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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)
Original Title: Monsters
98.-63
84%
7.9 (166k) 18+
Age rating
53min
1 Seasons
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Synopsis
Two brothers accused of a ghastly crime captivated American audiences
The gripping real-life tale of two brothers who gained notoriety for the shocking murder of their affluent parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. Aged 21 and 18 at the time, the brothers asserted that their actions were driven by self-defense, citing years of enduring profound physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is 98 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The TV show has moved down the charts by -63 places since yesterday. In Canada, it is currently more popular than Jujutsu Kaisen but less popular than How I Met Your Mother.
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94. |  Emily in Paris | -71 | |
95. |  Doctor Odyssey | +1 | |
96. |  The Chosen | -3 | |
97. |  How I Met Your Mother | -3 | |
98. |  Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story | -63 | |
99. |  Jujutsu Kaisen | +13 | |
100. |  NCIS | +6 | |
101. |  Chef's Table: Noodles | -92 | |
102. |  Succession | -3 |
What to know
Following the success of Dahmer, Season 2 of Monsters focuses on the Menendez Brothers
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the second season of the true crime anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix.
What is Monster about?
Season 1 of "Monster", Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, focused on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and experienced major success during its release in September 2022. Within a week of its debut, Dahmer swiftly claimed the top spot across various streaming charts and secured the position as the most-watched series on Netflix. Impressively, it also became the third title to surpass 1 billion views on the platform, achieving this remarkable milestone in just 60 days. Lead star Evan Peters additionally earned the Golden Globe award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film in 2023.
The second season of Monster follows the true story of the Menendez Brothers who were convicted of murdering their wealthy parents. The case received immense attention since Court TV broadcasted the trial beginning in 1993.
Who worked behind-the-scenes of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?
Ryan Murphy is an Emmy Award winning writer and director best known for co-creating the American Horror Story franchise with creative partner, Brad Falchuk. Ian Brennan co-created the musical dramedy Glee with Murphy and Falchuk along with the black comedy series, Scream Queens.
Who is in the cast of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?
Cooper Koch and Nicholas Chavez portray the titular brothers, Erik and Lyle Menendez, respectively. Koch has appeared in They/Them while Chavez has played series regular Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital, winning the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series in 2022. Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny plays the Menendez parents while Nathan Lane portrays Dominick Dunne. Ari Graynor plays lead counsel for Erik Menendez, Leslie Abramson. Leslie Grossman stars as Judalon Smyth.
Additional cast members include Dallas Roberts as Dr. Jerome Oziel, Jason Butler Harner as Detective Les Zoeller, Enrique Murciano as Carlos Baralt, Michael Gladis as Tim Rutten, Drew Powell as Det. Tom Linehan, Charlie Hall as Craig Cignarelli, Gil Ozeri as Dr. William Vicary, Jeff Perry as Peter Hoffman, Tessa Auberjonois as Dr. Laurel Oziel, Tanner Stine as Perry Berman, Larry Clarke as Brian Andersen, Jade Pettyjohn as Jamie Pisarcik and Marlene Forte as Marta Cano.
Where can I watch Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered on Netflix on September 19, 2024.
Production News
- May 1, 2023
- Netflix has given the green light for a second season of Ryan Murphy's Monster anthology series. This installment will focus on the story of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Accompanying the announcement, the streaming platform dropped a teaser that features the 911 call made by the brothers following the murders. The release of the season is set for 2024. (Source: Netflix Tudum)
- June 29, 2023
- Cooper Koch and Nicholas Chavez are revealed to lead the season as Erik and Lyle Menendez, respectively. (Source: Deadline)
- January 17, 2024
- Nathan Lane joins the cast as Vanity Fair writer and investigative journalist Dominick Dunne. Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny are also set to portray the Menendez parents, Jose and Kitty. (Source: Deadline)
- February 2, 2024
- Ari Graynor joins the cast portraying Leslie Abramson, the real-life lead counsel for Erik Menendez. (Source: Deadline)
- February 5, 2024
- Leslie Grossman joins the cast as Dr. Jerome Oziel’s former patient and mistress, Judalon Smyth. (Source: Deadline)
- February 8, 2024
- A number of new cast members were announced to star in the upcoming Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. These include Dallas Roberts, Jason Butler Harner, Enrique Murciano, Michael Gladis, Drew Powell, Charlie Hall, Gil Ozeri, Jeff Perry, Tessa Auberjonois, Tanner Stine, Larry Clarke, Jade Pettyjohn and Marlene Forte. (Source: Deadline)
- April 22, 2024
- Netflix confirms the release window for the upcoming season of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is sometime in the second half of 2024, prior to the end of the year. (Source: Screen Rant)
- August 20, 2024
- An official date announcement teaser featuring the two brothers walking into their home followed by a gunshot confirms Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story will premiere on Netflix on September 19, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
- September 4, 2024
- The official trailer for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story released. It teases the night of the brutal murder of Jose and Kitty and highlights the media frenzy surrounding the real-life case. (Source: The Playlist)
- September 12, 2024
- A new trailer released for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story showcasing the remarkably tense relationship between the Brothers and their parents. (Source: Collider)
- September 19, 2024
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered on Netflix.
