Children Of The Underground -

Gripping binge-watch for true-crime fans, though some thematic elements feel stretched. The Spool

: Some critics, such as those at RogerEbert.com , felt the five-part series became "tangled" by focusing on too many different survival stories and side topics like the Satanic Panic. Children of the Underground

A compelling story about a woman forgotten by history, despite missing some concrete facts. : Reviews from Common Sense Media warn parents

: Reviews from Common Sense Media warn parents that the series contains graphic descriptions of child abuse and sexual violence. Children of the Underground movie review - Roger

: Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter found the central thesis—that allegations of in-family abuse are often mishandled in court—to be "persuasive" and "beyond dispute".

: Some critics noted a "muddy visual approach" and repetitive interview motifs that didn't always enhance the storytelling. Children of the Underground movie review - Roger Ebert

Reviews for the 2022 FX docuseries generally praise its harrowing and timely exploration of the broken American family court system while noting some narrative sprawl. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes describe it as an eye-opening and "nuanced" look at vigilante Faye Yager and her network for abused children. Critical Consensus