Netflix has officially unveiled the first look at the next chapter of its acclaimed true-crime anthology, Monster. Titled Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, the eight-episode series will premiere on September 17, 2026, and marks a major first for the franchise; it will focus on a female central character. (Image: Instagram/@netflix)

The new season revolves around Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father, Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden, with an axe in Massachusetts in 1892. Although she was acquitted in court, the case remains one of America’s most famous unsolved murder mysteries. The series explores the events leading up to the killings, the sensational trial, and the questions that continue to surround the case. (Image: Instagram/@netflix)

The series stars Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden. The supporting cast includes Charlie Hunnam as Andrew Borden, Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden, Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullivan, Billie Lourd as Emma Borden, and Sarah Paulson, who will portray serial killer Aileen Wuornos in a guest role. (Image: Instagram/@netflix)

All eight episodes of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story will be released on Netflix on September 17. Along with the release date, Netflix has also shared the first-look images. (Image: Instagram/@netflix)

The hit Netflix anthology series began in 2022 with Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022), with Evan Peters portraying serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The series became one of Netflix’s biggest hits, earning widespread attention while also drawing criticism from victims’ families over its depiction of real-life events. (Image: IMDb)

Season 2 was titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024). It focused on brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their wealthy parents in 1989. Starring Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, the series revisited one of America’s most debated criminal cases. (Image: IMDb)

The third installment was Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025). It explored the life of convicted murderer Ed Gein, played by Charlie Hunnam. Gein’s crimes inspired several iconic horror characters, including Norman Bates from Psycho and Leatherface from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. (Image: IMDb)

Unlike the previous installments, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is the franchise’s first season centred on a woman. It also examines a case in which the accused was acquitted, offering a different perspective from earlier seasons that focused on convicted killers. The creators have described the story as an exploration of gender, power, repression and the making of a cultural legend. (Image: Instagram/@netflix)