Overview
- The limited series premieres Dec. 11 on Paramount+ following its earlier run in the U.K.
- Adapted from Sarah Vaughan’s novel, the story follows a mother whose baby’s hospital visit leads to a skull-fracture finding and a child-welfare investigation.
- Critics single out Diane Kruger as Jess and Jo Joyner as Liz for layered, compelling performances that drive the tension.
- Reviews note a thoughtful examination of motherhood, anxiety, and the pressures surrounding parenting choices.
- Some critiques cite clunky dialogue, occasional convoluted plotting, and sporadic fourth-wall devices, with changes from the book evident in the adaptation.