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.
Creator
Chris Smith
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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