Monsters (2024)
The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.
- Ryan Murphy
- Ian Brennan
- Tom Kent
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Episode 1 - Blame It on the Rain
Release Date: 2024-09-19Plagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position.
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Episode 2 - Spree
Release Date: 2024-09-19After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.
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Episode 3 - Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Release Date: 2024-09-19The brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes. A new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past.
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Episode 4 - Kill or Be Killed
Release Date: 2024-09-19Lyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik.
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Episode 5 - The Hurt Man
Release Date: 2024-09-19During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.
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Episode 6 - Don't Dream It's Over
Release Date: 2024-09-19The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.
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Episode 7 - Showtime
Release Date: 2024-09-19Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.
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Episode 8 - Seismic Shifts
Release Date: 2024-09-19A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.
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Episode 9 - Hang Men
Release Date: 2024-09-19At a second trial, the prosecution aims to prove that Erik and Lyle are cold-blooded killers. After the verdict, the brothers face a new reality.