My Netflix Era: Shows I’m Fully Invested In...

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True crime, documentary, and psychological thriller fan here! I like my shows rooted in reality or at least real enough to give me chills or keep me guessing. I must add that I am NOT a TV person, attention span is nada, so it's a big deal for me to seat through a movie😩. Recommending these meant they grabbed my attention, lol. That said, I’m also down for a solid comedy when I need to de-stress, because balance, right?. Subtitles? Totally in, not bothered at all!. Foreign films? Absolutely, just keep it realistic or compelling. Here are my current fav's so far. If you’re into dark dramas, wild true-crime, or intense real-life stories, add these to your queue ASAP. No particular order, just hits.
1. Ratched
A dark twisted psychological thriller about Nurse Mildred Ratched, played by Sarah Paulson, she killed this role btw! A damaged woman with a disturbing past becomes one of the most iconic villains, set in the 1940’s, with major main character energy with very dark twists. 8 Episodes.

2. Miracle in Cell No. 7
A Turkish drama about a devoted father with a mental disability and his daughter. Love, loss, and sacrifice, a very touching film.
3. House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
Indian true-crime doc that unpacks the unbelievable Burari deaths case; 11 family members found dead under bizarre circumstances. Creepy, mysterious, and totally engrossing.  3 captivating episodes.
4. Take Care of Maya
Heartfelt documentary takes a deep dive into MayaKowalski’s mysterious illness and her mother’s fight to get her care. Accusations, injustice, and a tragic twist. 
5. Unseen
South African crime-thriller,  a seemingly invisible house cleaner, gets pulled into a criminal conspiracy while searching for her missing husband. Raw, emotional, and intense. Two seasons
6. Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case
Six family deaths. This Indian true-crime doc explores a chilling poisoning case that shocked the nation. Wild, disturbing, and totally bingeable.
7. The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders
Mexico City, Late 90s, true crime doc of elderly women are being killed, unsuspecting killer eventually revealed. This doc pulls you into the chaos, fear, and media circus surrounding the case.
8. Indian Predator
Docuseries exploring real-life serial killer cases in Delhi, India. Each season focuses on a different criminal, offering a chilling look into their crimes and the investigations that followed.  The series examines the motives, the police investigation, and the psychological aspects of his crimes. 4 captivating seasons, trust me! 
9. The Serpent
Based on the real crimes of Charles Sobhraj, a con artist and serial killer in 1970s across Asia. Manipulation, murder, and high-stakes drama play out in this gorgeously shot 8-part series.
10. Rosa Peral’s Tapes
Spanish true-crime doc that gives us Rosa Peral’s side of a murder case that rocked Spain. Was she a manipulative femme fatale or wrongly accused? It’s one of those he said/she said stories that keeps you thinking.
11. The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth
India’s high-profile Sheena Bora case gets the Netflix treatment in this gripping 4 part series. Family secrets, media frenzy, and a dark web of lies, it’s got all the elements of a true-crime must-watch.
12. The Hunt for Veerappan
A deep dive into the life of Koose Munisamy Veerappan, India’s most infamous outlaw. Poaching, smuggling, and an epic manhunt. If you like crime docs with real stakes, this is for you.
13. Kings of Jo’Burg
South African crime drama with a twist. The Masire family controls Jo’burg’s underworld, but a supernatural curse threatens their power. Think gangster drama meets African mythology, 3 wild seasons.

Don’t Be Afraid to Explore!  I know my taste leans dark and intense, but if you’ve got any recommendations, especially foreign thrillers or docs, drop them or email me. And if you’re stuck in a Netflix scroll hole, hopefully this list gets you out of it, lol. Happy watching, subtitles ON, reality vibes only!

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