A new Netflix true crime documentary, 'Maternal Instinct', has been described as 'insane' and a 'must-watch' by critics. Running at just 90 minutes, the film is predicted to become the top trending title on the streaming platform.
The documentary tells the story of a 2020 incident in East Texas, where a young woman was pulled over by police with a newborn baby on her lap. Tests later revealed that the woman and baby were not related, leading to a shocking and heartbreaking case.
Directed by Jessica Dimmock, 'Maternal Instinct' follows the lives of Jessica Brookes, Wade Griffin, Taylor Parker, and Reagan Simmons-Hancock. The synopsis describes a seemingly perfect relationship that unravels after a state trooper discovers the truth behind a terrifying crime.
On IMDb, the documentary has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 from nearly 2,000 reviews. Viewers have described it as a 'gut punch' and 'horrifying', praising its portrayal of how one person can destroy many lives.
