A Child Disappears from a Playdate in the TV Series "All Her Fault"
Sarah Snook stars as a mother frantically searching for her 5-year-old son in the intense Peacock miniseries All Her Fault, adapted from Andrea Mara's novel. Known for her remarkable acting skills, Snook has earned an Emmy for her role as Shiv Roy in Succession and a Tony Award for her one-woman Broadway show The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Plot Overview
In this psychological thriller, Snook plays Marissa Irvine, a wealthy wife with a young son named Milo. The story begins with Marissa picking up Milo from an after-school playdate at the home of Jenny, one of the other classroom mothers.
However, when Marissa arrives at the address Jenny sent via text, she encounters a woman named Esther instead. Esther is unaware of any playdate or knowledge about Milo. Things quickly take a dark turn:
- Milo's electronic backpack tracker has been disabled.
- When Esther calls Jenny, portrayed by Dakota Fanning, via the number she was given, the situation worsens dramatically.
- Marissa's calm demeanor turns into understandable panic within moments.
"Snook pulls you right in from the opening scene with a dramatic and challenging role."
Performance Highlights
Unlike her previous roles where she portrayed multiple characters or complex family dynamics, in All Her Fault Snook embodies a single intense role as a distressed mother, showcasing her range in a tightly focused story.
Summary
The miniseries captivates viewers with its fast escalation and emotional depth, portraying a harrowing search from a mother's perspective.
"In the space of a few moments, Marissa goes from calm to justifiably panicked."
Author's summary: Sarah Snook delivers a powerful, gripping performance as a mother caught in a terrifying search for her missing son in this suspenseful miniseries.