‘Little Disasters’ is the next psychological thriller you’ll want to binge
‘Little Disasters’ is the next psychological thriller you’ll want to binge
A single ER visit sets off a chain reaction that pulls an entire friend group apart.
“Little Disasters” is almost here. The new psychological thriller drops Thursday, Dec. 11, on Paramount+, and it looks tense in a way that hits pretty close to home. Diane Kruger leads the show as Jess, a stay-at-home mom whose life blows up after one trip to the ER, and the fallout pulls her whole friend group into a spiral. With a great cast, a bestselling book behind it, and a story built on friendship, motherhood, and the stuff people hide, this one feels like it’s going to get people talking. Here’s how to watch “Little Disasters.”
How to watch ‘Little Disasters’
- When: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET
- TV: Paramount+
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Paramount+
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Little Disasters’
When will episodes of ‘Little Disasters’ come on Paramount+?
All six episodes of “Little Disasters” premiere Thursday, Dec. 11 on Paramount+. It’s a full season drop, so you can watch the entire series right away. No waiting week to week, which honestly fits the vibe of a thriller like this. Once you start, you’ll want the next one immediately.
Why do we recommend Paramount+ for watching ‘Little Disasters’?
Because it’s the only place you can watch it. “Little Disasters” is a Paramount+ exclusive, and it joins a pretty strong lineup of original dramas on the service. If you’re already into hits like “Lioness,” “1923,” “1883,” “Mayor of Kingstown,” and “Tulsa King,” this fits right in.
Plans start at $8 per month for the Essential plan with ads or $13 per month for the Premium plan without ads. Both give you full access to every episode once it drops.
Can you watch ‘Little Disasters’ for free?
Yes, you definitely can. Paramount+ offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, which is more than enough time to watch the entire six-episode season. Just sign up for the free trial, binge the show, and cancel, no problem. That said, there’s a lot to like about Paramount+, and you may just find yourself sticking around.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
Watch a trailer for ‘Little Disasters’
What is ‘Little Disasters’ about?
“Little Disasters” tracks a tight friend group of four women who met during pregnancy and never drifted apart. Jess, played by Diane Kruger, shows up at the ER with her baby, who has a head injury she can’t explain. Her friend Liz is the doctor on duty, and she’s forced to decide whether to call social services. That single moment cracks open years of friendship, trust, and buried tension. The show moves between realism and slow-burning suspense, leaning into the emotional messiness of motherhood, marriage, and what people are willing to admit to themselves.
The cast is stacked, too. You’ve got Jo Joyner, Shelley Conn, Emily Taaffe, JJ Feild, Ben Bailey Smith, Patrick Baladi, and Stephen Campbell Moore filling out this world. It’s adapted from Sarah Vaughan’s bestselling novel and directed by Eva Sigurðardóttir.
Is ‘Little Disasters’ based on a book?
Yep. The show is based on the novel “Little Disasters” by Sarah Vaughan, who also wrote the book behind “Anatomy of a Scandal” over on Netflix. She’s involved in the series too, which helps keep the emotional center of the story intact. The adaptation is handled by writers Ruth Fowler and Amanda Duke. If you’ve read the book, you’ll know the story digs deep into motherhood, identity, and what happens when a single moment sends everything sideways.
Are you excited for ‘Little Disasters’? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Little Disasters
When Jess takes her baby to hospital with an unexplained head injury, her close friend, A&E doctor Liz, makes the excruciating decision to call social services, igniting an explosive chain of events.