Netflix to release 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' in September 2026

Netflix will release 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' on September 17, 2026. This eight-episode series is the fourth installment in Ryan Murphy’s 'Monster' anthology, marking the first time the production focuses on a female subject.

The series depicts the historical case of Lizzie Borden, a woman from Massachusetts accused of murdering her father, Andrew Borden, and her stepmother, Abby Borden, with a hatchet in 1892. The narrative explores themes of repression, power, and revenge, focusing on the relationship between Lizzie and a maid named Bridget 'Maggie' Sullivan.

The cast features Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden, alongside Vicky Krieps, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Billie Lourd, Jessica Barden, and Sarah Paulson.