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The Ed Gein Story – Monster

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Ed Gein, a seemingly harmless Wisconsin recluse in the 1950s, commits horrific crimes that shock the nation.
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Melanie McFarland Salon.com Oct 31
It may seem as if the point is to turn the mirror on society’s endless appetite for monstrosity. But, as usual, the makers of “Monster” want to have it all ways. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling Globe and Mail Oct 22
For all its craft and conviction, this series doesn’t illuminate our fascination with evil so much as indulge it, and that’s the real horror. Go to Full Review Matthew Creith TheWrap Oct 9
“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” strives to tell this monster’s story, but fails to deliver eight episodes worthy of a binge watch. Fantastic performances are diluted with exaggerated B-stories that go nowhere at a slow pace. Go to Full Review Denise Zubizarreta LatinaMedia.Co Nov 3
A+
The show is both critique and confession, art and indictment. It’s a true-crime thriller that eats its own genre alive. Go to Full Review Austin Burke Austin Burke/Flick Fan Nation Oct 24
7/10
Season 3 is visceral, uncomfortable, and tells this true story of Ed Gein in a slightly fictionalized way, not straying away from his atrocities. Hunnam makes some interesting decisions that are memorable, regardless of how divisive they will be. Go to Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine Oct 21
5/10
Instead of offering a deep and sober exploration of one of the most disturbing criminals of the 20th century, it opts for a mix of sensationalism and stylized fiction that strays...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cheriel R @Cheriel27 2d Charlie Hunnam delivers his best performance yet. Gory and nasty for the most part which it was. But that's about as accurate as it gets, given that it relies too much on the pop culture aspect of it, and fabrication to keep the viewer engaged. See more Jerzy O 4d Co za potwarz dla sztuki jako takiej, gniot który powstał nie wiadomo po co, ani tym bardziej nie wiadomo dla kogo . See more Adam P @apollack 5d Well written, directed, and acted. Hunnam’s performance alone is awards worthy. Creepy in a unique way. See more Lino P 5d Almost everything was fabricated. They should have just told the real story. See more Rose A Dec 30 I had almost closed my Netflix account because of all the rubbish movies / shows. The there was the Ed Gein series which I thought was the best show I have seen in YEARS. What can you say about something so artistic, brilliant acting, the scenery was beautiful, brilliantly put together, you get to know the characters, it does not glamorise serial killers, and omg the main actor (who plays Ed) he was obviously very devoted to his character and did an INCREDIBLE performance which actually had me in awe of his talent. I loved this show to absolute pieces (so to speak haha). Best show i have watched in years. Xx See more Michael C @Sdpats0505 Dec 23 I thought this show and acting was soooo good. I don’t know what all the bad reviews are about! See more Read all reviews
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Ryan Murphy

Creator

Ian Brennan

Creator

Charlie Hunnam

Ed Gein

Suzanna Son

Adeline Watkins

Tom Hollander

Alfred Hitchcock

Laurie Metcalf

Augusta Gein

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 2025 Mother! On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein's twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2025 Sick as Your Secrets Tormented by visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby; years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 3, 2025 The Babysitter Ed's warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show and ignites a bitter grudge that's hard to shake. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 3, 2025 Green Ed finds himself torn between two very different women; as the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 3, 2025 Ice Adeline's dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city; consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 3, 2025 Buxom Bird When the authorities uncover a nightmarish crime scene, Ed's puzzling explanations raise deeper questions; Adeline steps into the spotlight. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 3, 2025 Ham Radio Deputy Frank turns the Gein farmhouse into a sordid spectacle; Ed devises a unique method to communicate with his heroes in the outside world. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 3, 2025 The Godfather Ed finds new purpose helping investigators crack a disturbing case; but as the past and present blur, his terrifying legacy looms larger than ever. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, Carl Franklin, Janet Mock, Eric Kovtun
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2025
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