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Paramount+ Premieres Little Disasters, a Maternal Thriller Starring Diane Kruger

Early reviews highlight Diane Kruger’s performance alongside a frank portrayal of postpartum anxiety.

Overview

  • All six episodes stream December 11 on Paramount+ as a self-contained adaptation of Sarah Vaughan’s novel.
  • The story follows a mother whose infant’s unexplained injury triggers a hospital report and a social-services investigation that strains longstanding friendships.
  • Diane Kruger leads as Jess, with Jo Joyner as pediatrician Liz, plus Shelley Conn, Emily Taaffe, JJ Feild, and others in key supporting roles.
  • Critics commend the cast and the show’s sensitive focus on maternal mental health, while noting clunky exposition and familiar genre beats in places.
  • Paramount+ has not announced a second season, though Kruger has said she would consider returning if a strong continuation were developed.