Netflix’s hit true-crime anthology Monster is returning with one of its most chilling and talked-about installments: Monster: Lizzie Borden. Creator Ryan Murphy has already called it the darkest chapter in the entire franchise.

The series will dive deep into the infamous 1892 axe murders that shocked America and turned Lizzie Borden into one of the most notorious figures in U.S. criminal history. Following the massive success of Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and the recently released Ed Gein season, Monster: Lizzie Borden is shaping up to be the most disturbing and psychologically intense entry yet.

What We Know About Monster: Lizzie Borden

The new season explores the brutal double murder of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts on August 4, 1892. Lizzie Borden, the 32-year-old daughter, was arrested and tried for the crimes in one of the most sensational trials of the 19th century. She was ultimately acquitted, but the case has fascinated the public for over 130 years.

Ryan Murphy has described the season as “the darkest chapter yet,” promising a raw, unflinching look at the Borden family dynamics, the rigid social expectations placed on women in Victorian-era America, and the lingering questions that still surround the case.

Star-Studded Cast Led by Ella Beatty

The ensemble is one of the strongest Monster has assembled:

• Ella Beatty (The White Lotus) leads as Lizzie Borden — a breakout role for the young actress.
• Charlie Hunnam joins in a major supporting role.
• Rebecca Hall (The Prestige, Christine)
• Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread)
• Billie Lourd (American Horror Story)
• Jessica Barden (The End of the F**ing World*)

This stacked cast suggests Netflix and Ryan Murphy are treating Lizzie Borden as a prestige-level event series with serious awards potential.

When Will Monster: Lizzie Borden Release on Netflix?

The series is officially in production and is expected to premiere on Netflix later in 2026. While an exact date has not yet been announced, insiders say the team is aiming for a fall or holiday window to maximize impact.

Why Monster: Lizzie Borden Could Be the Franchise’s Biggest Yet

• It’s the first time the Lizzie Borden story has been given the full Ryan Murphy treatment — blending psychological horror, period drama, and true-crime tension.
• The case remains unsolved in the eyes of many historians, giving the writers room to explore multiple theories and moral gray areas.
• After the global phenomenon of Dahmer and the strong response to the Menendez season, Monster: Lizzie Borden has the potential to become the most culturally discussed entry in the anthology.

What do you think? Are you excited for Monster: Lizzie Borden or do you think the case is too old to feel fresh? Who are you most looking forward to seeing in the cast — Ella Beatty as Lizzie or one of the veteran actors? Drop your predictions and theories about what really happened in the Borden house in the comments below — we read every single one!