5 Best TV Shows Like The Good Daughter

The Good Daughter

NBC Universal's new dark crime thriller features Meghann Fahy and Rose Byrne as sisters dealing with trauma after their mother's murder.

“The Good Daughter”

Why It Stands Out

The show explores family trauma through sisters who reunite after a new tragedy in Pikeville, Georgia.

Sharp Objects

HBO's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel follows journalist Camille Preaker solving murders in Wind Gap, Missouri.

Mare of Easttown

HBO's series stars Kate Winslet as detective Marianne Sheehan investigating missing girls in Philadelphia's Easttown.

Big Little Lies

HBO's adaptation of Liane Moriarty's novel follows wealthy mothers navigating family drama in Monterey, California.

All Her Fault

Peacock's show follows working mother Marissa Irvine searching for her missing son after a playdate incident.

The Better Sister

Amazon Prime Video's series centers on magazine editor Chloe Taylor and her sister investigating her husband's murder.

Shared Themes

All shows feature family trauma, hidden secrets, and the struggle to confront pasts while solving present crises.

Why These Shows Work

Each series uses strong performances and realistic trauma to create compelling narratives about family and survival.

Mental Health Resources

The article provides helplines for addiction, domestic violence, mental health, and sexual assault support.

Why Not Pieces of Her

The show 'Pieces of Her' was excluded due to tonal differences and a network drama format.

Will Trent

The show 'Will Trent' was excluded due to tonal differences from the crime thriller genre.

Conclusion

These five shows offer similar themes of family trauma and hidden pasts to 'The Good Daughter' for viewers seeking dark crime thrillers.