‘All Her Fault’ Review
Overview
Michael Peña stars in this eight-part Peacock thriller about the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy from an affluent Chicago neighborhood. Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook) is a desperate mother determined to do whatever it takes to find her missing son, Milo (Duke McCloud).
Plot and Themes
“We’d do anything for our kids. Anything,” Marissa insists, highlighting the lengths parents will go to protect their children. The series explores the harsh realities of parenting — the patience worn thin by daily struggles and the understanding that no amount of love can shield a child from all harm.
The story delves into these emotional cracks as Marissa and her husband, Peter (Jake Lacy), navigate the nightmare of their son’s disappearance. It offers sharp insights into maternal guilt, paternal arrogance, and the fine line between protection and control.
Analysis and Comparisons
While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the best domestic thrillers about wealthy, troubled families (with Big Little Lies still setting the standard), the series delivers a compelling and clever narrative filled with unexpected twists.
“We’d do anything for our kids. Anything.” — Marissa Irvine
Characters
- Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook) – Desperate mother.
- Peter Irvine (Jake Lacy) – Marissa’s husband.
- Milo (Duke McCloud) – Missing 5-year-old son.
- Michael Peña – Supporting role.
Summary
All Her Fault offers a gripping domestic mystery that smartly examines the emotional pressures of parenting amid tragedy, anchored by strong performances and thoughtful character dynamics.