The Netflix series "Monster" is an American biographical crime drama anthology created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan that highlights the lives of infamous killers. Each season focuses on a different killer or killers. The first season, "The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," centers on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and was released in 2022. The second season, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," covers the Menendez brothers' murder case and was released in 2024. The third season, "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," focuses on Ed Gein, a notorious murderer and grave robber whose crimes inspired famous horror films. This season debuted in October 2025 and explores Gein's life, motives, and impact on pop culture, including his complex relationship with his mother and his mental struggles. A fourth season focusing on murder suspect Lizzie Borden is in development. The series is known for commercial success and critical acclaim, especially for the first two seasons.
