

6.453 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestThe media is taken to task for ethical missteps. Despite it being more than a decade since Madeleine was last seen, the McCanns remain fueled by hope.
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
Direction
Chris Smith builds dread through sheer restraint.
Editing
Juxtaposition of media frenzy vs. silent absence.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Netflix reportedly paid the McCanns nothing for participation, yet spent millions on production — raising ethical questions about profiting from ongoing trauma.
The case birthed the 'Facebook auntie' detective phenomenon, where amateur sleuths harassed suspects like Robert Murat and Sergey Malinka with real-world consequences.
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