Overview

• The Stolen Girl, a five-episode series released on Disney+ on April 16, 2025, adapts Alex Dahl's 2020 novel 'Playdate' into a gripping child abduction thriller.
• Denise Gough, Holliday Grainger, and Ambika Mod lead the cast, praised for their compelling performances despite the show’s uneven execution.
• Set across the UK and France, the international production uses on-location filming to reflect the cross-border investigation central to the plot.
• Consultation with ex-police officer Lisa Farrand grounds the series' portrayal of investigative procedures in procedural authenticity.
• While the fast-paced narrative and emotional depth have been appreciated, critics highlight plot implausibilities, rushed resolutions, and underdeveloped storylines.