Maternal Instinct

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Maternal Instinct

2026

1h 36m

Documentary

Crime

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A Texas state trooper pulls over a woman claiming she just gave birth, but an investigation exposes a criminal case.

John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Jun 12

Ms. Dimmock, by doling out Parker’s pathological lies and absurd deceptions in modest doses, accomplishes two strategic things -- momentum and controlled toxicity.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

9h

Maternal Instinct gives a basic overview instead of a comprehensive examination of the 2020 murders of Reagan Hancock and her unborn daughter Braxlynn. The documentary has many interviews but omits a lot details about Hancock, the killer, and the trial.

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Tatat Bunnag

Bangkok Post

15h

Deeply harrowing and emotionally exhausting, it grabs hold of you from the very beginning and refuses to let go.

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Dustin Rowles

Pajiba

5d

I was left absolutely gobsmacked. GOBSMACKED. Jaw-on-the-floor, what-the-absolute-hell-did-I-just-watch gobsmacked.

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Belen Prieto

Espinof

6d

4/5

Maternal Instinct is one of those Netflix documentaries that starts out as simply another true crime film in the platform's already saturated catalog, but soon transforms into something far more disturbing. [Full review in Spanish]

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Joey Moser

The Contending

Jun 17

It will sicken you, shock you, and frighten you.

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Farah R.

@Farah 17h

A documentary only good because it’s based on something wilder than anyone’s imagination. If not for the source material’s shock value, this would’ve been another Netflix true crime doc.

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Hayleigh P.

@haytay.shows22 2d

This is crazy.. seemed like a genuine sweet girl turned psycho

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Jacob P.

@paceyscreek8 3d

Absolutely shocking. Never knew what to expect next.

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VITALII H

@freakynickison 4d

Omg. Sometimes I really wonder how is it that in the world are some ppl that are that messed up in their head. This is so crazy and scary. Did she really did that? Everything shows that she did, damn. As far as the documentary goes, all I can say is that it was very decently made, the highlights were presented in the right way during the right time. I wish there was some psychological aspect to this documentary. Like what made Taylor do all of this? What was her motive? All I want to say is that I hope Raegan’s family finds some peace after this horrible tragedy and loss. May she rest in peace with her child.

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Mitch B.

@MitchBannon 5d

Wow. See something, say something. Trust your gut. Well made documentary. People pleasing sometimes has dire consequences.

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wonderment100 T

@Wonderment 6d

This was probably one of the scariest documentaries I have ever seen, leaving a lasting impact on me. It prompts deep reflection on the subject matter. Trusting your gut instinct remains arguably the best advice anyone could offer, especially in situations of uncertainty.

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Jessica Dimmock

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Joshua Levine

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Jon Bardin

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Synopsis

A Texas state trooper pulls over a woman claiming she just gave birth, but an investigation exposes a criminal case.

Director: Jessica Dimmock
Producer: Joshua Levine, Jon Bardin
Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 12, 2026
Runtime: 1h 36m