Ryan Murphy's Menendez Brothers Series Debuts on Netflix

Netflix is set to release 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' on September 19, 2024, as the second installment in Ryan Murphy's true crime anthology series. The series stars Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny as the Menendez brothers' parents, with Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch portraying Lyle and Erik Menendez. The narrative will delve into the infamous 1989 murders of José and Kitty Menendez, focusing on the brothers' claims of abuse versus the prosecution's argument of financial motive. The announcement coincided with the 35th anniversary of the parents' murder, and the series promises to explore societal perceptions of monstrosity in true crime. This follow-up comes after the success of 'DAHMER — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,' which prompted Netflix to expand the anthology format. Additionally, Netflix has secured exclusive access to the Menendez brothers for a future documentary feature.