‘All Her Fault’ Review: A Satisfying Domestic Mystery
Michael Peña stars in this eight-part thriller about the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy from a wealthy Chicago neighborhood. Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook), a desperate mother, declares,
“We’d do anything for our kids. Anything.”
This statement reflects the show's central theme: the lengths a parent will go to protect their child. Marissa’s son, Milo (Duke McCloud), has gone missing, and she won’t shy away from any sacrifice or desperate measure to keep him safe.
However, the story also explores the harsh realities of parenting—the exhaustion from endless tantrums, missed bedtimes due to work, and the bitter truth that love and care can’t shield a child from everything. The series focuses on these cracks in everyday family life, as Marissa and her husband, Peter (Jake Lacy), face the nightmare of Milo’s disappearance.
Engaging Mystery With Layered Themes
Though not on the level of top-tier domestic thrillers like Big Little Lies, All Her Fault offers a consistently engaging experience. Its clever plot twists and insightful commentary reveal the complexities of:
- Maternal guilt
- Paternal arrogance
- The blurred line between protection and control
For much of the series, the actual fate of Milo feels secondary to these deeper emotional dynamics unfolding within the family.
Cast Anchoring the Series
- Sarah Snook brings depth to Marissa's character.
- Dakota Fanning and Jake Lacy provide strong support.
- Michael Peña contributes to the tension and drama.
Together, the cast makes Peacock’s All Her Fault a reliable and thought-provoking domestic mystery.
“... the uneasy line between the desire to protect and the need to control.”
Author’s Summary
All Her Fault skillfully combines suspense and family drama to explore how far parents will go to save their child, balancing urgent mystery with complex emotional truths.