'Pieces of Her': 5 things you need to know about Netflix's mystery series

Based on the NY Times Bestseller by Karin Slaughter, 'Pieces of Her' tells the story of Andy who discovers her mother's dark past.
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2022
Toni Collette as Laura Oliver, Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver in 'Pieces of Her' (Mark Rogers/ Netflix)
Toni Collette as Laura Oliver, Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver in 'Pieces of Her' (Mark Rogers/ Netflix)

Everyone has secrets of their own. Sometimes these secrets might be darker than one anticipates. But what if someone you held dear was hiding something dark and sinister in the shadows. Andrea's life flips upside down when she witnesses her mother, Laura, stop a shooter in the most unexpected way. When enemies from Laura's past show up, Andrea realises her mother might not be the woman she thinks she is.

As per the caption shared alongside the trailer of the series -- "What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Based on the NY Times Bestseller by Karin Slaughter, and from the Producers of Big Little Lies and The Undoing, Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote star in the new edge-of-your-seat thriller series, Pieces of Her." Looking for other Netflix titles to check out? You might want to consider 'Ozark', 'Vikings: Valhala', 'The House' and 'The Adam Project'.

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When does 'Pieces of Her' release, and where can you watch it

'Pieces of Her' releases on Netflix on March 4th, 2022.

Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver in 'Pieces of Her' (Mark Rogers/Netflix)

Who stars in the 'Pieces of Her' series

Toni Collette
Toni Collette stars a Laura Oliver in 'Pieces of Her'. Collette is an Australian actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She has won multiple awards, such as a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two British Academy Film Awards. Her recent works 'Nightmare Alley', 'Stowaway' ,'Odd Squad', 'Dust' ,'I'm Thinking of Ending Things', 'Dream Horse', 'Unbelievable', 'Knives Out' and 'Velvet Buzzsaw'.

Toni Collette attends the "Opening Night Reception Presented by Zions Bank" premiere during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

The series also stars David Wenham as Jasper Queller, Jessica Barden as Jane, Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver, Omari Hardwick as Gordon Oliver, Joe Dempsie as Nick, Jacob Scipio as Michael Vargas, Gil Birmingham as Charlie Bass and Aaron Jeffery.

What is 'Pieces of Her' all about

As per the synopsis of the series -- "In a sleepy Georgia town, a random act of violence sets off an unexpected chain of events for 30-year-old Andy Oliver and her mother Laura. Desperate for answers, Andy embarks on a dangerous journey across America, drawing her towards the dark, hidden heart of her family."

Director

Minkie Spiro
Minkie Spiro is the director of the series. Spiro's works include 'The Plot Against America', 'Fosse/Verdon', 'The Village', 'Dead to Me', 'Barry', 'The Deuce', 'Kidding', 'Better Call Saul', 'Lodge 49', 'Here and Now' and 'Jessica Jones'.



 

Trailer

You can check out the trailer for 'Pieces of Her' here. 



 


 

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