TVTV NewsNetflixA true crime documentary which has recently landed on Netflix is described as 'shocking' and 'must-watch' TV that has viewers 'cancelling their plans to binge it'09:06, 20 May 2026If you're on the hunt for something a bit out of the ordinary to watch, a "shocking" new documentary has been hailed as "must watch" television. TV and film critic Luke Eccleston spotted the 90-minute programme, which he claims has had Netflix subscribers "cancelling their plans" to binge-watch it.‌"This might be the most gripping documentary that has dropped on Netflix all year," he exclaimed in a TikTok video. The documentary in question is entitled The Crash. "It's a true crime story that follows a 17-year-old girl and when she crashes her car into a building, she kills her boyfriend and her friend," Luke revealed.‌Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Without giving too much away, he explained that what initially appeared to be a tragic accident turned out to be something far more sinister. "It's a murder," Luke said. "It delves into the case and is a psychological drama that will genuinely blow your mind."The critic went on to confess he was "gripped from start to finish" with The Crash being "so well done".He concluded: "I'm going to be telling everyone about it."‌Netflix's brief synopsis of The Crash reads: "A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case in this documentary."Directed by Gareth Johnson, the documentary chronicles the story of Mackenzie Shirilla, whose crash killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan and resulted in her being convicted of 12 felonies.The documentary boasts a modest IMDb score of 6.7 out of 10 based on over 2,000 viewer ratings.‌One recent critique stated: "A must-watch for true-crime fans. It's an emotional rollercoaster which will keep you intrigued, invested and guessing from start to finish."Another viewer commented: "This is one of those true-crime documentaries where you'll be shocked that certain people thought it was a good idea to participate."While a third observed: "Ultimately, The Crash is more than just a true-crime documentary; it's a call to action to look at your own screen and ask yourself: if my life were stripped down to my highlights, what story would it tell?"Article continues belowAnd a fourth person told Luke: "Just watched it because of your recommendation and it was really good, so thank you."This programme isn't the sole series examining Mackenzie Shirilla and her case, meanwhile.True crime show Killer Cases also includes an episode (episode 12) covering the incident. Entitled 'Murder on Wheels', audiences can still access it through Channel 4.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌NetflixDocumentariesTikTok