Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, the fourth season of the Netflix anthology created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, debuts on September 17, 2026, shifting its focus to a female figure for the first time. Starring Ella Beatty, the series explores the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, the woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother in Fall River in 1892, blending true crime, dark fairy-tale atmospheres, and a pronounced Grand Guignol style. The narrative, unfolding across eight episodes directed by Max Winkler, also develops through Lizzie's relationship with her maid Bridget (Vicky Krieps) and intertwines with a second timeline dedicated to serial killer Aileen Wuornos, portrayed by Sarah Paulson, in an attempt to construct a discourse on female violence and its representations.

Despite a notable cast that also includes Charlie Hunnam and Rebecca Hall, the season receives criticism for a schematic narrative and a certain difficulty in balancing its ambitions with the depth of the story.