Sarah Snook Stars in Kidnapping Thriller "All Her Fault"
Sarah Snook returns to television following her success in "Succession" with the Peacock kidnapping thriller All Her Fault, a moderate addition to the rich mom mystery genre.
Character Comparison
Marissa Irvine, the lead in All Her Fault, shares some surface traits with Siobhan Roy, Snook's character from "Succession." Both are wealthy women portrayed by Snook, but while Siobhan is an heiress, Marissa is a self-made wealth manager based in Chicago. They both prefer understated, luxurious styles with neutral tones and cocoon-like outerwear. However, Marissa’s identity centers on motherhood, contrasting with Shiv’s early parenting considerations in Succession.
Plot Overview
Adapted by Megan Gallagher from Andrea Mara's 2021 novel, the series begins when Marissa discovers her 5-year-old son Milo (played by Duke McCloud) is missing after a playdate. The story unfolds as a kidnapping drama embodying every parent's worst fear.
Performance and Production
For Snook, who also serves as an executive producer for her first lead series role since "Succession" ended two and a half years ago, All Her Fault offers a tailored platform to showcase her emotional range. The series demands intense expressions of panic and horror as Marissa searches for Milo through numerous twists.
“All Her Fault” (not to be confused with “All’s Fair,” another female-driven series premiering this week) allows Snook to emote with full force, sobbing with panic and gasping in horror.
Summary
The show delivers a suspenseful narrative anchored by Sarah Snook’s powerful performance, though it remains a somewhat typical entry in the rich mom mystery category.
Author's Note: Sarah Snook's gripping portrayal highlights the emotional turmoil of a mother's nightmare in a familiar yet watchable suspense thriller.