Netflix subscribers are experiencing 'sleepless nights' after watching the true crime documentary 'Maternal Instinct,' which has quietly amassed millions of views since its release. The streaming giant has been expanding its true crime catalog, with titles like 'The Murder of Rachel Nickell' and 'The Witness' drawing attention, but it is this 'spine-chilling' standalone documentary that has captivated audiences.
15 Million Views in Less Than a Week
'Maternal Instinct' debuted on Friday, June 12, and within less than a week, the 90-minute special has achieved an impressive 15 million views. The documentary initially landed in the number two spot on Netflix's most-watched list.
The Story of Taylor Parker
The documentary focuses on Taylor Parker, a woman from a small East Texas town who appeared to have a perfect relationship and an impending pregnancy. As described by Netflix, the film 'zooms in on a deceptive woman' who, when pulled over by a state trooper, claims she has just given birth in her car. However, her story quickly unravels.
Parker proudly displayed her 'baby bump' on social media, but it was later revealed she was never pregnant. Before the truth came to light, she spun a web of lies that culminated in a horrific crime.
Viewer Reactions
Subscribers have taken to social media to express their shock and horror. One user posted, 'I don't think I've ever watched anything as disturbing as Maternal Instinct on Netflix. I'm actually shaking with anger.' Another echoed, 'Maternal Instinct documentary is so disturbing and spine-chilling. You can't even expect a person can go to this level - never heard about this case in Texas. It's horrifying than a horror film.'
A viewer asked, 'Did anyone else have sleepless nights after watching this horror of a Netflix documentary?' while another wrote, 'What a crazy real-life story and a good reminder that unfathomable evil exists in this world.' One subscriber added, 'I'm shook to my core.'
'Maternal Instinct' is available to stream on Netflix.
