Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy are bringing a gripping new psychological thriller to television this November, with a story full of family secrets, buried trauma and a murder mystery set in the American South.
Based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling 2017 novel, The Good Daughter follows two sisters whose lives were shattered by a violent childhood tragedy, only for another devastating crime to reopen wounds decades later.
The six-part limited series, which also stars Brendan Gleeson, takes viewers to the fictional town of Pikeville, Georgia, with production taking place across the Atlanta area.
From The Good Daughter filming locations to its cast, trailer and release dates in the UK and US, here’s everything to know.
What Is the Plot of The Good Daughter?
The Good Daughter follows sisters Charlotte and Samantha Quinn, who have spent the past 20 years attempting to rebuild their lives after a horrific act of violence tore their family apart. Now adults, the sisters have taken very different paths. Charlotte, played by Meghann Fahy, has followed in her father’s footsteps to become a defence lawyer in their hometown of Pikeville, Georgia. Samantha, played by Rose Byrne, has built a career as an attorney in New York City, leaving much of her troubled past behind.
But when a deadly shooting rocks Charlotte’s former high school, she finds herself at the centre of another devastating tragedy. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried family secrets begin resurfacing, drawing Samantha back to the town she once fled. The sisters must confront the events that changed their lives, while attempting to uncover the truth behind the latest crime.
Who Stars in The Good Daughter?
Rose Byrne, known for Bridesmaids, Physical and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, stars as Samantha ‘Sam’ Quinn, the older sister who left her hometown following a traumatic childhood.
Meghann Fahy, whose credits include The White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Quinn, a defence lawyer who remains in Pikeville.
Brendan Gleeson, known for The Banshees of Inisherin and In Bruges, portrays their father, Rusty Quinn, a controversial local attorney.
The supporting cast includes:
- Olivia Williams as Harriet ‘Gamma’ Quinn
- Harper Steele as Lenore
- Michael Dorman as Ben Bernard
- Audrey Grace Marshall as young Samantha
- Drew Ann Cheek as young Charlotte
- Paula Malcomson and Jake McDorman
The series is written and executive produced by Karin Slaughter, who adapted her own novel for television. All six episodes are directed by Steph Green, whose previous television work includes Watchmen, The Americans and Ahsoka.
Is There a Trailer for The Good Daughter?
Yes! Check it out below.
Where Was The Good Daughter Filmed?
Although The Good Daughter is set in the fictional town of Pikeville, Georgia, the series was filmed at real locations across the state, particularly in and around Atlanta and its surrounding communities.
Production began in March 2025 and continued into the summer, with the Atlanta metropolitan area serving as the principal filming base. One of the most notable filming locations was Griffin, Georgia, a historic city south of Atlanta.
According to local production reporting, scenes were filmed inside Griffin City Hall and at other locations around the city during March 2025. Additional filming took place around the wider Atlanta area, including Lithonia, where casting notices confirmed production activity in May 2025.
The production also used facilities associated with Assembly Studios in Doraville, part of Georgia’s established film and television industry. The setting is particularly fitting, given that author Karin Slaughter has longstanding ties to Georgia and her original novel is also set in the state.
What Has the Cast & Crew Said About The Good Daughter?
For bestselling author Karin Slaughter, The Good Daughter marks an opportunity to bring one of her most emotionally complex stories to the screen.
Unlike adaptations where a separate screenwriter takes over the material, Slaughter wrote all six episodes herself, allowing her to revisit the Quinn family’s story for television.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, Slaughter discussed the importance of portraying women’s experiences of violence and trauma with sensitivity, while ensuring the series also explores resilience and survival.
The production worked with advocacy organisations, including Brady and RAINN, in approaching some of the story’s difficult subject matter.
Director Steph Green brings her experience in character-driven television drama to the adaptation, while Byrne also serves as an executive producer.
When and Where Will The Good Daughter Be Released?
The Good Daughter will premiere in the United States on Thursday, November 12, 2026, exclusively on Peacock. All six episodes will be available to stream on the same day.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, The Good Daughter will also premiere on Thursday, November 12, 2026, exclusively on Sky and streaming service NOW.