Peacock’s upcoming series All Her Fault was revealed at SXSW London in June 2025, announcing Emmy‑winner Sarah Snook as magistrate Myra Massey, who must solve a murder and survive bizarre bird attacks in an isolated Alaskan community. The show reworks Daphne du Maurier’s 1952 short story and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film, relocating the narrative from California’s coast to a snow‑covered Alaskan town and adding a contemporary environmental urgency.

Peacock’s Snow‑Covered Reboot of du Maurier’s Tale

According to the source, the series shifts the original setting to the far north,giving the narrative a fresh, contemporary tone that reflects today’s climate concerns. By moving the story from a California coastal backdrop to an Alaskan wilderness, Peacock taps into the growing appetite for “nature‑turned‑hostile” thrillers that mirror real‑world ecological anxieties.

Myra Massey’s Lone Battle Against Bird‑Assaults

In the series, Snook’s character returns to her hometown to close what appears to be a straightforward case, only to discover the brutal murder of a childhood friend, the victim riddled with bullets. what begins as a routine investigation quickly escalates into a desperate battle against a series of inexplicable bird attacks that plague the town, turning the environment itself into a lethal adversary.

Universal and Heyday’s Climate‑Centric Production Team

The production is being spearheaded by Universal International Studios in partnership with Heyday Television, with Tom Spezialy, known for his work on The Leftovers and Watchmen, serving as the head writer. Executive producers include Harry Potter franchise veteran David Heyman, Snook herself, and Jennifer Gabler Rawlings. According to the source , Heyday’s Head of Development, Sue Gibbs, emphasized a return to du Maurier’s source material and a focus on the theme of nature turning hostile, a concept that feels especially relevant in the era of climate change.

Snook’s Dual Role as Star and Producer

All Her Fault also marks a significant milestone for Snook, who has recently made her Broadway debut in The Picture of Dorian Gray and earned her first Tony Award nomination... Beyond her on‑screen work, she will also serve as a producer on the series, further cementing her involvement in the project’s creative vision. The source notes that Snook’s dual role positions her to shape the narrative from both front‑stage and behind‑the‑scenes .

Who is the Unseen Assailant Behind the Bullets?

While the source confirms the murder of a childhood friend, it does not disclose who the killer is or whether the bird attacks are a distraction or a clue. The question of whether the avian assaults are orchestrated by a human antagonist or a natural phenomenon remains unanswered, leaving viewers to speculate about the true motive behind the violence.