Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' Sparks Controversy

The Netflix series faces backlash over its portrayal of the Menendez brothers, while cast and creators defend the show's approach.

Ryan Murphy's 'Monsters' series on Netflix has ignited controversy for its depiction of the Menendez brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.
The show hints at an incestuous relationship between Lyle and Erik Menendez, a claim that has been widely criticized as inaccurate and damaging.
Cooper Koch, who plays Erik Menendez, met with the real Erik in prison, while Murphy and Nicholas Alexander Chavez, who plays Lyle, chose not to engage with the brothers personally.
Cast members defend the series, emphasizing its dramatization and multiple perspectives, including the brothers' claims of abuse by their parents.
Murphy suggests the series has sparked renewed public interest in the Menendez case, potentially opening the door for discussions about a retrial and prison reform.