How to watch

Monster debuted in 2022 with Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, starring Evan Peters, which became one of Netflix's most-watched English-language series and earned Niecy Nash-Betts an Emmy. The anthology continued with the Menendez brothers and then Ed Gein, the Wisconsin killer who inspired Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Each season tackles a different case with a new lead cast.

🕐 Release Order

Here are the seasons in the order they premiered on Netflix.

1. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022)
2. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)
3. Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025)

Because the seasons are unconnected, some viewers prefer to watch by the historical timeline of the crimes, which reorders the anthology significantly.

📖 Story Chronology

Chronologically by real events, Ed Gein's crimes came to light in 1957, Dahmer's killings spanned 1978 to 1991, and the Menendez murders took place in 1989.

1. Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025)
2. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022)
3. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Release order is the simplest route and lets you see how the show evolved its storytelling, from Dahmer's focus on victims and missed warnings to the Menendez season's conflicting perspectives and Ed Gein's exploration of how true crime shaped horror cinema. Historical order is a fascinating alternative for rewatches. Be aware that all three seasons contain graphic violence and disturbing themes. A fourth season has been announced, and we will add it here once it premieres.

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