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In the latest season of the Monsters series, The Menendez Brothers case gets its own grotesque retelling. Continuing from the first season 's focus on the Jeffrey Dahmer murder spree, this season we see the viral case of the Menendez murder. Lyle and Erik Menendez were charged for the murder of their parents in the late 80s, but the story is as far from a clear cut case as can be.
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It’s 1989, and Lyle Menendez (Nicholas Chavez) and his brother Erik (Cooper Koch) head to their parents' — Kitty (Chloë Sevigny) and Jose (Javier Bardem) Menendez — memorial service. Despite the tragedy, Lyle nonchalantly discusses his future aspirations and business plans, while Erik, haunted by their brutal crime, starts to break down. The contrast between the two brothers' coping mechanisms lays the foundation for a complex exploration of their guilt.
Erik’s breakdown leads to his confession to his psychologist, Dr. Oziel (Dallas Roberts). Erik then begins to recall and relive the murder, explaining how their father’s aggressive nature behavior pushed them over the edge, aided by their mother’s enablement. Verbal and sexual abuse shape the brothers' motivations, and we see subtle flashes of their childhood pain, especially in Lyle's insecurities, and begin to understand the psychological depth to their actions.
Don’t believe everything you see. The audience was quick to dismiss the show after Ryan Murphy, the director, labeled the Menendez brothers as "monsters," sparking significant backlash. Many viewers felt this characterization overlooked the complexities of their situation and failed to accurately portray the brothers' emotional struggles — especially the lack of emphasis on the abuse the brothers endured at a young age, which profoundly impacted their psyches. Erik Menendez also released a statement highlighting his disappointment in the ‘ dishonest portrayal ’.
WHERE TO WATCH- You can watch the series on Netflix or watch the trailer on YouTube (runtime: 2:44).
