‘All Her Fault’ Review: A Gripping Domestic Mystery on Peacock
Michael Peña stars in this eight-part thriller centered on the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy from an affluent Chicago neighborhood. Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook), the desperate mother, declares,
“We’d do anything for our kids. Anything.”
She means it. For her missing son Milo (Duke McCloud), Marissa is willing to endure any sacrifice and take any desperate step to ensure his safety.
However, as many devoted parents know, the daily challenges of parenting expose the limits of such sacrifice—exhausting patience after multiple tantrums, missed bedtimes due to work, and harsh truths that no amount of care can shield a child from forever.
The Mystery Unfolds in Family Struggles
The story explores these cracks as Marissa and her husband Peter (Jake Lacy) face the nightmare of Milo’s disappearance. Though not quite in the league of top domestic thrillers about troubled affluent families, such as Big Little Lies, the series remains engaging with clever twists and sharp insights.
Themes Explored
- Maternal guilt
- Paternal arrogance
- The fine line between protection and control
For a time, it almost doesn’t matter what really happened to Milo, as the show focuses on emotional depth and family dynamics.
Summary
‘All Her Fault’ offers a captivating take on parental sacrifice and the complexities of family life, anchored by strong performances and a compelling mystery.
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