Netflix’s “groundbreaking” true crime drama with Lesley Manville gets update on new series

The crime drama series “Monster” on Netflix has revealed the launch date for its third season, also unveiling a fresh poster.

Titled officially as “The Original Monster“, these new episodes are set to debut on the streaming platform starting from October 3rd. The show delves into the chilling murder cases carried out by notorious serial killer Ed Gein during the 1950s in Wisconsin.

In the upcoming season, Charlie Hunnam takes on the role of Ed Gein, with Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander, Addison Rae, Lesley Manville, and Danielle Campbell also joining the cast.

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Often referred to as the “precursor of notorious serial killers”, Edward Gein was allegedly involved in the brutal murder and disrespectful treatment of several women’s bodies, as per the general summary. His heinous acts served as inspiration for numerous iconic horror films such as The Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

The upcoming season belongs to Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s prestigious anthology collection, which delves into the lives of societal monsters, often centered around different true-crime murder cases for each installment.

2022 marked the start of this series, launching it with “The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” where actor Evan Peters portrayed the main character, a notorious serial killer.

In a turn of events, the leading actor clinched a Golden Globe, commending his exceptional performance. Meanwhile, Niecy Nash, portraying Dahmer’s suspicious neighbor Glenda, took home an Emmy prize for her supporting role.

In 2024, a new season came out that centered around the tale of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, which sparked debates due to its contentious portrayal and narrative approach.

The series has officially been renewed for a fourth season, featuring Ella Beatty stepping into the limelight as the notorious Lizzie Borden. In 1892, this historical character found herself at the center of a gruesome murder investigation involving her father and stepmother, using an axe as the suspected weapon.

Actors Vicky Krieps and Rebecca Hall will join forces with Beatty for the upcoming TV season. The filming is scheduled to start towards the end of this year.

The Original Monster is releasing on Netflix on 3 October.

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2025-08-28 18:49