Netflix fans have been experiencing 'sleepless nights' thanks to a new documentary that has taken the streaming platform by storm. The series, titled 'Maternal Instinct,' has quietly amassed millions of views, leaving subscribers 'shaking with anger.'
A Chilling True Crime Documentary
Netflix has been releasing a plethora of true crime documentaries recently, including 'The Murder of Rachel Nickell' and the drama 'The Witness,' which continues to hold a spot in the most-watched list. However, it is 'Maternal Instinct' that has truly captivated viewers, initially debuting at number two on the platform.
Released on Friday, June 12, the 90-minute special has accumulated a staggering 15 million views in under a week. Given the nature of the documentary, it is hardly surprising that subscribers have been unable to resist streaming it.
The Story Behind 'Maternal Instinct'
As described by Netflix, 'Maternal Instinct' 'zooms in on a deceptive woman in a small East Texas town who seems to have the perfect relationship and an impending pregnancy. When she is pulled over by a state trooper, she says she has just given birth in her car, but her story does not add up.'
The documentary centers on Taylor Parker, who proudly flaunted her 'baby bump' on social media until it was revealed she had never actually been pregnant. Prior to this shocking discovery, she wove an elaborate web of deceit, which ultimately culminated in Parker committing a truly horrific crime.
Viewer Reactions
Viewers have taken to social media to voice their outrage after watching 'Maternal Instinct.' One viewer posted, 'I do not think I have ever watched anything as disturbing as Maternal Instinct on Netflix. I am actually shaking with anger.' Another concurred, 'Maternal Instinct documentary is so disturbing and spine chilling. You cannot even expect a person can go to this level — never heard about this case in Texas. It is horrifying than a horror film.'
One viewer questioned, 'Did anyone else have sleepless nights after watching this horror of a Netflix documentary?' A subscriber declared, 'What a crazy real-life story and a good reminder that unfathomable evil exists in this world,' while another simply stated, 'I am shook to my core.'
'Maternal Instinct' is currently available to stream on Netflix.
