Viewers captivated by Maternal Instinct should make this Netflix documentary their next watch.

The streaming platform released Maternal Instinct on 12 June, and it’s already soared to the top spot on the most-watched films chart. The documentary examines the deeply troubling case of Texan woman Taylor Parker.

Parker’s tale begins in 2020, when she was stopped by police for erratic driving and offered a seemingly reasonable explanation: she had just given birth.

However, matters took a dark twist upon her hospital admission, when medical staff could find no evidence she had ever been pregnant. The investigation gradually evolved into a horrific murder case that ultimately landed Parker on death row.

Viewers who’ve already devoured the unsettling film should also watch American Nightmare on Netflix, reports the Mirror.

The documentary tells the story of a couple who faced hoax allegations after reporting a real crime(Image: Netflix )

The documentary focuses on a couple, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, whose California home was broken into during the early hours in 2015. The perpetrator abducted Huskins while leaving Quinn behind.

When Quinn alerted the police, officers dismissed his account. The situation became increasingly complex when Huskins returned just over 48 hours later.

A synopsis teases: “After a home invasion and abduction, a young couple’s recounting of the events is too far-fetched for the police to believe.

“Why did the victims seem so calm? Was it all a hoax? From the filmmakers behind The Tinder Swindler, this docuseries unravels the consequences of our cultural rush to judgment, and the damage done when law enforcement decides the truth can’t possibly be true.”

Incorporating interrogation footage and exclusive interviews, the series delves into the couple’s pursuit of justice.

American Nightmare is on Netflix (Image: Netflix )

First released in 2024, the three-part series surpasses Maternal Instinct according to viewer ratings.

IMDb users awarded American Nightmare a commendable 7.5-star rating, while Maternal Instinct received a slightly lower score of 7.4 stars. American Nightmare also boasts an impressive 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

One enthusiastic viewer on Rotten Tomatoes declared: “Fantastic! ! ! Best documentary in years.”

Another concurred, stating: “I review things, but don’t normally comment with my review. This is must-see territory. Completely enthralling.”

A third viewer offered their assessment: “From start to finish, I was hooked on this 3-part series. The journey you’re taken on as a viewer is captivating, as you continuously question the outcome.

“The story itself is truly a ‘nightmare’, one which you could never imagine going through yourself, yet there’s a huge amount of empathy in the last episode when the truth is revealed.”

Maternal Instinct and American Nightmare are both streaming on Netflix.