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You think Taylor Sheridan is prolific? Take a look at Ryan Murphy’s extensive body of work.

Murphy has been a significant force behind some of the biggest shows across various platforms. His contributions span broadcast hits like Glee, 9-1-1, and 9-1-1: Lone Star, cable successes such as American Horror Story, and popular streaming offerings including Netflix’s The Watcher and Ratched. Murphy is also co-creator of the anthology series Monster, which drew significant attention with its first season covering Jeffrey Dahmer. This popular series is set to return for a second season, focusing on Lyle and Erik Menendez—more commonly known as the Menendez brothers—hopefully without sparking as much controversy as its predecessor.

Here’s everything you need to know about Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, including the cast and release date.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a dramatized retelling of the notorious crimes committed by Lyle and Erik Menendez. The brothers were convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. Although the trial didn’t quite reach the frenzy of the O.J. Simpson trial, it wasn’t far behind in terms of public fascination.

Brenna Ehrlich, writing for Rolling Stone in 2017, aptly captured the public’s captivation with the case: “The Menendez case, which played out largely on TV screens across the country—and featured a cast of lively, almost garish characters—personified a shocking erosion of the American Dream for its captivated audience. It turned real-life tragedy into live entertainment and foreshadowed our current obsession with true-crime docuseries and reality TV.” This interest has only grown stronger over the years.

If you’re looking to dive deeper into the Menendez case, Robert Rand’s book The Menendez Murders: The Shocking Untold Story of the Menendez Family and the Killings that Stunned the Nation is an excellent resource. As for the show, here’s the official plot synopsis provided by Netflix:

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story follows Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who fatally shot their parents in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. During their trials, the brothers cited years of abuse as the reason for murdering their parents. However, prosecutors argued that their motive was to get their hands on the family fortune.

Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch star as brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, respectively. Their parents, José and Kitty, are portrayed by Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny.

The supporting cast includes Nathan Lane as investigative journalist Dominick Dunne; Ari Graynor as district attorney Leslie Abramson; Dallas Roberts as therapist Dr. Jerome Oziel; Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth, the mistress of Dr. Oziel; Jason Butler Harner as Beverly Hills detective Les Zoeller; Enrique Murciano as the brothers’ uncle Carlos Baralt; and Gil Ozeri as Dr. William Vicary.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is set to debut on Netflix on September 19, marking just over 35 years since the crime occurred.

Watch the teaser trailer for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story below:

Source: Netflix, Rolling Stone