: 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.
: 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". Children of the Underground
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 : Some critics, such as those at RogerEbert
Gripping binge-watch for true-crime fans, though some thematic elements feel stretched. The Spool Critics on Rotten Tomatoes describe it as an
A compelling story about a woman forgotten by history, despite missing some concrete facts.
: Reviews from Common Sense Media warn parents that the series contains graphic descriptions of child abuse and sexual violence.