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Content Warning: There are brief mentions of kidnapping and sexual assault.We continue to be enamored by mystery crime thrillers. With every streamer and network hoping to capture lightning in a bottle with a brilliant hook and captivating story, not every series is a hit. Fortunately for Peacock, they have a late 2025 hit on their hands. Based on the novel by Andrea Mara, All Her Fault follows the terrifying premise of a mother going to pick up her son after a playdate, only to discover the woman who answered the door had never seen or heard of her or her son. The gripping series has captivated audiences thanks in part to Sarah Snook's dynamic performance.
Chances are, if you've completed All Her Fault, you're seeking out more shows that keep you guessing from start to finish. There have been an array of hit miniseries that keep the mystery flowing, and you'll love them. From an array of Harlan Coben titles to a true-crime story featuring All Her Fault's Jake Lacey at the center of a kidnapping, these titles are perfect for an easy single-seated binge.
1 'Gracepoint' (2014)
Virginia Kull and Michael Peña as Beth and Mark Solano in a home with crime scene tape on Gracepoint.Image via FOX
I know what you're thinking because I would be thinking the exact same thing. "How could you put Gracepoint on here over Broadchurch?" Well, simple answer: Michael Peña. Chances are you were completely taken by his performance as Detective Alcaras in All Her Fault, and you're seeking more strong performances from the actor. Well, if you've heard extraordinary things about Broadchurch and wish Peña were in it, well, you're sort of in luck. He is in the American adaptation of the British crime mystery, and both Gracepoint and Broadchurch Season 1 use an identical story... except for the killer.
Moving the action to California, the close-knit town of Gracepoint is rattled when Danny Solano (Nikolas Filipovic) is discovered dead at the bottom of cliffs. Detectives Emmett Carver (David Tennant) and Ellie Miller (Anna Gunn) are on the case as they uncover shocking revelations about the town and its inhabitants. The gripping mystery is one that is bound to shock you and, as a result, even took Broadchurch fans by storm. Peña plays Mark Solano, the father of Danny, broken up by the murder, doing all he can to keep his family together. Unlike his role in All Her Fault, he's the one left in the dark as the detectives try to solve the crime. If you enjoyed the story of Gracepoint, run, don't walk, over to Broadchurch for the British version of the mystery, plus two extra seasons of masterclass performances. And yes, Tennant plays the same part, just with a different name.
2 'Full Circle' (2023)
Timothy Olyphant and Claire Danes nervous and holding hands in Full Circle.Image via HBO Max
Every parent's worst fear is discovering their child has been kidnapped. In Full Circle, that reality comes to fruition. In the Steven Soderbergh crime thriller, when wealthy New York City couple Sam and Derek Browne (Claire Danes and Timothy Olyphant) believe their son, Jared (Ethan Stoddard), has been kidnapped, it’s revealed that it wasn't their son but a random kid. The botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets of unconnected individuals and cultures in every corner of the metropolis. With a stacked cast that also includes Dennis Quaid, CCH Pounder, and Zazie Beetz, Full Circle is a truly gripping and heart-racing story. It follows many of the classic crime thriller tropes, yet still shocks you until the bitter end.
Soderberg crafts an intricate labyrinth of mystery from every direction that ultimately leads all paths to the same center. The intrigue never ends because the mysteries cut deep. Ambition and objectives come to light as cultural and class clashes become central to the action. While there are more dangling threads that you might be able to handle, they do weave together a beautiful tapestry. Danes and Olyphant are brilliant in this understated smash.
3 'The Undoing' (2020)
Grace (Nicole Kidman) in a bright green coat walks with Henry (Noah Jupe) in a scene from 'The Undoing.'Image via HBO
What's clear about shows like All Her Fault, is that the idea of money makes us do extraordinary things. Like the well-off Irvine family, the Fraser family of The Undoing eclipses them. In the David E. Kelley series, Grace Fraser (Nicole Kidman), a Manhattan therapist whose life unravels after her husband, Jonathan Fraser (Hugh Grant), disappears, and a brutal murder occurs, leaving her to question everything she thought she knew about her family. When a mysterious violent death raises a litany of questions, Grace is forced to face the realities of privilege, trust, and betrayal.
