Netflix recommended dramas and documentaries, all based on real-life events, as chosen by viewers:
In the realm of entertainment, there's a growing trend towards dramatising true stories, and Netflix is leading the charge. Here's a round-up of 12 captivating series on the streaming platform that are inspired by real-life events, ranging from gripping crime dramas to heart-wrenching documentaries.
First up, "Unbelievable" - a series inspired by a Pulitzer Prize-winning article, which tells the story of a young woman falsely accused of rape. Starring Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, and Merritt Wever, this drama sheds light on the harrowing ordeal of those wrongly accused.
Another chilling series is "The Serpent," a gritty drama based on the true story of serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is linked to over 20 murders in South-east Asia between 1972 and 1982. The series stars Sacha Baron Cohen as Eli Cohen.
For those intrigued by the world of espionage, "The Spy" tells the story of spy, Eli Cohen, who infiltrated the Syrian government in the 1960s. The series stars Sacha Baron Cohen as Eli Cohen.
The documentary "American Murder: The Family Next Door" focuses on the murder of Shanann Watts, who was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death in 2018. Chris Watts, her husband and father of the two daughters, was initially involved in the case but later found guilty.
"Inventing Anna" is based on an article by Jessica Pressler titled 'How Anna Delvey Tricked New York's Party People,' which was published in New York magazine in 2018. The mini-series explores how fraudster socialite Anna Delvey was able to fool New York City's social elite into thinking she was one of them. Julia Garner stars in the lead role.
The series "Mindhunter" is based on a true crime book about the FBI's 'Elite Serial Crime Unit' and their development of a psychological profile to help catch serial killers.
"When They See Us" is a series based on the Central Park Five, a group of teens who were wrongly accused of the assault and rape of a woman in New York in 1989.
"The Gringo Hunters" is a Netflix series based on the true story of a Mexican police team that tracks down and deports foreign fugitives.
"Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" is a 10-part series produced by American Horror Story's Ryan Murphy, telling the terrifying case of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer who murdered 17 men and boys.
The documentary "The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave" tells the story of 13 Thai youth soccer team members who were trapped in the Tham Luang Cave in 2018.
"The Search" follows the FBI's tracking of terrorist Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, who carried out bombing attacks between 1978 and 1995, resulting in three deaths and 23 injuries.
Last but not least, "Narcos" and "Narcos: Mexico" are shows about Colombia's drug cartel, documenting Pablo Escobar's life from drug manufacturing to the early nineties. Wagner Moura and Pedro Pascal star in these captivating series.
While this list is not exhaustive, it showcases the breadth and depth of Netflix's true-crime offerings. For a comprehensive list of Netflix original programming, you might need to refer to a specific Netflix database or article focusing on Netflix shows.
- The lifestyle series "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" features a true account of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who was responsible for the lives of 17 victims in an unprecedented crime spree.
- In the realm of home-and-garden entertainment, "The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave" documents the harrowing events faced by a group of Thai youth soccer team members who got trapped in a cave in 2018.
- Moving beyond crime and thriller content, "Inventing Anna" is inspired by a real-life event from the world of movies-and-TV, as it explores the features of Anna Delvey, a fraudster socialite who successfully infiltrated New York City's social elite.
