Plot Synopsis

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MADELEINE MCCANN is a one-hour documentary series that chronicles the case of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in 2007 while her family vacationed at a Portuguese resort. Following Madeleine's disappearance, her parents plead with both the public and police for answers. While the investigation into Madeleine's disappearance continues, the police begin to suspect that a helpful onlooker may be hiding something. As the Portuguese police face increased media scrutiny, the McCanns find their account of the night of Madeleine's disappearance called into question. The use of forensic dogs at the crime scene leads the investigators in a new direction. Later, an allegation rocks Gerry and Kate McCann. As the world turns against them, the McCanns receive some support. Also, a change in leadership shakes up the investigation. Private investigators reinvigorate the search for Madeleine. An FBI sketch artist takes another attempt at drawing the chief suspect. This eight-episode series premiered on Netflix on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT.