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Rose Byrne Sizzles in New Peacock Series
IndieWire • • general
Key Points:
- Peacock’s limited series “The Good Daughter” continues the streamer’s focus on women-led thrillers, blending themes of trauma, justice, and patriarchy in a gritty Southern setting.
- The story follows sisters Charlie (a public defender) and Sam (a patent lawyer) as they defend a school shooter in their hometown of Pikesville, GA, while confronting family trauma and local corruption.
- Adapted by Karin Slaughter from her own novel and directed by Steph Green, the series features strong performances from Rose Byrne, Meghann Fahy, and Brendan Gleeson, who bring depth to complex, flawed characters.
- Though praised for its character dynamics and Southern wit, the series suffers from an exposition-heavy finale and heavy-handed trauma drama, making it less accessible as a “fun” thriller binge.
- “The Good Daughter” premieres November 12 on Peacock with all six episodes available simultaneously, receiving a mixed review with a grade of C+.
