Netflix’s “Monster” series has once again captured the attention of true crime fans. The third season premiered on Oct. 3 and quickly ascended to the No. 1 spot on the platform’s trending list.
This latest installment delves into the life of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin murderer whose gruesome acts inspired iconic horror movies like “Psycho” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Charlie Hunnam portrays Gein, undergoing a significant physical transformation for the role, while Laurie Metcalf plays his domineering mother, Augusta.
The first couple of episodes make it clear that this season doesn’t shy away from darkness. Dropping just before Halloween, it blends psychological insight with a disturbingly gripping real-world story. Even before season 3 was released, Netflix had confirmed that season 4 is definitely coming, teasing a mysterious case that has become a major part of pop culture thanks to its infamous axe rhyme.
Now that “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” has claimed the top spot on Netflix, here’s everything we know so far about the next season.
What is the next season of ‘Monster’ about?
Season 4 of Netflix’s “Monster” anthology series will center on the infamous Lizzie Borden case, marking the show’s first season focused on a female figure. Titled “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,” production is set to begin this fall, with the season expected to premiere sometime in 2026.
This particular case is one of America’s most infamous and mysterious murder trials. It centers on Lizzie Borden, a woman from Fall River, Massachusetts, who was accused of brutally killing her father, Andrew Borden, and her stepmother, Abby Borden, with an axe on August 4, 1892.
The murders shocked the local community because they were unusually violent and because Lizzie came from a wealthy, respectable family. Investigators found that both victims had been struck multiple times, and suspicion quickly fell on Lizzie, the only adult female in the house at the time.
Lizzie was arrested and tried for the murders in 1893. Her trial drew massive public attention, in part because she was a woman, which made the idea of her committing such brutal crimes seem almost unimaginable to many at the time. After a highly publicized trial, Lizzie Borden was acquitted due to lack of conclusive evidence.
The fourth season features a talented ensemble cast, including Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden, Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden, Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullivan (the Bordens’ live-in maid), Charlie Hunnam as Andrew Borden, Billie Lourd as Emma Borden (Lizzie’s older sister), and Jessica Barden as Nance O’Neill (Lizzie’s actress friend).
Max Winkler, director of “Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and “Grotesquerie,” will take the reins for the opening episode.
Should you stream the ‘Monster’ series on Netflix?
If you’re a true crime fan, “Monster” could be a solid pick. Each season focuses on a real case, presenting the events and the people involved in a way that’s informative but still engaging. The anthology format also makes the series easy to jump into as you don’t need to have seen previous seasons to follow along, which is perfect if you’re short on time.
That said, “Monster” has also sparked some controversy due to its dramatization of real-life crimes. The third season, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” in particular, drew criticism for graphic violence and a sensationalized narrative. Whether the series is right for you depends on your interest in real cases told with dramatic storytelling and how comfortable you are with intense or controversial scenes.
Despite the debate, the series clearly continues to attract viewers. The first two seasons have made a major impact, earning a total of 24 Emmy nominations. “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” starring Evan Peters, became one of Netflix’s most-watched series ever, reaching one billion viewing hours in its first 60 days and currently ranking No. 4 on the platform’s all-time English-language TV list.
The follow-up, “Monster: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story,” focused on the Menendez brothers and earned 11 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2025.
Now, the third season has already shot to the No. 1 spot on Netflix, proving that the series remains a hit with viewers. And considering season 4 was confirmed before the third season's release, shows that Netflix has confidence in the series’ ongoing popularity.
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