Reel Review Mom

Peacock’s new psychological thriller All Her Fault is one of those shows that grips you right from the start — even if the title immediately rubs me the wrong way. I mean, really — All Her Fault? When we’re talking about something as sensitive and emotionally loaded as a child abduction, that kind of phrasing feels harsh and unnecessary. It sets a tone that almost blames the victim before we even hit play. WTH, Peacock.

Now, with that out of the way, let’s talk about what does work — and there’s plenty of it. The show stars Dakota Fanning, who is absolutely magnetic, alongside a stellar cast that includes Sarah Snook (Succession) and Michael Pena. Snook plays Marissa Irvine, a mother whose life unravels when she arrives at a friend’s house to pick up her son after a playdate — only to discover that no one there has ever heard of him. What follows is a gripping mystery full of gaslighting, lies, and social paranoia.

Based on Andrea Mara’s bestselling novel, the show blends domestic drama with psychological tension, unraveling the nightmare of every parent’s worst fear. The pacing is sharp, the dialogue realistic, and the performances — especially between Fanning and Snook — feel raw and human.

That said, my obsessive eye for details couldn’t ignore one thing: the set design. The Irvine home is a fever dream of hunter green/moss-colored walls and brown-painted closets. Who designed that ⁉️ It’s like someone said, “Let’s make suburban gloom a color palette.” Fire that set designer immediately.

All in all, All Her Fault is a haunting, well-acted drama that keeps you guessing — even if the title and decor choices leave you shaking your head.