Popular Netflix crime doc exposed.
Netflix has dropped a documentary so disturbing, so raw, and so unforgettable, viewers say they’ve watched it multiple times—and still can’t shake it.
Plot of crime show detailed.
The true crime doc centers around twin brothers with a secret so dark, it stayed hidden for decades.
But it’s not just slick filmmaking—this one hits where it hurts.
Tell Me Who I Am unpacks the story of Alex and Marcus Lewis, identical twins from the UK with a childhood straight out of a nightmare.
At 18, Alex suffered a traumatic motorcycle accident that wiped all of his memories—every single one.
Suddenly, his entire identity hinged on his brother Marcus, the only person he trusted.
Instead of revealing the brutal truth of their past, Marcus made a choice—he lied.
He fabricated a picture-perfect childhood to protect Alex from the horrifying reality of the abuse they both endured.
For years, Alex lived inside this illusion, unaware of the trauma that had shaped him.
The truth? It was so dark, Marcus couldn’t even speak it aloud. Not for years.
Themes of the film highlighted.
In the middle of the film, the brothers recount—with painful honesty—what it was like to grow up in silence and denial.
They reveal that their mother’s house was a façade, hiding a ring of unimaginable abuse by people who should have protected them.
Marcus breaks down, admitting that keeping the truth from Alex felt like both betrayal and salvation.
“I had to decide,” Marcus says in the film, voice shaking. “Do I let him live in peace, or do I bring him into hell with me?”
The documentary unfolds in three acts—each more gutting than the last.
First, Alex’s attempts to rebuild his identity.
Then, Marcus’s inner torment as the weight of the secret grows unbearable.
And finally, the brothers confront the truth, on-camera, in a moment so raw it silences even the most hardened true-crime junkies.
The climax? When Marcus finally tells Alex the truth—all of it—after decades of hiding.
Reactions to new film unveiled.
The film, directed by Ed Perkins, has received critical acclaim to match the viewer obsession.
Over on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s flexing a powerful 97% critic score, with reviews highlighting its emotional depth and razor-sharp storytelling.
The Guardian called it “slickly pieced together like a psychological thriller,” a rare compliment for a nonfiction film.
RogerEbert.com’s Tomris Laffly praised Perkins for handling the devastating story with “respect and care.”
Since hitting the platform, audiences have been left absolutely floored—both emotionally and mentally.
“My heart is absolutely broke,” echoed another, summing up the collective devastation.
A third put it bluntly: “Absolutely heartbreaking.”
While a fourth just wrote: “My jaw dropped.” And honestly? Same.
Watch on Netflix now.
The documentary is titled Tell Me Who I Am, and it’s streaming exclusively on Netflix.
If you’re into true crime with emotional depth, Tell Me Who I Am should be at the top of your watchlist.
You can watch the full film now on Netflix, where it’s quickly gaining a reputation as a must-see.
Tell Me Who I Am is available to stream worldwide, only on Netflix.