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Ed Gein Story Tops Netflix Despite View Decline

10/15/2025

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Murphy's Monster Triumph

Monster: The Ed Gein Story became Netflix's top show with 20.7 million views in its second week, ahead of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story at 19.5 million.
Average daily views declined from 4.1 million to 2.9 million.
Ryan Murphy, the series creator, developed the show, which examines Ed Gein, a 1950s Wisconsin serial killer.

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Borden's Murderous Legacy

Netflix's Monster anthology shifts focus to Lizzie Borden in its fourth season, the first female-led installment.
Ella Beatty will portray Lizzie Borden, with Charlie Hunnam as Andrew and Rebecca Hall as Abby.
Production began in October 2025, with a planned 2026 release.
The season will explore the 1892 axe murders and Lizzie's trial and acquittal, aligning with Ryan Murphy's aim to spotlight complexities of women labeled as monsters.

History

Historical Context

The 1892 axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, captivated the nation, leading to Lizzie Borden's sensational trial in 1893. Despite evidence suggesting her guilt, including a broken hatchet linked to the murders, she was acquitted. This case, alongside Ed Gein's 1957 trial, reflects societal anxieties about crime and mental illness, shaping modern true crime narratives.

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Murphy's Monster Triumph

Monster: The Ed Gein Story became Netflix's top show with 20.7 million views in its second week, ahead of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story at 19.5 million.
Average daily views declined from 4.1 million to 2.9 million.
Ryan Murphy, the series creator, developed the show, which examines Ed Gein, a 1950s Wisconsin serial killer.

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