Netflix's 'Monsters' Series on Menendez Murders Faces Backlash

The Menendez family and critics condemn the portrayal of the brothers and the inclusion of controversial plotlines.

Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has sparked significant controversy since its release.
The series includes a controversial incest storyline, which the Menendez brothers and their family have strongly denied.
Family members and critics argue the show sensationalizes the case and misrepresents the brothers' experiences of alleged abuse.
Director Carl Franklin defended the graphic depiction of the murders, stating it was meant to highlight the brutality of the crime.
The Menendez family released a statement condemning the series as a 'grotesque shockadrama' and criticized Murphy for not consulting them.