TV series
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Overview
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-09-21
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 10 episodes
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Ryan Murphy Television, Prospect Films
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer
- Richard Jenkins as Lionel Dahmer
- Molly Ringwald as Shari Dahmer
- Michael Learned as Catherine Dahmer
- Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland
- Michael Beach as Det. Dennis Murphy
- Colby French as Patrick Kennedy
- Phet Mahathongdy as Somdy Sinthasomphone
- Brayden Maniago as Somsack Sinthasomphone
- Khetphet Phagnasay as Sounthone Sinthasomphone
- Karen Malina White as Shirley Hughes
- Scott Paophavihanh as Anouke Sinthasomphone
Creators and crew
- Ryan Murphy - Creator
- Ian Brennan - Creator
- Ian Brennan - Executive Producer
- Evan Peters - Executive Producer
- Alexis Martin Woodall - Executive Producer
- Ryan Murphy - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode One
After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.
Episode 2: Please Don't Go
A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.
Episode 3: Doin' a Dahmer
Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.
Episode 4: The Good Boy Box
From high school to the Army, Jeff struggles to find stability. While living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars.
Episode 5: Blood on Their Hands
Jeff's list of victims grows longer without a full police investigation. An encounter with a teen lands him in jail. Later, he gets his own apartment.
Episode 6: Silenced
Aspiring model Tony moves to Madison and meets Jeff at a bar, beginning a relationship through handwritten notes that takes a dark turn.
Episode 7: Cassandra
A prominent activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her harrowing experiences living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored.
Episode 8: Lionel
As Jeff awaits trial, his father deals with his own demons, the Milwaukee police try to save face and the victims' families share their stories.
Episode 9: The Bogeyman
Glenda, the victims and their families do their best to move forward despite haunting memories, while Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars.
Episode 10: God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance
In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target. His parents seek closure and Glenda pushes for a memorial on familiar grounds to honor the victims.
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