: Reviews from Common Sense Media warn parents that the series contains graphic descriptions of child abuse and sexual violence.
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 Children of the Underground
: 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 from Common Sense Media warn parents
Gripping binge-watch for true-crime fans, though some thematic elements feel stretched. The Spool Children of the Underground
Heartbreaking and timely; powerful examination of court system failures. Laughing Place