With a major metropolis as the backdrop, the thrilling series is stunning visually, which aids in the rush for answers. Through silly decisions and shocking detours, The Undoing keeps you guessing until that brilliant finale, which is, perhaps, one of the greatest in recent memory. The difference about this series is that you don’t have the same empathy for Grace as you do with Marissa (Snook) in All Her Fault, but both fiery redheads are the definition of ambitious.
4 'The Replacement' (2017)
Morven Christie as Ellen Rooney sitting at a table with a serious expression in The Replacement.Image via BBC
When it comes to thrillers and dramas coming out of the UK, nine times out of ten, they're extraordinary. Such was the case for The Replacement. The psychological thriller follows Ellen Rooney (Morven Christie), a pregnant architect, who hires Paula Reece (Vicky McClure) as maternity cover. Ellen soon becomes paranoid that Paula is not just filling in, but is trying to take over her professional and personal life, raising questions about whether her fears are real or a result of anxiety and jealousy.
Told in three parts, fear, anxiety, and ambition collide and culminate in a tragic accident that fuels Ellen's obsession with exposing Paula. With motherhood playing a major part in the story, as it does in All Her Fault. Balancing career ambition with dreams of motherhood, the story foregrounded the struggle to create a psychological battle between Ellen and Paula. The Replacement warns, "Be careful who you trust."
5 'Little Fires Everywhere' (2020)
Imagine two of the best actresses of the 21st century going toe to toe in a masterclass in acting. Well, imagine no more, it's called Little Fires Everywhere. The suburban-based miniseries brings intertwining stories together in Shaker Heights, Ohio, as the picture-perfect Richardson family, led by Elena and Bill (Reese Witherspoon and Joshua Jackson), and the enigmatic artist mother and daughter, Mia and Pearl Warren (Kerry Washington and Lexi Underwood), have their lives upended. When a custody battle over an abandoned baby erupts, it divides the town and forces the two mothers to confront secrets from their pasts. Through a fascinating exploration of class, race, motherhood, and identity, some individuals learn that rules are meant to be broken.
Though many wished Little Fires Everywhere would earn a second season order, sadly, it was just a one-season limited series. That being said, the eight episodes were exquisite, matching the intrigue of other similar series at that time, namely Big Little Lies, also featuring Witherspoon. Little Fires Everywhere may not have been a massive mystery, but the secrets within kept you engaged the more the story unraveled. With a story that focuses on class and wealth, Little Fires Everywhere finds similar themes about how money, whether you have it or not, changes perspective.
6 'Missing You' (2025)
Rosalind Eleazar on the phone looking emotional in Missing You.Image via Netflix
The king of thrillers, Harlan Coben, kicked off 2025 with the mesmerizing Missing You. Starring Slow Horses' Rosalind Eleazar, the televised adaptation follows Detective Kat Donovan as she discovers her missing fiancé on a dating app over a decade after his disappearance. Having realized she had been lied to all her life, she decides to head down the rabbit hole and reopen her father’s murder mystery. Through a flurry of revelations, it's eventually revealed that much of what she believed to be true was simply a cover-up of a domino of shocks.
Missing You became an instant hit for a reason. Per usual, audiences were taken by the twisted web that was woven through the intricate and engaging characters and just how deep the secrets and lies went. A slippery slope is an understatement. Eleazar's performance, in a central role rather than a shared lead like in Slow Horses, is one of her best. She plays a character who buried her past, satisfied to move on, only for the trauma to resurface and force her to face it head-on again. The cast also includes some strong new players, including Ashley Walters as Josh and Mary Malone as Aqua, as well as Coben mainstays James Nesbitt and Richard Armitage, who lift the material into a bingeworthy soapy watch.
7 'Fool Me Once' (2024)
Michelle Keegan as Maya covering her mouth in surprise in Fool Me Once.Image via Netflix
As one of the biggest premieres on Netflix in 2024, the year kicked off with a bang, thanks in part to Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once. Based on his 2016 novel of the same name, the series follows a former special ops pilot named Maya Stern (Michelle Keegan) who, after her husband Joe (Richard Armitage) is murdered, sees him on a nanny cam playing with their daughter. She then uncovers a large conspiracy that links her husband's death to the murder of her sister, Claire (Natalie Anderson), to Joe's powerful, wealthy family and their pharmaceutical company, Burkett Global. Through her relentless investigation, Maya uncovers dangerous truths involving whistleblower Corey Rudzinski (Laurie Kynaston), whose revelations about the company's misconduct spark a deeper cover-up. Through betrayal, hidden motives, and threats, the pursuit of justice leads to discoveries that many wish were never uncovered.
