Little Disasters
Little Disasters is a 2025 television limited series that was released on Paramount+. The series is created by Ruth Fowler; it is written by Fowler and Amanda Duke. It is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan. It is directed by Eva Sigurðardóttir and produced by Roughcut Television, in association with Fremantle. It stars Jo Joyner, Diane Kruger, and Ben Bailey Smith. It was released on Paramount+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 22 May, 2025.
| Little Disasters | |
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| Genre | Thriller |
| Created by | Ruth Fowler |
| Based on | Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan |
| Written by | Ruth Fowler Amanda Duke |
| Directed by | Eva Sigurðardóttir |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Myf Hopkins |
| Running time | 45–47 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | 22 May 2025 |
Little Disasters is a 2025 television limited series that was released on Paramount+. The series is created by Ruth Fowler; it is written by Fowler and Amanda Duke. It is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan. It is directed by Eva Sigurðardóttir and produced by Roughcut Television, in association with Fremantle. It stars Jo Joyner, Diane Kruger, and Ben Bailey Smith. It was released on Paramount+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 22 May, 2025.
Premise
[edit]An accident and emergency doctor treating an unexplained head injury on the child of one of her best friends faces the dilemma of whether to subsequently make a report to child social services.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Diane Kruger as Jess
- Jo Joyner as Liz, an A&E doctor
- Ben Bailey Smith as Nick, Liz's husband
- Shelley Conn as Charlotte
- Emily Taaffe as Mel
- JJ Feild as Ed, Jess' husband
- Stephen Campbell Moore as Rob, Mel's partner
- Patrick Baladi as Andrew, Charlotte's lawyer husband
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The six-part limited series was commissioned by Paramount+ in May 2023.[2] It was produced by Roughcut Television in association with Fremantle. The series is created by Ruth Fowler and written by Fowler and Amanda Duke. It was adapted for the screen from the Sarah Vaughan novel Little Disasters (2020), with Roughcut Television executive producers Ash Atalla, Alex Smith and Marianna Abbotts alongside Vaughan, as well as Simon Judd for Fremantle. Eva Sigurðardóttir directed all six episodes, and Myf Hopkins serves as series producer.[3]
Casting
[edit]The cast is led by Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner, who are joined by Emily Taaffe, Shelley Conn, Patrick Baladi, Stephen Campbell Moore, JJ Feild, and Ben Bailey Smith.[4]
Filming
[edit]Filming took place in Budapest in June and July 2024.[1][5] Filming also took place in London.[6] First-look images from filming were released in December 2024.[7]
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U.S. airdate [8] |
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| 1 | "The Perfect Mother" | Eva Sigurðardóttir | Ruth Fowler & Amanda Duke | 22 May 2025 | 11 December 2025 |
| 2 | "You Think You Know Someone" | Eva Sigurðardóttir | Ruth Fowler & Amanda Duke | 22 May 2025 | 11 December 2025 |
| 3 | "One of Them is Lying" | Eva Sigurðardóttir | Ruth Fowler & Amanda Duke | 22 May 2025 | 11 December 2025 |
| 4 | "Nowhere Safe" | Eva Sigurðardóttir | Ruth Fowler & Amanda Duke | 22 May 2025 | 11 December 2025 |
| 5 | "Unravelling" | Eva Sigurðardóttir | Ruth Fowler & Amanda Duke | 22 May 2025 | 11 December 2025 |
| 6 | "What Have You Done?" | Eva Sigurðardóttir | Ruth Fowler & Amanda Duke | 22 May 2025 | 11 December 2025 |
Release
[edit]The series was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Paramount+ on 22 May 2025.[9] In the United States and all other markets, the series premiered on Paramount+ on 11 December 2025.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (10 June 2024). "Diane Kruger, Jo Joyner Set to Lead Psychological Thriller 'Little Disasters' at Paramount+". Variety. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Paramount+ books Rough Cut, Fremantle". Televisual.com. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Little Disasters debuts on Paramount+ UK this May". Advanced Television. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Harriett (1 May 2025). "New UK "complex psychological thriller with a mystery at its heart" gets tense first-look trailer". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner to Star in Psychological Thriller 'Little Disasters' on Paramount+". Budapest Reporter. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Ford, Lily (27 February 2025). "Diane Kruger and 'Little Disasters' Cast Usher in 'Big Little Lies'-Esque Drama: "It Leaves You Breathless"". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (3 December 2024). "'Little Disasters': Diane Kruger Revealed In Exclusive Images Of Buzzy Paramount+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ a b Blanchet, Brenton (27 October 2025). "Little Disasters Teaser: See Diane Kruger Come to Terms with Her New Reality in Psychological Thriller". People. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ Turner, Laura Jane (8 May 2025). ""Leaves you breathless" – Jo Joyner's new "edge of your seat" UK thriller needs to be on your radar". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
