| Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story | |
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| No. of episodes | 9 |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | September 19, 2024 |
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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the second season of the American biographical crime drama anthology television series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix. This season centers on the 1989 murders of José (Javier Bardem) and Kitty Menendez (Chloë Sevigny), who were killed by their sons, Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch).
It is the second season in the Monster anthology series, following Dahmer. Having initially ordered the program in 2020 as a limited series, Netflix announced in 2022 that it had been renewed as an anthology series, with two further editions based on the lives of "other monstrous figures".[1] The second season, which focuses on the Menendez brothers, was announced to be in development on May 1, 2023.
Upon its premiere on September 19, 2024, the season received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, music, and overall production quality but criticized its runtime, inconsistent tone, and the incestuous depiction of the Menendez brothers. Erik Menendez denounced the season for its inaccuracies, particularly the portrayal of Lyle Menendez.[2] Despite the controversies, it achieved global commercial success, debuting as the number-one series on Netflix worldwide. A third season, titled The Original Monster, is currently in development, starring Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein.[3][4]
- ^ Blistein, Jon (September 4, 2024). "The Menendez Brothers Take Family Drama to New Extremes in Monsters Trailer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Woerner, Meredith (September 21, 2024). "Erik Menendez Blasts Netflix Series 'Monsters': 'Ryan Murphy Cannot Be This Naive and Inaccurate'". Variety. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 17, 2024). "'Monster' Season 3 Sets Charlie Hunnam to Star as Ed Gein". Variety. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ DeVore, Britta (October 3, 2024). "Ryan Murphy Unveils the Title For 'Monster' Season 3, Explains Why He Chose Ed Gein". Collider. Retrieved October 4, 2024.