Peacock has released the trailer for The Good Daughter, and the show promises a family drama that refuses to let its characters forget the past. Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy star as Samantha and Charlotte Quinn, two sisters who have spent 20 years trying to move on from one violent night. A new tragedy is about to test how far they’ve actually come.
Sisters Haunted by One Night
The series is a six-part limited adaptation of the bestselling novel by Karin Slaughter, author of Will Trent and Pieces of Her. Byrne plays Samantha, while Fahy plays Charlotte. The official logline sets the stakes: when another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte — now a lawyer like her father — is the first witness on the scene.
As the case unfolds and twists through painful memories and buried secrets, what emerges is not just a story of survival. It is also a story of enduring ties between a father and his daughters, and the complex bond between sisters.
The Cast Behind the Case
Brendan Gleeson plays the sisters’ father. Olivia Williams, Harper Steele, Michael Dorman, Audrey Grace Marshall, and Drew Cheek round out the cast. Steph Green, known for Watchmen and The Americans, directs all six episodes and serves as an executive producer alongside Slaughter, Byrne, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, and Casey Haver.
Slaughter wrote all six episodes herself. She also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Her statement captures the emotional core of the project: “The Good Daughter is a story of love, family, and the unbreakable bond between two resilient, funny, difficult sisters. It’s thrilling to watch Charlie and Sam brought to life by two extraordinarily talented women. Rose and Meghann perfectly captured the sister relationship — all the history, heartache, and joy — wrapped inside this puzzle of a mystery.”
Premiere Date and What Comes Next
All six episodes of The Good Daughter will drop Thursday, November 12 on Peacock. The trailer previews the tension between the sisters as they confront the town’s newest crisis.
The Creative Team Behind the Show
Slaughter’s involvement as writer and showrunner is central to the project. She wrote all six episodes, and she also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Byrne is an executive producer, which is a notable move for an actor.
The creative team also includes Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, and Casey Haver as executive producers.
The Sister Relationship at the Center
The sisters are the engine of the story. The trailer shows them navigating a town under threat, with their past hanging over every decision. The logline describes them as “resilient, funny, difficult sisters,” which suggests the show will not smooth over their flaws.
Fahy and Byrne have both proven their range in earlier work, and this pairing gives the series a strong dramatic foundation. Their chemistry will likely determine whether the audience stays invested in a case that spans multiple episodes.
What to Expect From the Premiere
The November 12 release date drops all six episodes at once. A full-season drop means viewers can binge the whole story in one sitting or spread it across the week.
The series is described as a puzzle of a mystery, which suggests a narrative that rewards attention. With Slaughter writing every episode, the story should have a consistent arc from start to finish.
A Gripping Trailer Promises a Tense Drama
The trailer delivers a sense of dread that matches the premise. The sisters are haunted by one violent night, and a new attack forces them to face the past they thought they had escaped.
The Good Daughter looks like a gripping family drama of violence, memory, and loyalty, anchored by two fine actors. The trailer raises the question of whether the sisters can survive the truth of their history. The answer arrives November 12 on Peacock.
Key Facts Box
- Premiere: Thursday, November 12 on Peacock
- Episodes: Six
- Logline focus: Survival, father-daughter ties, sister bond
- Director: Steph Green (Watchmen, The Americans)
- Showrunner: Karin Slaughter
Release Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, November 12 | All six episodes drop on Peacock |
Creative Team Roles
- Karin Slaughter — writer, showrunner, executive producer
- Steph Green — director, executive producer
- Rose Byrne — executive producer, star
- Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Casey Haver — executive producers
- Brendan Gleeson — stars as the father
- Olivia Williams, Harper Steele, Michael Dorman, Audrey Grace Marshall, Drew Cheek — cast members
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