Top 10 Netflix Hits Inspired by True Stories

Yesterday I was watching one of my favorite Web Series ''Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'' and I just had one question in my mind, is it a true story?

Not sometimes but most of the times when I watch Netflix shows, I want them to have happened in real-life, to relate to them to some point, or just to imagine the possibilities of the story to being a real-life event.

Well to clear the cloud of my first statement, 'Dahmer' is a real story that inspired the Netflix hit. But the count just doesn't stop there, countless of real-life stories have inspired Netflix Hits. These films and series are more than just entertainment—they're powerful reflections of reality. Lurking Stories presents you Top 10 Netflix hits, inspired by true events, that you absolutely need to watch.

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1. When They See Us (IMDB rating:-8.9/10)

How does an innocent teenager survive being branded guilty by a broken system?
This heartbreaking series by Ava DuVernay brings to life the story of the Central Park Five revealing systemic racism and injustice. This miscarriage of justice recounts the story of five black Latino teenagers -Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, and Korey Wise; who were falsely accused and convicted of raping a jogger in New York's Central Park in 1989.

This series will depict a perfect blend of mixed truth, mental trauma, and physical violence the kids went through. Exploring beyond the courtroom trauma, this series will have you scratching your head with the unfiltered depiction of systemic racism, societal bias, and a sensationalist media in shaping the narrative that vilified the boys.

2. Narcos (IMDB rating:-8.7/10)

Power comes at a cost! But have you ever thought what it truly costs?Narcos immerses you in a world of dangerous drug cartels, exploring the fall and rise of most infamous figures like Pablo Escobar.

 

On one hand, the vast empire built by drug dealers is shown and on the other hand the dark reality of those who are caught in the crossfire and the devastating impact on their lives. Shocking betrayals, drugs trafficking, and explosive action is shown throughout the series with unexpected twists will keep you hooked.  

3. Midhunter (IMDB rating:-8.6/10)

What does it take to get inside the mind of a killer? Although dramatized, Midhunter draws heavily from the early days of FBI criminal profilling in the 1970s. 

If you're curious to know the psychology of serial-killers, then this web-series is a must-watch. Midhunter brings chilling interviews with infamous killers in each episode. With its meticulous attention to detail, sharp writing, and fascinating subject matter will keep you hooked from the very first episode. 

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4. The Crown (IMDB rating:-8.6/10)

Loyalty comes with trust, and Royalty comes with responsibility!

There are always a bunch of secrets hiding behind the walls of Queen's palace. The Crown offers a tail into the life of Queen Elizabeth II blending personal drama with political intrigue. 

With great power comes great responsibility!

This series openly opens up the weight a crown carries and the sacrifices its demands. The complexities of a royal family are unfiltered depicted in the series diving into the lavish yet deep human trauma.

5. Unbelievable (IMDB rating:-8.4/10)

Imagine something terrible happened to you and no one even believes you when you're most vulnerable. Unbelievable is a heartbreaking story of a teenager who was accused of lying about her assault. 

Unbelievable right? What's even more ridiculous is the journey of the girl who has to prove that she is not lying about her assault while no one is believing her!

As the truth unfolds, it exposes the cracks in the system designed to protect the victim, but trying to cover the culprit. Based on a true story, Unbelievable is an emotional rollercoaster of hope, miseries, vulnerability, and a must-watch for those who are seeking a strong character-driven drama. 

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6. Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story(IMDB rating:-7.9/10)

If you are a thrill-seeker, or in simple terms you want to explore something utmost horrifying to watch on your Netflix then this must be in your hit list.

Jeffry Dahmer, a human monster or a monster human, god knows..., but he is fascinated by killing people and organising the parts of the skeletons of his victim's bodies.

Sounds fictional right? This chilling series presents America's most infamous serial killer exploring his horrifying crimes from the perspectives of his victims.

This is going to be a real-disturbing piece, so buckle up your belts with your loved ones as you are going to need them while watching this show.

7. The Irishman (IMDB rating:-7.8/10)

If you get bored easily then don't ever get intimidated by its more than three hour run-time, The Irishman will make your every moment worth it by elegantly mapping the gripping portrait of Frank Sheeran, a man caught between his loyalty to the mafia and the emotional toll of his actions. 

What happens when loyalty to the mob collides with the weight of one’s own conscience?

This movie is much more than a crime saga, questioning the price of loyalty and the inevitability of time, the stellar performances sets a narrative that spans for decades.

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8. The Trial of Chicago 7 (IMDB rating:-7.8/10)

Justice delayed is probably justice denied! But what if justice becomes a spectacle.

The Trial of Chicago 7 is inspired by the story of a group of anti-Vietnam War activists who were charged with crossing state lines to incite a riot after the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests.

An unbelievable courtroom drama with a history lesson highlighting the power of the government over the American justice system. Grand speeches, clever quips, razor-sharp dialogues and a timely message about standing up for one's beliefs is all packed in Sorkin's script. 

9. The Good Nurse (IMDB rating:-6.9/10)

What will you think If I told you that a nurse who could save your life would be actually the one to take your life?

The Good Nurse takes you to the life of Charles Cullen, a nurse turned serial killer and the woman who helped bring him down. This movie is an unsettling thriller based on a true story showing a typical blend of Medicine, Madness, and Murder. 

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10. Lost Girls (IMDB rating:-6.1/10)

How far can you go to find your lost child, that too when no one even cared about finding your child?

Lost Girls will take you through the journey of a mother's relentless search for her daughter, in turn leading to a search for a string of unsolved murders along the way. 

Lost Girls is a heartbreaking story of a mother, Mari Gilbert, who is fighting against indifference and injustice. When her daughter, Shannan, goes missing, Mari takes on a relentless search for answers to find her daughter, only to uncover a series of unsolved murders tied to the Long Island serial killer. 

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