The Good Daughter, a new suspense thriller adapted from the bestselling 2017 novel by Karin Slaughter, premieres exclusively on Sky and NOW on 12 November. The series follows two estranged sisters, Samantha and Charlotte Quinn, as they confront a traumatic past triggered by a shocking new event in their small hometown of Pikeville.
The series marks a significant return to the screen for Karin Slaughter, a powerhouse in the thriller genre whose work has reached a global audience of over 40 million readers. Following the 2022 Netflix adaptation of her book Pieces of Her, Slaughter returns not just as the source of the story, but as a writer and executive producer, ensuring the television adaptation maintains the tension and depth of her original prose.
Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy lead a high-stakes family drama
The narrative centers on the fractured relationship between sisters Samantha and Charlotte Quinn. Rose Byrne, known for her roles in Bridesmaids and Platonic, portrays Samantha, a woman who fled her hometown years ago following a childhood trauma that left her physically injured. Joining her is Meghann Fahy, of The White Lotus fame, playing Charlotte, the sister who remained in Pikeville to practice law, following in her father’s professional footsteps.
The tension of the series is anchored by the return of the Quinn family to a shared, albeit painful, reality. As Charlotte serves as the first witness to a new, unsettling incident in Pikeville, the event acts as a catalyst, unearthing buried secrets and long-dormant scars. The central conflict explores whether the bond between sisters can survive the weight of their shared history and the mysteries that emerge in the present day.
Brendan Gleeson joins the cast in a pivotal role as the sisters’ father, providing a patriarchal lens through which the family’s complex dynamics are viewed. The production brings together a seasoned creative team, including director and executive producer Steph Green, whose previous work includes Watchmen and The Americans.
The creative pedigree behind the Slaughter adaptation
The series is executive produced by Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, and Casey Haver for Made Up Stories—the same production outfit responsible for The Undoing and Pieces of Her.
While the series is expected to remain faithful to the core themes of the 2017 book, the adaptation process often necessitates structural shifts to suit the visual medium. Sky has noted that the unfolding case will weave through painful memories, emphasizing that the story is as much about the enduring ties of a family as it is about the mechanics of a crime investigation.
| Key Personnel | Role | Notable Previous Work |
|---|---|---|
| Karin Slaughter | Writer & Executive Producer | Pieces of Her, Will Trent |
| Rose Byrne | Lead Actress (Samantha Quinn) | Bridesmaids, Platonic |
| Meghann Fahy | Lead Actress (Charlotte Quinn) | The White Lotus |
| Brendan Gleeson | Lead Actor (Father) | |
| Steph Green | Director & Executive Producer | Watchmen, The Americans |
For viewers looking to catch the premiere, The Good Daughter begins its run on 12 November. It will be available exclusively through Sky and the NOW streaming service.
