# Netflix Monster anthology series release

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> Updated: 2026-09-26T21:00:40.000Z. Sources: 47. Developments: 3.

Netflix has released the fourth season of the ‘Monster’ true crime anthology series, titled ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the eight-episode series dramatizes the 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts.

The production features Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden, Charlie Hunnam as Andrew Borden, Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden, and Vicky Krieps as Bridget ‘Maggie’ Sullivan. While the historical Lizzie Borden was acquitted in 1893, the series takes a fictionalized and speculative approach, portraying her as guilty and exploring her relationship with the family maid. Historians have noted that while the show presents a romantic relationship between Lizzie and Bridget as a central element, there is no concrete evidence to support such a connection in real life.

Since its release, the series has reached the number one spot on Netflix’s global Top 10, accumulating 12.1 million views within its first four days. However, critical reception remains mixed, with the show holding a 36% score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Discussions regarding the production have focused on its departure from historical accuracy. Specifically, the series depicts a volatile marriage between Andrew and Abby Borden involving infidelity and rapid remarriage; this contrasts with historical accounts suggesting Andrew married Abby three years after his first wife’s death, and Lizzie’s own testimony that her parents appeared ‘happily united’ during her inquest. By incorporating themes of ‘female rage’ and social oppression, the creators continue to use sensationalized narratives to explore historical figures. The series also incorporates a fictionalized connection to serial killer Aileen Wuornos to examine the psychological motivations of violent women.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Netflix releases Lizzie Borden true crime series

Netflix's new ‘Monster’ season dramatizes the 1892 Lizzie Borden case, blending historical true crime with gothic fiction and psychological exploration.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-series-monster-explores-lizzie-borden-story

### 2026-09-20: Netflix releases Lizzie Borden season of ‘Monster’ anthology

Netflix’s ‘Monster’ anthology returns with ‘The Lizzie Borden Story,’ starring Ella Beatty. The series explores the 1892 Massachusetts murders, blending historical facts with fictionalized romantic elements.

40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-releases-lizzie-borden-anthology-series

### 2026-08-22: Sarah Paulson to portray Aileen Wuornos in Netflix's Monster series

Sarah Paulson will portray Aileen Wuornos in the upcoming season of Netflix’s ‘Monster’ anthology, which focuses on the legacy of Lizzie Borden and themes of female rage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarah-paulson-to-portray-aileen-wuornos-in-netflixs-monster-series

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