Netflix's 'Monster' S04 to feature infamous Lizzie Borden case
What's the story
Netflix is reportedly working on the fourth season of its true-crime anthology series, Monster. The fourth installment will focus on the infamous Lizzie Borden case, who was tried and acquitted for the 1892 ax killings of her father and stepmother in Massachusetts. The news comes as fans eagerly await Season 3, titled The Original Monster, starring Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein.
Production details
Season 4 in pre-production, shoot expected to start soon
According to Deadline, the fourth season of Monster is currently in pre-production with plans for a fall shoot. As per reports, casting for the lead is underway. The Borden murders and subsequent trial received extensive media coverage in the US and have remained a part of American popular culture since then.
Cultural impact
Numerous adaptations of the Borden case
Borden's case has inspired many movies, shows, and theater adaptations over the years. Some of the most notable adaptations include Lizzie Borden Took an Axe (2014) and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015). The second season, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, also focused on a high-profile murder case that received a huge amount of coverage and social media discourse.
Series success
'Monster' Season 1 was about Jeffrey Dahmer
The Monster series was created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy, first premiered on Netflix in 2022. While the inaugural season got mixed reviews, Evan Peters's performance as the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer got him a Golden Globe win. It is currently the fourth most-watched TV show in Netflix history.