‘All Her Fault’ Review
Domestic Mystery Anchored by Strong Performances
Michael Peña stars in this eight-part thriller focusing on the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy from a wealthy Chicago neighborhood. Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook), a desperate mother, declares,
“We’d do anything for our kids. Anything.”
Her 5-year-old son, Milo (Duke McCloud), goes missing, and Marissa is willing to make any sacrifice or take any desperate step necessary to keep him safe.
Exploring Parental Sacrifice and Strain
The story delves into the challenges of parenting, highlighting moments when patience wears thin after repeated tantrums, missed bedtimes due to work, and the harsh truth that even the most devoted care cannot shield a child from all harm. The mystery unfolds by examining these emotional fractures as Marissa and her husband Peter (Jake Lacy) navigate the nightmare of Milo’s disappearance.
Genre Standing and Themes
While not reaching the heights of top domestic thrillers like Big Little Lies, the series is consistently engaging. It features clever plot twists and sharp insights into maternal guilt, paternal arrogance, and the fine line between protection and control.
For a time, the actual fate of Milo seems almost secondary to the emotional and psychological exploration at the story’s core.
Author’s summary: A gripping domestic thriller that skillfully explores the limits of parental love and control amid a haunting disappearance.