Sarah Snook Stars in Kidnapping Thriller "All Her Fault"
Sarah Snook returns to television after "Succession" with the Peacock kidnapping thriller All Her Fault, a moderate entry in the rich mom mystery genre.
Comparison with "Succession"
Marissa Irvine, the protagonist of All Her Fault, shares some surface similarities with Siobhan Roy, Snook’s character from “Succession.” Both are wealthy women portrayed by Snook, known for her role as the ambitious heiress in the HBO series. However, Marissa is a self-made wealth manager based in Chicago, and unlike Shiv, she is deeply defined by her role as a mother.
Plot Overview
The series, adapted by Megan Gallagher from Andrea Mara’s 2021 novel, opens with Marissa arriving to pick up her 5-year-old son, Milo (played by Duke McCloud), from a playdate, only to discover he is missing. This event triggers a tense kidnapping drama that taps into every parent's worst fears.
Performance and Production
For Snook, who also executive produces, this marks her first leading TV role after the end of “Succession” two and a half years ago. The show provides her with a tailored platform to deliver powerful emotions, including panic and horror, as Marissa navigates a labyrinth of twists in her search for Milo.
“All Her Fault” (not to be confused with “All’s Fair,” another female-focused show launching the same week) allows Snook to emote with all her might, sobbing with panic and gasping in horror as Marissa’s quest to find Milo takes its inevitable twists and turns.
Author’s summary: Sarah Snook’s return in All Her Fault showcases her dramatic range, though the thriller delivers a predictable story within the well-trodden rich mom mystery formula.
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