Paramount+ is set to make waves on December 11th, 2025, with its latest six-part psychological thriller, Little Disasters, based on Sarah Vaughan’s bestselling novel. Starring Diane Kruger as Jess, Jo Joyner as Liz, along with Shelley Conn, Emily Taaffe, JJ Feild, and more, the mini-series is a piercing examination of motherhood, trust, and the unseen fractures in close-knit friendships.
The story dives deep into the lives of four women—Jess, Liz, Charlotte, and Mel—whose bond is forged by shared due dates and the trials of new motherhood. When Jess, the quintessential stay-at-home mother, rushes her baby to the ER with an unexplained injury, her best friend Liz, acting as the duty doctor, faces a heartbreaking ethical dilemma. Liz’s decision to contact social services sets off a series of events that reverberate through their families, shaking the foundations of their decade-long friendship.
Little Disasters refuses to shy away from uncomfortable questions: What happens when loyalty and duty collide? How deeply do silence and secrets run among friends? Through raw performances and suspenseful storytelling, the series unravels the myth of the perfect mother and grapples with very real issues: guilt, privilege, judgment, and the pressure to appear flawless. Diane Kruger’s portrayal of Jess delivers nuance and vulnerability, while Jo Joyner anchors the ensemble as Liz, torn between compassion and professional obligation.
Visually intimate and emotionally charged—thanks to director Eva Sigurðardóttir—the series blends realism with psychological suspense, making Little Disasters more than just a domestic drama. Critics have praised its compelling narrative and timely exploration of modern motherhood, hailing it as “undeniably bingeable,” with performances that linger long after the final credits. For anyone who’s navigated the messy spaces between family and friendship, this is a must-watch that promises both empathy and edge.
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