Ryan Murphy’s anthology series returns with “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” following the true story of two brothers who murdered their parents.
After a season 1 of Monster tracing the journey of Jeffrey Dahmer (also known as Dahmer upon its release), Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan explore in season 2 the psychology of two criminal brothers, convicted of the murder of their parents in 1996, whose motive continues to be the subject of debate. In the United States, the case had been widely talked about in the 90s.
Almost 30 years later, this case has become a work of fiction. Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez is available on Netflix from September 19, 2024. The cast includes:The producers chose to entrust the roles to young talents, Nicholas Chavez, just seen in the American soap General Hospital and the more experienced Cooper Koch (Swallowed, Power Book II: Ghost).
A third season of the anthology series is already planned, which will retrace the journey of a character who has largely inspired cinema (Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Silence of the Lambs…) : Ed Gein. Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy) has already been announced as a performer.
What is the plot of the series? Monsters season 2 ?
Season 2 of Monsters follows the true story of Lyle and Erik Menendez. In 1996, two brothers were convicted of the murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menedez. The prosecution claimed that they were seeking to inherit the family fortune, but the brothers were and remain adamant about their motivations: their actions stemmed from the physical, emotional and sexual abuse suffered within their family.
Who are the actors in the cast of Monsters season 2?
- Nicholas Chavez: Lyle Menendez
- Cooper Koch: Erik Menendez
- Javier Bardem as Jose Menendez
- Chloë Sevigny as Kitty Menendez
- Nathan Lane: Dominick Dunne
- Ari Graynor: Leslie Abramson
- Dallas Roberts as Dr. Jerome Oziel
- Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth
- Jason Butler Harner: The Zoellers
- Enrique Murciano as Carlos Baralt
- Michael Gladis: Tim Rutten
- Drew Powell: Tom Linehan
Where to see Monsters season 2 in streaming?
The series Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez is to be seen exclusively on Netflix from September 19, 2024. It is available on condition that you pay a subscription to the platform streaming. There are several options available to you: a paid subscription costing 5.99 euros per month with the Netflix Standard offer with ads, 13.49 euros per month with the standard package (without ads and with two simultaneous screens), 19.99 euros per month (without ads and with 4 different screens at the same time).