Menendez Series Sparks Controversy and Criticism

Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has sparked significant controversy since its release on September 19. The show, which dramatizes the 1989 murders of José and Kitty Menendez by their sons, Lyle and Erik, includes scenes of an incestuous relationship between the brothers, which has drawn backlash from viewers and Erik Menendez himself. Erik criticized the series for portraying 'blatant lies' and damaging his and Lyle's reputations. Murphy defended the series, stating it aimed to present multiple perspectives, including theories from journalist Dominick Dunne, and emphasized the brothers' claims of sexual abuse by their father. Despite the criticism, the series has become one of Netflix's most popular shows. A follow-up documentary featuring interviews with the brothers and key figures from their trials is set to premiere on Netflix soon.