Netflix releases Lizzie Borden true crime series

Netflix has released the fourth season of its true crime anthology series, ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’. The production, led by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, focuses on the 1892 unsolved axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts.

While the series is based on the historical figure Lizzie Borden—who was acquitted of the crimes in 1893—critics and viewers have noted that the show leans heavily into fictionalized and gothic elements. The narrative explores themes of female repression, power, and revenge, even incorporating a fictionalized connection to serial killer Aileen Wuornos to examine the psychological motivations of violent women.

Historical details highlighted include the Borden family's significant wealth, estimated at over $300,000 at the time, and the complex domestic tensions involving Lizzie, her father, and her stepmother. The series has seen high viewership, reaching the global Top 10, despite receiving mixed reviews regarding its departure from strict historical accuracy.