Original title
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace
Released
5/29/2023
Origin country
US
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Production companies
Hot Snakes Media
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
16
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.
Legal analyst, Beth Karas, breaks down the key moments and takeaways from the first installment to highlight just what is at stake for Natalia as Natalia Speaks picks back up with her story.
The Barnett’s adoption of Natalia, an allegedly six-year-old Ukrainian Orphan, turns into a nightmare when they learn she may not be six or Ukrainian. With suspicions mounting, the Barnetts discover they may have an adult stranger in their home.
Michael Barnett reveals Natalia tried to poison and harm them as the Barnett’s own lies surface. This information leads to the question -- is there more than one villain here?
Now re-aged as an adult and living alone, Natalia wreaks havoc at her new apartment by sexually propositioning and stalking the residents. Meanwhile, the Barnett’s truly sinister side emerges as they face a social services investigation into Natalia.
The Barnetts, now divorced, abandon Natalia in an apartment in Lafayette, Indiana. With no food, a/c, electricity or phone, the police get involved. Despite Michael’s efforts to blame Kristine solely, his shocking confessions lead to their arrests.
As Michael’s trial approaches, he shifts fault to Kristine and catches a break when the judge throws out any discussion of Natalia’s age during the trial.
Michael Barnett must face the consequences of his actions, and Kristine is next.
Picking up where the shocking finale of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace left off, Natalia Speaks dives headfirst into the questions, controversies, and secrets unearthed in the first installment, but this time, Natalia shares her side of the story.
In a jaw-dropping premiere, Natalia attempts to fill the missing pieces of her life by learning the truth about her age. Meanwhile, shocking new information reveals that the Barnetts knew more about Natalia when they adopted her than they ever let on.
In an explosive confrontation, Natalia demands answers from Michael about why they adopted her. Law enforcement officials involved in the case answer questions about the Barnetts' true motivations behind adopting Natalia.
Natalia describes the horrible multi-pronged plot by the Barnetts to get rid of her. The Barnetts would try anything to get rid of Natalia, from having her re-aged as an adult to attempting to institutionalize her.
Natalia returns to the Barnett's home of horrors to confront the neighbor who abandoned her. Kristine's evil plan to eliminate Natalia now includes eliminating Michael as well. Natalia is preparing to confront Michael once more.
Natalia and Michael square off once more in a no-holds-barred brawl. Natalia wants more than just answers from Michael. She wants evidence and admissions about the assault she endured at the hands of Michael and Kristine.
Natalia and Michael's argument comes to an unexpected and emotional end. Natalia discovers her permanent family as terrible secrets about her past in Ukraine emerge.
The Final Chapter sees Natalia's journey come to a conclusion but not before she is forced to navigate a number of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Trapped by her adoptive parents, Natalia desperately seeks a way out.
Natalia flees with the DePauls, terrified of her parents' impending wrath.
Natalia moves in with the DePauls, yet Cynthia and Antwon's grip tightens from afar; Natalia's presence ignites chaos, driving a wedge between Nicole and Vince and pushing Vince to the brink of leaving.
Natalia fights to break free from the suffocating grip of her manipulative parents, Cynthia and Antwon; as their deceit unravels, she reclaims her life with a new, loving family.
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