Apples Never Fall is the latest Liane Moriarty bestselling book to be adapted into a TV series, and our review reveals if it's worth watching.

The seven-part series - a Peacock original - lands on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this month (Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9.25pm).

The thriller, which has been described as "deliciously dark", focuses on the seemingly-perfect Delaney family...

But, of course, they are anything but. Here's our review of the Apples Never Fall TV adaptation on the BBC.

Apples Never Fall review: Is it worth watching?

Peacock original drama Apples Never Fall has all the right ingredients for an addictive thriller - and it doesn't disappoint.

It's the latest bestselling Liane Moriarty novel to be adapted for TV, following the successes of Big Little Lies, and Nine Perfect Strangers.

Like its predecessors, Apples Never Fall was shot in a beautiful location (mostly Australia, with some London, and Florida thrown in). It has an award-winning cast, thanks to American Beauty's Annette Bening and The Daughter actor Sam Neill. Sprinkle in some other glamorous actors, including Mad Men's Alison Brie, and The White Lotus' Jake Lacy, and we already know we're in good hands.

The Perfect Couple, which is currently streaming on Netflix, has proved once again that glossy thrillers, with a pretty cast, and a puzzle to solve is THE winning recipe for a drama series.

Apples Never Fall is cut from the same cloth. It's a high-end series, with an A-list cast, and a plot that will keep you guessing until the end.

Why Apples Never Fall works

Apples Never Fall centres around the seemingly-perfect Delaney family, a prominent, well-respected family on Florida's sun-drenched West Palm Beach social scene.

Of course, they're not perfect though. We slowly get shown the cracks. Not least in the marriage of parents Joy and Stan Delaney, who have recently retired after running a famed local tennis academy.

And the competitive, angsty, often childish, relationship between their grown-up children is something most viewers with siblings will be able to relate to.

When Joy suddenly goes missing, it's left to her children - and us watching at home - to piece together where she is... And like any good thriller, there are plenty of suspects. Each episode reveals a little bit more. In many ways it's pure escapism, but you'll also find yourself using your brain by trying to solve the mystery.

Apples Never Fall review: Who are the suspects?

You'll find no spoilers here; you'll have to watch to find out what happened to Joy. But the beauty is in the suspicion...

Of course, the usual suspect is the husband and father. He has a mysterious scratch on his face and, frankly, behaves like a bit of an arse most of the time. And there are hints at his violent behaviour.

The kids might also be responsible. After all, the title teases "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree".

There's also mention of a mysterious female who has already "done enough damage to the family" but has been "out of the picture for aeons".

Of course, number one suspect at first is the so-called victim of domestic violence Savannah, who just happens to show up at Joy and Stan's door and basically moves in. She seems awfully interested in the family... As whodunits go, this one will keep you on your toes. Enjoy!

Apples Never Fall starts on BBC One on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9.25pm.