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: 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".

: Reviews from Common Sense Media warn parents that the series contains graphic descriptions of child abuse and sexual violence. Children of the Underground

: 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 : Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter found the

Heartbreaking and timely; powerful examination of court system failures. Laughing Place Children of the Underground movie review - Roger

: 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 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

A compelling story about a woman forgotten by history, despite missing some concrete facts.