Netflix Released Monster Season 4
The latest installment of the crime anthology series features a narrative take on the story of Lizzie Borden.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Horror
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Netflix has released the fourth season of its crime anthology series, Monster. This new chapter centers on the historical story of Lizzie Borden.
Why it matters
The show serves as a high-profile expansion of the popular true crime anthology brand created by Ryan Murphy. It aims to recontextualize famous historical figures through the lens of a dramatized revenge murder narrative.
Monster Season 4 currently holds a 50 percent score on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer and a 27 percent score on the Popcornmeter. This follows the third season of the anthology, which explored the story of Ed Gein.
The players
Ryan Murphy
He is the creator and producer of the Monster anthology series and a prolific television writer known for developing popular long-running shows.
Lizzie Borden
She is the historical figure whose infamous 19th-century murder trial serves as the primary subject matter for the season.
The details
Produced by Ryan Murphy, the series shifts its focus to Lizzie Borden to explore themes of revenge murder. The season features a large ensemble cast including Ella Beatty, Vicky Krieps, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Sarah Paulson, and Jessica Barden.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: The release of the fourth season on Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the pattern set by the Netflix true crime anthology model of rotating controversial historical cases each cycle. The move reflects the broader Hollywood strategy of leveraging established IP to maintain subscription engagement across successive seasons.
The full season is now available for streaming on the Netflix platform. Viewers can access the episodes immediately through their existing subscription plans.
The takeaway
The mixed critical and audience reception suggests that even popular anthology formats face challenges when dramatizing well-known historical cases. Viewers should consider checking the latest Rotten Tomatoes scores before committing to the full series runtime.
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