Overview
- Peacock debuts the eight-episode series on Nov. 6, with FandomWire reporting a four-episode launch, and UK availability noted by NME on Sky and NOW the same day.
- The story centers on a mother whose young son goes missing after a playdate, framing a tense whodunnit set in Chicago.
- Critics praise the show’s class-conscious take on the domestic thriller template and its efficient, time-jumping structure, with comparisons to Big Little Lies.
- Reviews single out Michael Peña as the lead detective and highlight an ensemble including Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, Sophia Lillis, Jay Ellis, Abby Elliott and Daniel Monks.
- The series is created by Megan Gallagher from Andrea Mara’s novel, produced by Carnival Films, and directed by Minkie Spiro and Kate Dennis.