Overview
- The eight-episode thriller, adapted from Andrea Mara’s novel, premiered on Peacock on November 6 as a limited series.
- The story follows Marissa Irvine after her 5-year-old son vanishes, with public scrutiny focusing on her and a nanny connected to a friend.
- People’s explainer walks through the last episode’s key turns, major confrontations, and the fallout for central characters.
- The coverage underscores the show’s focus on motherhood, privilege, blame, and the lengths people go to protect family.
- The piece also notes an investigator’s lingering suspicions and highlights lead performances by Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, and Sophia Lillis.