The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

On Investigation Discovery

2023–20253 seasons16 episodes43 min7.7 / 10

A deeply unsettling true-crime documentary that refuses to resolve its central mystery, instead layering competing narratives of exploitation, deception, and identity into an irreducible ambiguity.

This stranger-than-fiction series explores the question of whether Natalia Barnett is an exploited Ukrainian child with dwarfism or a dangerous adult masquerading as a child. Featuring exclusive bombshell interviews with members of Natalia's adoptive family, relatives, friends, legal experts, and neighbors, this docuseries offers a never-before-seen glimpse into the Barnett family, Natalia's identity, Michael Barnett's October 2022 trial, as well as key insights into new theories and evidence.

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  • Is The Curious Case of Natalia Grace scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 98% of series.

  • Does The Curious Case of Natalia Grace leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 95% of series.

  • Is The Curious Case of Natalia Grace easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.

  • Is The Curious Case of Natalia Grace sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is The Curious Case of Natalia Grace violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

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77/ 100

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