This chilling true-crime documentary revisits one of the most shocking crimes in recent American history—the 2020 murder of 21-year-old Reagan Simmons-Hancock in Texas. The film explores how Taylor Parker pretended to be pregnant in a desperate attempt to maintain her relationship, and how her elaborate deception unraveled, culminating in a horrifying act of fetal abduction.
4. Raakh – Amazon Prime Video
Loosely inspired by the infamous 1978 Geeta and Sanjay Chopra kidnapping case, Raakh is a dark and gripping investigative thriller. The story follows rookie cop Jayprakash (Ali Fazal) as he embarks on an obsessive manhunt for ruthless criminals across the country. As the investigation progresses, he confronts the brutal realities of violence, trauma and human cruelty.
5. The Polygamist – Netflix
Based on a novel by Zimbabwean writer Sue Nyathi, The Polygamist revolves around Joyce Gomora (Gugu Gumede), a renowned social media influencer. Her seemingly perfect marital life is turned upside down when the relationships of her husband Jonasi (Sdumo Mtshali)—which include a second wife, a mistress and a girlfriend — are exposed. What follows is a fierce battle over money, power and prestige.
