THE CAREGIVER

The wonderful delivery of Stephanie Nemeth-Parker and Joel Richards saves this predictable yet still entertaining mystery. Morgan, portrayed by Nemeth-Parker, is near the breaking point as she cares for her mother and four-year-old twins. Hiring Dana, a relative stranger, to be her mother's live-in caregiver seems like the perfect solution. Problems begin when Morgan's mother dies and Morgan attempts to fire Dana. Tension increases as Nemeth-Parker conveys Dana's increasingly unhinged personality and the gory actions that ensue. Joel Richards portrays Morgan's husband, who has his own secrets. The most appealing performances are those of the lovable twins and spunky Officer Kumar, who's always one step ahead of everyone else. Audio defines the dark characters and highlights the surprising conclusion. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]