Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it won an Emmy, though it had middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Act or The Penguin, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 945K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Created by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
- Javier BardemJosé Menendez
- Chloë SevignyMary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez
- Cooper KochErik Menendez
- Nicholas Alexander ChavezLyle Menendez