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Follow the Delaneys, who from the outside appear to be an enviably contented family. Former tennis coaches Joy and Stan are parents to four adult children. After fifty years of marriage, they have finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. But after Joy disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents’ marriage and their family history with fresh eyes.

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Apples Never Fall | Official Trailer | Peacock Original

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Creator:

Melanie Marnich

Fist Air Date:

2024-03-14

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Production Companies:

Universal International Studios, Heyday Television, Matchbox Pictures, Call Me Mel Productions, UCP

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based on novel or book miniseries missing person

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Vote Average: 6.1/10

Vote Count: 52 Votes

Show Popularity: 2.0637

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Miniseries

Spoken Languages: English

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- 23 April 2026 at 8:21 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Welcome to the Delaney family, where the forehands are fierce and the secrets are even harder to return. *Apples Never Fall* (2024) is a seven-episode limited series based on the Liane Moriarty bestseller. It follows retired tennis coaches Joy (Annette Bening) and Stan (Sam Neill) as they settle into a life of leisure—until Joy suddenly vanishes, leaving behind a blood-stained bicycle and a family of four adult children who aren't sure if their father is a grieving husband or a cold-blooded killer. By April 2026, it is remembered as a "Golden Delicious" of the 900+ archive: pretty to look at, easy to consume, but maybe a bit soft in the middle. THE PROS Annette Bening and Sam Neill are a total win; watching two acting titans navigate the resentment of a 40-year marriage is a sincere masterclass. Jake Lacy as the high-strung, wealthy son Troy is the business—he’s perfected that "alpha-male angst" he started in *The White Lotus*. The show’s biggest win is its relatable exploration of the "unseen labor" of mothers; Joy’s frustration with being ignored by her self-absorbed kids feels genuine and raw. The sun-drenched Florida setting (actually filmed in Australia) adds a vibrant, cinematic backdrop that makes the dark family secrets pop. THE CONS It is a 7/10 because the ending is a total head-scratcher. After six episodes of building a "murder mystery," the reveal that Joy just... went off on a spontaneous road trip without telling anyone feels like total garbage to some viewers. It misses the 8/10 mark because it struggles to escape the shadow of *Big Little Lies*, often feeling like a Languid Burn that relies too heavily on soapy red herrings. As of April 2026, the series is mostly cited as a "one-and-done" binge that doesn't quite have the staying power of Moriarty's other adaptations. For many, the "Savannah" subplot felt like it belonged in a completely different, more sinister show. THE VERDICT A 7/10. It is a genuine, high-gloss family drama that is worth the watch for the performances alone. I was slightly gutted when the finale took the "low-stakes" route, but it’s a sincere portrait of how even the "perfect" families are just one missing person away from a total meltdown. It is total garbage if you want a gritty, hardboiled detective thriller, but as a domestic mystery about the stories we tell ourselves to stay together, it’s a solid vault entry. By April 23, 2026, it remains a favorite for anyone who loves "rich people in beautiful houses having terrible problems." INSOMNIAC TRIVIA * Australian Florida: Despite being set in West Palm Beach, Florida, the series was almost entirely filmed in Queensland, Australia. If you look closely, some of the foliage and light quality give away its "Down Under" origins.* Tennis Camp: The actors playing the Delaney children had to undergo intensive tennis training to look like they grew up in a professional coaching household. Jake Lacy reportedly spent weeks perfecting his serve to match his character’s competitive edge.* Book to Screen: In the original novel, the story is set in Australia. The showrunners moved it to the US to give it that "American Prestige" feel, a move that still causes a bit of a head-scratcher for purists in the 2026 book clubs.* 2026 Connection: This April, *Apples Never Fall* has seen a 2026 "Moriarty Marathon" spike after the author announced her latest book deal last week. Fans are currently debating on social media whether Stan or Joy was actually the more toxic parent, a 2026 discourse that shows no signs of slowing down. THE VIBE Like a chilled glass of Chardonnay on a humid afternoon. It is bright, slightly tart, and goes down easy. It makes you want to call your mother, practice your backhand, and realize that just because an apple doesn't fall far from the tree doesn't mean it isn't hiding a few bruises.

