Netflix has released the first teaser for the upcoming season of Monster. This entry focuses on the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, starring Ella Beatty in the title role. The project arrives on the platform September 17 and marks the first time this anthology series centers on a female subject.
The teaser plays with the familiar nursery rhyme about the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts. While the 1892 crimes resulted in a trial that drew global attention, Lizzie Borden walked away innocent. This season examines that historical ambiguity, along with the pressures of her domestic life under her father’s rigid household rules.
The cast includes Charlie Hunnam as Andrew Borden and Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden. Vicky Krieps appears as the family maid, Bridgette Sullivan, and the narrative hints at a specific connection between the two women. The production aims to examine themes of repression and public perception during a period defined by strict social expectations.
Ryan Murphy leads the production for this installment. While previous seasons covered figures like Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers, the Borden story offers a different angle by highlighting a figure who avoided a criminal conviction despite widespread public suspicion. Viewers can expect a retelling that incorporates historical evidence alongside the creative direction of the Monster anthology.