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The Monster Legacy Continues: Lizzie Borden Takes Center Stage in Season 4
Production is officially underway in Los Angeles on the fourth season of Monster, the chilling and award-winning anthology series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. Following the massive success of its previous installments: Dahmer, The Menendez Brothers, and Ed Gein – the new season will plunge audiences into the haunting story of Lizzie Borden, the infamous Massachusetts woman accused of brutally murdering her parents in 1892.
After an extensive casting search, Ella Beatty has been chosen to portray Borden, taking up the Monster torch from Charlie Hunnam, who portrayed Ed Gein in the third season. Hunnam will return to the franchise as Andrew Borden, Lizzie’s father, in a role that promises to deliver even more of the series’ trademark psychological complexity.
Beatty, known for her breakout role in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and her acclaimed performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, leads a stellar ensemble. Joining her are Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Monster: The Ed Gein Story) as the Bordens’ loyal maid Bridget Sullivan, Rebecca Hall (Christine, Passing) as stepmother Abby Borden, Billie Lourd (American Horror Story, The Last Showgirl) as Lizzie’s older sister Emma, and Jessica Barden (The End of the F**ing World*, Dune: Prophecy) as actress Nance O’Neill—Lizzie’s enigmatic companion.
Directing the first episode is Max Winkler (Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Grotesquerie), whose distinct visual style helped define the franchise’s darkly elegant tone.
Since its debut, Monster has become a cultural phenomenon, earning 24 Emmy nominations across its first two seasons. Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story dominated Netflix’s global charts, amassing over a billion viewing hours within its first two months. Its successor, Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story, captivated audiences and critics alike, earning 11 Emmy nominations in 2025.
The third installment, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, took the anthology to new heights—both artistically and emotionally. Exploring the twisted psyche of the “Plainfield Ghoul,” it topped Netflix’s global charts in its debut week and resonated with viewers for its haunting beauty and tragic humanity.
As production ramps up on Monster: Lizzie Borden, anticipation is already sky-high for what promises to be another unforgettable deep dive into the minds and myths of America’s most notorious figures.
Highly recommended: Monster: The Ed Gein Story stands as a masterpiece of storytelling—visually stunning, emotionally devastating, and profoundly disturbing. A haunting achievement in true-crime television that lingers long after the final frame.
