The television series is based on the novel of the same name by Laura Lippman. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on July 19, 2024. Natalie Portman received critical acclaim for her performance in the miniseries.
The protagonist ditches her doting husband and big Pikesville home to pursue a career as a newspaper reporter. She becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery of two separate killings: eleven-year-old Tessie Fine and Cleo Sherwood.