Netflix to Premiere Second Season of ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’

Netflix is set to premiere the second season of its true-crime anthology series, titled ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’, on September 19, 2024, at 3 a.m. ET. This season continues to explore the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted for the murder of their wealthy parents, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty‘ Menendez, on August 20, 1989.

The teaser trailer recently released showcases a family portrait session that captures the distress within the Menendez family. In a pivotal moment, Kitty Menendez, portrayed by Chloë Sevigny, questions her husband José about the dynamics between him and their sons. The anticipation builds as their smiles fade and tension arises, foreshadowing the deeper issue at hand.

Throughout the original trial in 1993, the Menendez brothers claimed that they acted in self-defense after enduring years of severe abuse from their father, which included allegations of sexual misconduct. Their defense contended that their tragic actions stemmed from a lifelong trauma, while the prosecution framed their motivations as an attempt to inherit their family’s wealth.

The cast of the second season features Nathan Lane as investigative journalist Dominick Dunne and Ari Graynor as defense attorney Leslie Abramson. The historical significance of the Menendez case has left a lasting impact, influencing public interest in true crime narratives.

Various adaptations of this case have been produced, including television films and documentaries from networks such as Fox, CBS, Lifetime, and Peacock. This continuing fascination indicates the public’s ongoing engagement with the complexities surrounding the Menendez family’s tragic story.