What Is the Missing Documentary on Netflix?

Published 10/07/2022, 8:30 PM EDT

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Netflix has mastered the art of making a missing documentary. The OTT Mughal lays down the statistics, timeline, and detailed interviews of the people involved in the incident. While we may have heard stories of horrendous true crime incidents, watching a Netflix documentary detailing the events that took place leading to the crime, during the crime, as well as aftermath helps you gain perspective. One case that became the center of media attention was The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007. The interesting fact about this case is that it is still ongoing. So while you watch the documentary and get your brain juices flowing, there’s a chance you might be able to help.

What is The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann on Netflix about?

The OTT Mughal has a plethora of missing documentaries. Unsolved Mysteries is the best missing documentary revolving around disappearances, murders, and paranormal activities. The docuseries about Madeleine McCann however focuses solely on the disappearance of the 3-year-old girl that took place in 2007. Despite being about Madeleine McCann, the docuseries does not include Kate McCann and Gerry McCann themselves. The eight-episode-long intriguing docuseries is directed by the Award-winning American director Chris Smith. And Anthony Summers, Goncalo Amaral, and Robbyn Swan play leading roles in the series.

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Sticking close to the narrative followed by the media during the disappearance, the Netflix documentary does not shy away from showing the truth of the matter. The only clear facts in the case are that little Madeleine Mccann disappeared from an Algarve holiday apartment that is located at the seaside resort of Praia da Luz in Portugal. With the pretext of checking on their kids every few minutes, the parents enjoyed a meal with their friends just 100 yards away. However, Madeleine was not the only toddler in the room.

 

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Sean and Amelie, two-year-old twins, were also in the apartment when she went missing. The Netflix documentary highlights how the investigation was compromised from the very start. How the police were under immense pressure because of the media being actively involved in the case. But most importantly, it showed how the McCann parents faced immense backlash. And how they were questioned about the disappearance of their own daughter. You can watch The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann on Netflix.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Meet Aliza Siddiqui, a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. Her love affair with Hollywood began with Anne Hathaway and The Princess Diaries, but it was the thrilling climax of Don’t Look Up that cemented her infatuation with the industry and its filmmaking. Aliza's journey into entertainment reporting began with her time at Otakukart, where she wrote over a thousand articles.

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