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Netflix Launches “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” Series Sep 17

8/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix will debut Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on September 17, 2026.
Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden, while Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Billie Lourd and Vicky Krieps portray Andrew, Abby, Emma and Bridget Sullivan.
The series will explore Lizzie’s rumored sapphic bond with maid Bridget Sullivan and her fight against family constraints.
Creator Ryan Murphy said the anthology’s first season centers on a woman and examines female rage and repression.

History

Historical Context

When Showtime debuted The L Word on January 18 2004, it became the network’s highest-rated new series and the first mainstream drama to center lesbian characters, running six seasons and 71 episodes. Its breakthrough paved the way for queer storytelling, a legacy Netflix taps in 2026 with Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, produced by Ryan Murphy.

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Story summary

Netflix will debut Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on September 17, 2026.
Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden, while Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Billie Lourd and Vicky Krieps portray Andrew, Abby, Emma and Bridget Sullivan.
The series will explore Lizzie’s rumored sapphic bond with maid Bridget Sullivan and her fight against family constraints.
Creator Ryan Murphy said the anthology’s first season centers on a woman and examines female rage and repression.

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