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'The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann' on Netflix: What to Stream Next
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Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann' on Netflix, a Controversial Docuseries
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann is the latest true crime doc on Netflix to capture shine a light on a real world tragedy and grab viewers attention. The intricacies of the case, which has been unsolved since Madeleine disappeared from Portugal in 2007, will keep viewers guessing and speculating throughout all 8 hours of the show. If you’re looking for a deep dive into The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, you can read our review as well as our breakdown of all the controversies swirling around the series.
But since Madeleine McCann has never been found, it might be a while before there’s an update to this particular case. There’s still a whole lot of true crime on Netflix to captivate, shock, and horrify you until the next Making a Murderer-size phenomenon hits. Below you’ll find a quick list of further true crime titles to check out next, ones that feature international murder, child abduction, missing family members, and–perhaps surprisingly–one outrageous social media swindle.
'Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened'
There may be no obvious similarities between The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann and the doc about jetskiing bro swindler Billy McFarland, but there is one major one behind the scenes: they both come from documentarian Chris Smith. These two aren’t the first projects Smith’s done for Netflix, either; he also helmed the 2017 documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond. You can also stream that one, but it has even less in common with this list. At least Fyre is about a big crime.
Stream Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened on Netflix
'Abducted in Plain Sight'
While Abducted in Plain Sight may not be a Netflix original, it sure did grab a whole lot of attention earlier this year. This film details the truly bizarre story of how one con man befriended his neighbors in order to kidnap their daughter–a feat he pulled off twice. This doc is packed with WTF moment after WTF moment.
'Amanda Knox'
This 2016 Netflix original doc dives deep into the murder of Meredith Kercher and the titular Knox, the woman convicted and later acquitted of the heinous crime. Unlike The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, a docu-series that was disowned by Madeleine’s family, Amanda Knox actually gets plenty of screen time in this Neflix doc and is able to tell her side of the story.
'Murder Mountain'
This true crime docu-series covers all the bases. These mountains are filled with drugs, murder, and missing persons, all coexisting in the hostile ecosystem known as Northern California’s Humboldt County. If you’re looking for another long, crime-filled binge after The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, take a trip to Murder Mountain.
'Forensic Files'
Whether you want to really commit to a true crime binge or keep it casual, Forensic Files is there for you. Hundreds of episodes of the basic cable mainstay, which aired from 1996 to 2011 (!), are available to stream on Netflix, giving you the true crime content you crave in easily watchable 21-minute chunks.
'Casting JonBenet'
One of the most famous murders of all time became the subject of an edgy and unusual Netflix doc in 2017. Casting JonBenet doesn’t just investigate the tragic death of child beauty pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey, it does so through the casting process for a fictional film based on the real world events. The actors vying for the roles get into the heads of those involved with the crime and provide insight into how this horrific event mesmerized the world in the late ’90s.
