August 27th 2024.
Netflix is making waves once again with its upcoming series in the Monster anthology, which is set to follow the controversial first season centered on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The first installment, titled "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," was released in 2022 and quickly became a massive success for the streaming giant. Co-created by Ryan Murphy, the series delved into the twisted mind of Dahmer, with actor Evan Peters delivering a chilling performance.
Despite its popularity, the show also faced backlash from the families of Dahmer's victims, who criticized it for profiting off their pain and "retraumatizing" them. And now, two years later, Netflix is gearing up to release the second season of the anthology, which will focus on another infamous case from the 90s - the Menéndez brothers. The new season, titled "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story," will dive into the brutal murders of the brothers' parents and the controversial circumstances surrounding the case.
The Menéndez brothers, Lyle and Erik, made headlines in 1989 when they gunned down their wealthy parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers claimed that they were acting in self-defense after years of physical and emotional abuse from their parents, while prosecutors argued that their motive was to inherit their family fortune. The high-profile case captured the nation's attention and eventually led to the brothers' conviction for first-degree murder. They were both sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Netflix has just released the trailer for the upcoming nine-episode series, which boasts an all-star cast including Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny as the Menéndez parents, and Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch as Lyle and Erik. The show promises to tell the true story of two brothers who committed a heinous crime, with a focus on the controversial aspects of the case.
While many viewers are eagerly anticipating the return of the "best show ever," others have criticized the upcoming season, questioning the need to retell this particular story. Some have even accused the show of romanticizing the brothers and their actions. The backlash is not surprising, as the first season also faced similar criticism for its portrayal of Dahmer and the impact it had on the families of his victims.
In an interview, Eric Perry, a relative of one of the Menéndez brothers' victims, expressed his disappointment with the show, stating that it only serves to "retraumatize" the families of the victims. He emphasized the fact that these were real people whose lives were taken, and their loved ones are still dealing with the aftermath.
"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story" is set to premiere on Netflix on September 15. As with any highly anticipated release, the show has already sparked conversations and divided opinions. Whether you're eagerly anticipating the new season or questioning the need for its existence, one thing is for sure - this controversial case will once again be in the spotlight.
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