Children Of The Underground (2026)

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

: Multiple reviews highlight the documentary’s refusal to paint Yager as a pure hero, instead presenting her as a complicated figure whose methods were often messy and legally questionable. Review Highlights Key Takeaway Common Sense Media Reviews for the 2022 FX docuseries generally praise

: 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 movie review - Roger