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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

The gist

Netflix released all eight episodes of 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' worldwide on September 17, 2026.
The season reframes the 1892 ax murders as a dark comedy.

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 4, 1892Andrew and Abby Borden are found bludgeoned to death with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts home; daughter Lizzie becomes the prime suspect.
  2. Jul 8, 2025The season is first announced to be in development.
  3. Jul 2025Ella Beatty is cast as Lizzie Borden, alongside Rebecca Hall and Vicky Krieps.

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