If ever there was a perfect Coben piece, it's this one. Coben's stories are stuffed with twists and turns, and this one is filled to the brim. What helps elevate the series is the extraordinary performance by Keegan and the always fascinating Joanna Lumley. Fool Me Once is disturbing and haunting, but gripping television nonetheless. Like All Her Fault, we've got a father who loves to keep deep-rooted secrets. There's a reason why the series recorded massive numbers for the streamer.
8 'Stay Close' (2021)
Daniel Francis and Cush Jumbo having an intense conversation outdoors in Stay Close, 2021.Image via Netflix
The magic of Harlan Coben and the talents of Cush Jumbo combine for one of his best thrillers, Stay Close. Inspired by his novel, Stay Close follows a trio of individuals: Megan Pierce (Jumbo), a suburban mother with a hidden past, Ray Levine (Richard Armitage), a photographer struggling with his career, and DS Michael Bromme (James Nesbitt), a detective obsessed with a cold case. Their lives become wildly intertwined when a new disappearance echoes an old, unsolved one. In typical Coben fashion, everyone's lives are shattered as lingering secrets come to light, and though there was one serial killer, others are implicated by others along the way.
Filled with chaotic psychopaths, old wounds are exposed, propelling the drama. For many, Stay Close was their first introduction to Coben, who signed a multi-year deal with Netflix. In this foray into action thrillers, violence is at the forefront, allowing the audience to feel the danger and stakes. The stellar ensemble works brilliantly together as the web is woven and unraveled all into one. As in All Her Fault, the body count reaches shocking levels, and the intrigue peaks as well.
9 'The Girlfriend' (2025)
Laura (Robin Wright) laughing with Cherry (Olivia Cooke) at an outdoor café in The Girlfriend.Image via Prime Video
When a boy has a new girlfriend, it's not just a boy and girl. It's mother too. In Prime Video's latest psychological thriller, The Girlfriend, wealthy woman Laura Sanderson's (Robin Wright) seemingly perfect life unravels when she becomes convinced her son Daniel's (Laurie Davidson) new girlfriend, Cherry Laine (Olivia Cooke), is a manipulative social climber. Inspired by Michelle Frances' novel, the series pushes the bounds of perspective as the conflict between the two women shifts, leaving the viewer to question whether Laura's suspicions are justified or if she is becoming paranoid.
At only six episodes, the story of manipulation, control, and jealousy revolves around the power of truth and its unraveling. It's a gold digger versus mama bear, and if you love a good power struggle, The Girlfriend triumphs. It's dark and soapy, which keeps you guessing until the very end. With two steadfast performers at odds, the acting is exceptional. It's an easy single-seated binge that you won’t regret.
10 'A Friend of the Family' (2022)
Jake Lacy talks to someone at night in A Friend of the Family.Image via Peacock
A literal ripped-from-the-headlines story, A Friend of the Family brings the story of Jan Broberg (Mckenna Grace) to light after being sexually abused and kidnapped twice by Robert Berchtold (Jake Lacy). The riveting and shocking story depicts how Jan was taken from her parents, Bob and Mary Ann (Colin Hanks and Anna Paquin), and the aftermath of both abductions. Like a crash told in slow motion, A Friend of the Family is a story that you simply cannot fathom.
Like the Irvine's in All Her Fault, Jan's abduction pulled the family apart the longer the case went on. The difference was the lack of connection to the family, which makes this story one of the most fascinating dramatized true-crime series. Once again, Lacy plays a man who thinks highly of himself and has a prowess for manipulation. The difference is that Robert Berchtold is the embodiment of iniquitous evil. The series delves deeper than the crime, focusing on the psychological effects of the abuse rather than the action. A Friend of the Family is a top-tier series that is most certainly worth a viewing.
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