Netflix has announced a September 17 release for 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,' the latest addition to Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's anthology series. Starring Ella Beatty in the title role, the production features an ensemble cast including Vicky Krieps, Rebecca Hall, and Charlie Hunnam. The series marks the first instalment in the franchise to centre on a female protagonist, expanding the anthology's scope beyond its previous character studies.

The show reframes the historical Lizzie Borden case as a psychological narrative about constraint and rebellion within a privileged New England family. Rather than dwelling solely on the crimes themselves, the story emphasises how the central character forges her own identity and legacy whilst rejecting the limitations imposed by family and society. This approach aligns with the Monster series' pattern of presenting controversial historical figures through a modern interpretive lens, prioritising character motivation and agency.