Overview
- The eight-part limited series, starring Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning and Jake Lacy, is now streaming in full on Peacock in the U.S. and on Sky/NOW in the U.K.
- Based on Andrea Mara’s 2021 novel, the series is fictional but drew initial inspiration from the author’s brief 2015 playdate scare.
- Showrunner Megan Gallagher shifted the setting from Dublin to Chicago and expanded character arcs while keeping the novel’s headline twist intact.
- Critical reception has been broadly positive, with praise for the cast and a reported 79% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- Cast and creatives continue to discuss the finale and production, with Jake Lacy sharing behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes and filming noted to have taken place in Melbourne.