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Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

2024Show1 season9 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
Rotten Tomatoes41%55%

A deeply moving, tense drama series about crime and a real life story, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Are they monsters?

The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Biographical Portrait
  • Legal Thriller
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Performance-Driven
  • Societal Critique

Cast

24 of 132 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Uppendahl, Carl Franklin, Paris Barclay
Written by
Ian Brennan, David McMillan, Ryan Murphy
Produced by
Danielle Wang, Peggy Tachdjian, Bonnie Muñoz
Music by
Thomas Newman, Julia Newman

Everyone

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Facts

September 19, 2024 · September 19, 2024 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 2024
Last aired
September 19, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

One-Word Title, Giant Spider, Imperfect Ritual +9

  • One-Word Title
  • Giant Spider
  • Imperfect Ritual
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Not so Dire
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Conjoined Twins
  • Farmer's Daughter
  • Monstrous Germs
  • Bait-and-Switch

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?"

Questions about Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?

Netflix

In the United States, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (Rotten Tomatoes 41%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (41).

Will I feel good after watching Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story use?

One-Word TitleGiant SpiderImperfect RitualLaser-Guided KarmaNot so DireChekhov's GunBlack Dude Dies FirstDisproportionate RetributionConjoined TwinsFarmer's DaughterMonstrous GermsBait-and-Switchand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including One-Word Title, Giant Spider, and Imperfect Ritual.