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Netflix's Monster Season 4 Spotlights Lizzie Borden

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Netflix begins Season 4 of the Monster anthology, focusing on Lizzie Borden.
Ella Beatty will portray Lizzie Borden, with Charlie Hunnam returning as Andrew Borden.
The Ed Gein installment drew 12.2 million views in three days, ranked #1 in 11 countries, and logged 1 billion viewing hours in 60 days.
Previous seasons have earned Emmy nominations and wins.

History

Historical Context

The 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden shocked the nation, with Lizzie Borden accused of the crime. The trial, which began in June 1893, marked a turning point in media coverage of criminal cases, generating over 100 newspaper articles daily. Lizzie's acquittal and the sensationalism surrounding the case continue to influence true crime narratives in modern media.

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Story summary

Netflix begins Season 4 of the Monster anthology, focusing on Lizzie Borden.
Ella Beatty will portray Lizzie Borden, with Charlie Hunnam returning as Andrew Borden.
The Ed Gein installment drew 12.2 million views in three days, ranked #1 in 11 countries, and logged 1 billion viewing hours in 60 days.
Previous seasons have earned Emmy nominations and wins.

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