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Violence, cursing in drama about child abduction case.
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The Stolen Girl
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What's the Story?
THE STOLEN GIRL follows the Blix family and the kidnapping of their daughter. After flight attendant and busy mom Elisa (Denise Gough) is late picking up her daughter, Lucia, from school again, the girl pleads to have a playdate with her new friend. Elisa agrees and drops her off with new mom in town Rebecca (Holliday Grainger) for a sleepover. But when Lucia isn't returned home the next day, the Blix family pulls up to Rebecca's house only to find it completely empty. As detectives try to find Lucia, reporter Selma (Ambika Mod) is convinced that Elisa isn't the distraught mom she's made herself out to be.
Is It Any Good?
This series is a solid entry into the mystery/abduction genre. The Stolen Girl's ambiguous and complex characters leave it unclear who to trust. The show has a lot of potential for surprising twists and turns that will pull viewers in. Parents will want to mind the language and violence, but it's suitable for teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why viewers like to watch stories about subjects such as missing persons or kidnapping. What impact does watching stories about crimes have on viewers, especially young viewers?
This series is inspired by a book, which was inspired by a real-life child abduction case. Why do you think creators adapted this book into a series? Are you familiar with the original book? Between the book and the series, do you prefer one over the other?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 16, 2025
- Cast : Denise Gough , Holliday Grainger , Ambika Mod
- Network : Freeform
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : May 6, 2025
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