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The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – Monsters

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46% Tomatometer 26 Reviews 54% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Story the lives of the Menendez brothers, convicted of the brutal 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills.
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Monsters — The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) The second season of Ryan Murphy’s biographical crime anthology literally doesn’t know when to stop. If you want to credit this to ambition, then there are rewards... but if you lean towards lurid excess, Monsters certainly incriminates itself. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times Monsters proves itself capable of confronting a complex case with sensitivity — which makes its increasing sensationalism and salaciousness all the more frustrating. Rated: 3/5 Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Matthew Creith TheWrap The series does a tremendous job of reflecting on the relationship between Lyle and Erik while never discounting their guilt. Sep 26, 2024 Full Review Laura Fernández El Pais (Spain) Uneven, but enjoyable nonetheless... [Full review in Spanish] Oct 4, 2024 Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine While visually stunning, the story lacks the emotional and narrative depth that would have made it great. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/10 Sep 30, 2024 Full Review Rohan Naahar The Indian Express Episode 5 would’ve been regarded as one of the greatest achievements in television had it belonged to practically any other programme. But plonked in the middle of Monsters, it comes across as positively vile. Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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DL W This glamorized the whole thing. First of all the actors that play the brothers look like models, in real life not so much. Now everyone is up in arms that they should be released from prison. The series was interesting in the beginning and the end. I was going to give up on the middle because it was so repetitive and drawn out. We still don’t know the truth but either way, they killed their parents while they were sleeping. They could have ran away and started a new life They could have killed just the dad but no, they wanted the money. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Bene L I had decided against watching this show because of the bad reviews. I guess I'm going to have to give more poorly-reviewed shows a shot now, because this was a gem. It's a rollercoaster of a story that leaves you guessing and second-guessing about what happened. The cast is ingenious, the acting superb, the pace is varied, and your sympathies change constantly. It is highly memorable. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Jon R Had high hopes that this would have some value. I'm afraid not. As is so often the case when multiple directors are used on a single story it was so very patchy. Sometimes actors were verging on the brilliant (Ari Graynor, Chavez) Some were nearly always great (Bardem, Sevigny, Koch) some constantly terrible (Nathan Lane as Dominick Dunne) and at other times the same actors were almost laughably unwatchable. It was at least four episodes too long given that they were reworking theories and unknowns, why was this...money? Also, probably Thomas Newman's worst ever score (so he didn't believe in it either?). Made me feel really sorry for the real boys (men)...what give Netflix the right to play games with their lives and their fate?? But then, Netflix is one of the most "entitled" and arrogant companies in the world right now. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Ari M Very disappointed in Murphy; the story was very slow and sometimes hard to watch, even though it has great acting. The direction, writing and perspective were the worst. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review andrew k Very slow and scenes were too long. Should have been 3 episodes . I battled through it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review Shoshana S The acting in this is great. The subject matter was hard going at times but it was well watch watching. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Blame It on the Rain Plagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Spree After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? The brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes; a new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Kill or Be Killed Lyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 19, 2024 The Hurt Man During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Don't Dream It's Over The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship, from their courtship through their fracturing marriage, plays out against family therapy sessions. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Showtime Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial; Menendez mania hits, from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Seismic Shifts A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift; the Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 19, 2024 Hang Men At a second trial, the prosecution aims to prove that Erik and Lyle are cold-blooded killers; after the verdict, the brothers face a new reality. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 19, 2024
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