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, 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
Heartbreaking and timely; powerful examination of court system failures. Laughing Place Reviews for the 2022 FX docuseries generally praise