True crime documentaries and series have always fascinated the audience, which is also why Netflix keeps coming up with new shows and movies around this genre all the time. In 2022, the streaming platform created an original series called Monster that instantly clicked with the audience. Season one of this true crime show, titled Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, became one of the most popular series across the world. Netflix knew that the viewers were hooked. Addressing the high demands of such shows, Netflix is now returning with Monsters season 2 which will talk about the Menendez brothers, and we have the details about its release date, cast and more.

Season 1 of the show followed the life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer (played by Evan Peters). It talked about how he became one of the most notorious serial killers in the US and discussed the murders he committed between 1978 and 1991. However, Monsters season 2, which is titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, gets darker. The Menendez brothers — Lyle and Erik Menendez committed a heinous crime that shook the world. Bringing their story to the audience, here is everything you need to know about Monster season 2 and its release date, cast and more.

Who were the Menendez brothers and how can you watch their story in Monsters season 2?
The announcement of Monsters season 2 came in 2023. Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan have worked on the new season and have made sure no details about this high-profile case are missed. Here are all the deets about Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

What is the release date of Monsters season 2?
Keeping the release date of Monsters season 2 under wraps, Netflix is making sure that the fans are intrigued throughout. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is, however, likely to premiere later in 2024 on Netflix.

Meet the cast of Monsters season 2
Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny will be seen as the parents of Jose and Kitty Menendez. Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch will be portraying brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez. Nathan Lane joins the cast as investigative journalist Dominick Dunne, who covered the trials for Vanity Fair. Ari Graynor will play Leslie Abramson, the lead counsel for Erik Menendez. Leslie Grossman will play Judalon Smyth, who played a key role in Lyle and Erik’s arrests. Dallas Roberts will play Dr. Jerome Oziel, the therapist who Erik Menendez saw after the murder of his parents. Jason Butler Harner will play Les Zoeller, the Beverly Hills PD detective in charge of the Menendez murder case. Enrique Murciano will play Carlos Baralt, the uncle of Lyle and Erik.

Apart from them, the cast also includes Michael Gladis as Tim Rutten, Drew Powell as Detective Tom Linehan, Charlie Hall will play Craig Cignarelli, Gil Ozeri will play Dr William Vicary, Jeff Perry will play Peter Hoffman, Tessa Auberjonois will play Dr Laurel Oziel, Tanner Stine will play Perry Berman, Larry Clarke will play Brian Andersen, Jade Pettyjohn will play Jamie Pisarcik and Marlene Forte will play Marta Cano.

What did the Menendez brothers do?

In 1989, the Menendez brothers murdered their wealthy parents in Beverly Hills. The brothers were aged 22 and 18 at the time of the murder. The brothers claimed that the murder itself was an act of self-defence to stop their parents from inflicting abuse. Prosecutors, however, stated that their motive was to get their hands on the family fortune.

Is there a trailer for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?

The makers are yet to release the trailer for Monster season 2. The title announcement of this true crime series was made in May 2023. Check out the video below:

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– Is there a season 2 for Monster?
Yes, Monsters season 2 was announced in 2023.

– Will there be a Monster season 3?
Yes, a third season has already been greenlit.

– Who are the twin brothers who killed their parents?
The twin brothers who killed their parents were Lyle and Erik Menendez.