A Child Disappears from a Playdate in the TV Series "All Her Fault"
Sarah Snook stars as a mother frantically searching for her missing 5-year-old son in the gripping Peacock miniseries All Her Fault, adapted from Andrea Mara's novel.
Sarah Snook's Acclaimed Performance
Snook has proven her acting prowess with notable roles, including Shiv Roy in Succession, which earned her an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award for portraying 26 roles in the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
In All Her Fault, she takes on a single, intense role that captivates from the very first scene.
Plot Overview
Marissa Irvine, Snook's character, is a wealthy mother who goes to pick up her son Milo from an after-school playdate at the home of Jenny, another mother from the classroom.
When Marissa arrives, the woman who answers the door is named Esther, not Jenny, and she has no knowledge of the playdate or Milo's whereabouts.
The situation quickly worsens:
- Milo's electronic tracker in his backpack has been disabled.
- Esther contacts Jenny, played by Dakota Fanning, using the correct phone number.
- Jenny’s response intensifies Marissa's panic as the timeline for locating Milo grows desperate.
"In the space of a few moments, Marissa goes from calm to justifiably panicked."
Summary
This psychological thriller pulls viewers into Marissa's urgent, emotional journey to find her son, highlighting Snook’s powerful and compelling performance.
Author's Summary
This miniseries offers a tense and emotional exploration of a mother’s desperate search for her missing child, anchored by Sarah Snook’s outstanding acting.