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Season 1

7 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-03-14

Videos

Apples Never Fall | Official Trailer | Peacock Original

Cast

Conor Merrigan-Turner

Jeanine Serralles

Dylan Thuraisingham

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 23 April 2026 at 9:21 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Welcome to the Delaney family, where the forehands are fierce and the secrets are even harder to return. *Apples Never Fall* (2024) is a seven-episode limited series based on the Liane Moriarty bestseller. It follows retired tennis coaches Joy (Annette Bening) and Stan (Sam Neill) as they settle into a life of leisure—until Joy suddenly vanishes, leaving behind a blood-stained bicycle and a family of four adult children who aren’t sure if their father is a grieving husband or a cold-blooded killer. By April 2026, it is remembered as a “Golden Delicious” of the 900+ archive: pretty to look at, easy to consume, but maybe a bit soft in the middle.
THE PROS
Annette Bening and Sam Neill are a total win; watching two acting titans navigate the resentment of a 40-year marriage is a sincere masterclass. Jake Lacy as the high-strung, wealthy son Troy is the business—he’s perfected that “alpha-male angst” he started in *The White Lotus*. The show’s biggest win is its relatable exploration of the “unseen labor” of mothers; Joy’s frustration with being ignored by her self-absorbed kids feels genuine and raw. The sun-drenched Florida setting (actually filmed in Australia) adds a vibrant, cinematic backdrop that makes the dark family secrets pop.
THE CONS
It is a 7/10 because the ending is a total head-scratcher. After six episodes of building a “murder mystery,” the reveal that Joy just… went off on a spontaneous road trip without telling anyone feels like total garbage to some viewers. It misses the 8/10 mark because it struggles to escape the shadow of *Big Little Lies*, often feeling like a Languid Burn that relies too heavily on soapy red herrings. As of April 2026, the series is mostly cited as a “one-and-done” binge that doesn’t quite have the staying power of Moriarty’s other adaptations. For many, the “Savannah” subplot felt like it belonged in a completely different, more sinister show.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. It is a genuine, high-gloss family drama that is worth the watch for the performances alone. I was slightly gutted when the finale took the “low-stakes” route, but it’s a sincere portrait of how even the “perfect” families are just one missing person away from a total meltdown. It is total garbage if you want a gritty, hardboiled detective thriller, but as a domestic mystery about the stories we tell ourselves to stay together, it’s a solid vault entry. By April 23, 2026, it remains a favorite for anyone who loves “rich people in beautiful houses having terrible problems.”
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* Australian Florida: Despite being set in West Palm Beach, Florida, the series was almost entirely filmed in Queensland, Australia. If you look closely, some of the foliage and light quality give away its “Down Under” origins.
* Tennis Camp: The actors playing the Delaney children had to undergo intensive tennis training to look like they grew up in a professional coaching household. Jake Lacy reportedly spent weeks perfecting his serve to match his character’s competitive edge.
* Book to Screen: In the original novel, the story is set in Australia. The showrunners moved it to the US to give it that “American Prestige” feel, a move that still causes a bit of a head-scratcher for purists in the 2026 book clubs.
* 2026 Connection: This April, *Apples Never Fall* has seen a 2026 “Moriarty Marathon” spike after the author announced her latest book deal last week. Fans are currently debating on social media whether Stan or Joy was actually the more toxic parent, a 2026 discourse that shows no signs of slowing down.
THE VIBE
Like a chilled glass of Chardonnay on a humid afternoon. It is bright, slightly tart, and goes down easy. It makes you want to call your mother, practice your backhand, and realize that just because an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree doesn’t mean it isn’t hiding a few bruises.

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