Plot Synopsis

THE CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE: NATALIA SPEAKS is a six-part docuseries that picks up where the finale of THE CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE left off, diving into the questions, controversies, and secrets unearthed in the first installment. But this time, Natalia shares her side of the story. The six-part docuseries also showcases an extensive, emotional sit down between Natalia and adoptive father Michael Barnett as they sit face-to-face for the first time and come to terms with the accusations that have been thrown around in both directions. NATALIA SPEAKS offers exclusive access to Natalia Grace Barnett as she shares her story and confronts her former adoptive parents Michael and Kristine Barnett's accusations head on. Over the course of six parts, NATALIA SPEAKS retraces her adoption saga and the Barnett's allegations from Natalia's perspective, offering insight into what really went on behind closed doors in the Barnett's home and how much truth there actually is to their claim Natalia was not a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan with a rare genetic disorder, but rather a homicidal adult intent on harming them and their children. NATALIA SPEAKS also features previously unseen evidence and footage, as well as new theories and testimony from an array of voices, including the retired FBI agents who initially investigated Natalia's case, genetic experts who help determine Natalia's true age, and the Tippecanoe County Deputy Prosecutor Jackie Starbuck who prosecuted Michael in his October 2022 trial. In addition, the docuseries sheds light into Natalia's next chapter, offering a portrait of her life with her new adoptive family and exclusive interviews with her adoptive parents, Bishop Antown and Christina Manns.

Ahead of the premiere, Investigation Discovery debuted THE CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE: THE ROAD TO NATALIA SPEAKS on Wednesday, December 26, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT. This one-hour special features legal analyst Beth Karas, who is featured across both series, breaking 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 CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE: NATALIA SPEAKS debuts on three consecutive nights from 9-11pm ET/PT, beginning Monday, January 1, 2024:

"Age, Rage & the Big Lie" (Monday, January 1, 2024 from 9-10pm ET/PT): Natalia attempts to fill the missing pieces of her life by learning the truth about her age; shocking new information reveals that the Barnetts knew more about Natalia when they adopted her than they ever let on.

"For the Love of Money" (Monday, January 1, 2024 from 10-11pm ET/PT): 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.

"By Any Means Necessary" (Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 9-10pm ET/PT): Natalia details the horrifying, multi-faceted conspiracy by the Barnetts to get rid of her; from having Natalia re-aged as an adult to attempting to institutionalize her, there was nothing the Barnetts would not try to rid themselves of Natalia.

"Houses of Horror" (Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 10-11pm ET/PT): Natalia returns to the Barnett's house of horrors as she confronts the neighbor who turned her back on her; Kristine's nefarious plan to get rid of Natalia now includes taking down Michael as well; Natalia prepares to confront Michael again.

"Trauma Bond" (Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 9-10pm ET/PT): Natalia and Michael square off again in a no-holds-barred confrontation; Natalia is looking for more than answers from Michael, and she wants evidence and admissions to the abuses she suffered at the hands of Michael and Kristine.

"One Door Closes" (Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 10-11pm ET/PT): The confrontation between Natalia and Michael comes to an unexpected and emotional end; as shocking details of her past in Ukraine come to light, Natalia finds her forever family.

When the series aired, listing services and Investigation Discovery's online schedule showed three, two-hour episodes with a single episode title that were different than the above. These titles were: "Little Lies" (Jan 1), "Goodbye for Good" (Jan 2), and "The Sit-Down" (Jan 3).