Home Before Dark

Moving with her family to a quiet town, Hilde Lisko a young, resourceful reporter sets out to chase stories locals would rather keep buried. What starts as a simple hometown assignment soon grows into a real test of nerve as she digs into odd happenings and connects clues adults overlook. The town looks welcoming at first, but as Hilde files reports she uncovers patterns and secrets that touch nearly everyone she meets. Her father, a former investigator, offers steady guidance while staying out of the line of fire. Together they confront the tension between telling the truth and the costs of exposing people they care about.

Premiered in 2020 on Apple TV+ the show is created by Dana Fox and Dara Resnik and is inspired by the real life child journalist Hilde Lysiak. Brooklynn Prince stars as Hilde Lisko with Jim Sturgess as Matt Lisko and a supporting cast that includes Abby Miller Kylie Rogers and Michael Weston. The series keeps a family centered point of view and features a rotating roster of directors across episodes.

Although told through a fictional lens, Home Before Dark leans on Hilde Lysiak real life narrative and has sparked conversations about youth empowerment in journalism and how a community remembers its own secrets. The show values curiosity, meticulous reporting, and ethical choices, portraying Hilde as a persistent voice for truth who earns trust from neighbors and new friends.

Audience response is solid with a 7.56 out of 10 rating from 457 votes. Critics praise the blend of mystery and family drama and highlight the emphasis on truth telling, resilience, and the costs of uncovering what lies beneath a small town surface. The storytelling leans into ethical questions about journalism while keeping the pace brisk and the atmosphere immersive, anchored by Prince and Sturgess in strong performances.