TV series
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Overview
The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.
Details
- First air date
- 2024-09-19
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 9 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Ryan Murphy Television, Prospect Films
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Javier Bardem as José Menendez
- Chloë Sevigny as Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez
- Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez
- Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez
- Dallas Roberts as Dr. Jerome Oziel
- Marlene Forte as Marta Cano
- Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson
- Blanca Araceli as Grandma Maria
- Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth
- Larry Clarke as Brian Andersen
- Nathan Lane as Dominick Dunne
- Jason Butler Harner as Det. Les Zoeller
Creators and crew
- Ryan Murphy - Creator
- Ian Brennan - Creator
- Ryan Murphy - Executive Producer
- Alexis Martin Woodall - Executive Producer
- Carl Franklin - Executive Producer
- Javier Bardem - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Blame It on the Rain
Plagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position.
Episode 2: Spree
After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.
Episode 3: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The 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.
Episode 4: Kill or Be Killed
Lyle 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.
Episode 5: The Hurt Man
During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.
Episode 6: Don't Dream It's Over
The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.
Episode 7: Showtime
Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.
Episode 8: Seismic Shifts
A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.
Episode 9: Hang Men
At 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.
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