Overview

• All eight episodes of the third Monster installment are now streaming on Netflix following the October 3 global release.
• Netflix says the season logged 12.2 million views in its first three days and currently ranks No. 1 on the UK TV chart.
• The series holds a low critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviews condemning its graphic tone and questioning its moral framing.
• Hunnam says the production avoided gratuitous shock, calling it an honest exploration of the human condition, and he cites extensive preparation including rare research materials and a post-shoot visit to Gein’s grave.
• Reporters and analysts note the show blends documented history with invented episodes, fueling debate over true‑crime dramatization and the line between fact and fiction.