Sarah Snook Kidnapping Thriller ‘All Her Fault’ Is a Middling Entry in the Rich Mom Mystery Genre: TV Review

Sarah Snook Returns in Kidnapping Thriller "All Her Fault"

Sarah Snook stars in the Peacock kidnapping thriller All Her Fault, marking her return to television after Succession. The show fits into the rich mom mystery genre but offers a middling experience.

Character Comparison and Role

The protagonist, Marissa Irvine, shares some similarities with Siobhan Roy, Snook's character in Succession. Both are wealthy women played by Snook, with a refined, neutral-toned style. However, Marissa is a self-made wealth manager in Chicago, defined largely by her role as a mother, a stage Shiv was only beginning to face in Succession.

Plot Overview

Adapted by Megan Gallagher from Andrea Mara’s 2021 novel, the series opens with Marissa discovering her 5-year-old son Milo (played by Duke McCloud) is missing after a playdate. This sparks a suspenseful kidnapping drama that captures a parent’s worst nightmare.

“All Her Fault” allows Snook to emote with intensity, sobbing with panic and gasping in horror as Marissa’s search for Milo unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns.

Production Notes

For Snook, this series is a tailored opportunity to lead and executive produce following her acclaimed role in the HBO hit, which concluded over two years ago. Despite its familiar premise, the show attempts to deliver a personal showcase for her talents.

Clarification

Do not confuse All Her Fault with All’s Fair, another female-led hour-long show premiering this week that also includes "All" in its title.

Author's Summary

While All Her Fault offers Sarah Snook a compelling lead role in a tense kidnapping drama, it ultimately falls short of fully standing out in the affluent mother mystery genre.

Variety — 2025-11-06