Cinema VinesNetflix’s true‑crime anthology series "Monster" is set to return for its fourth season, this time turning its lens on the infamous Lizzie Borden case. Titled "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," the eight‑episode drama will stream worldwide on September 17, and it marks the first time the show has focused on a female suspect. The series will follow the life and trial of Borden, who was tried and acquitted in 1893 for the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts.
The cast features Ella Beatty in the lead role of Lizzie, joined by Vicky Krieps, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Jessica Barden, Joey Pollari, Billie Lourd and Sarah Paulson. Beatty’s portrayal will explore the complex dynamics that surrounded the Borden household, including tensions between Lizzie and her sister Emma, as well as the financial pressures that may have fueled the tragedy. The show will also examine the investigation that led to Lizzie’s arrest after she was caught buying prussic acid the day before the murders.
Lizzie Borden’s story remains one of America’s most notorious unsolved mysteries. The case has inspired novels, films and the enduring nursery rhyme that misstates the weapon and the number of blows. The Netflix series promises to delve into the historical details, from the first victim, Abby Borden, who was struck on a hot summer morning, to the second, Andrew Borden, who was found on the living‑room sofa after a series of hatchet blows. The drama will also portray how authorities initially did not suspect Lizzie, only to become convinced after she altered her alibi and her relationship with the household maid, Bridget Sullivan.
With its release slated for September 17, "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" will offer viewers a fresh look at a case that has captivated the public for over a century. The series aims to bring new context to the events that led to Lizzie’s trial and eventual acquittal, while also examining the social and economic forces that shaped the Borden family’s downfall.
