The trailer for Ryan Murphy’s newest true crime series features a chilling retelling of the Menendez brothers’ story, combining elements of the hit show Challengers with a murder mystery twist.
Despite being familiar with true crime, Murphy is taking it to the next level with his latest project, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story. This chilling tale delves into the world of wealth, secrets, and murder, inspired by the notorious real-life crime committed by Lyle and Erik Menendez, who brutally killed their own parents.
The preview for the new TV show depicts it as being on the same level as Murphy’s previous works. With its pulsing soundtrack, extravagant displays of wealth, and intense outbursts of anger, Monster Season 2 appears to be a divisive addition to his repertoire.
In the trailer, one scene that particularly resonates is when Erik and Lyle are shown in a therapy session, discussing the details of the murder. During the session, Lyle openly acknowledges their shared responsibility by stating, “Erik and I killed our parents together, so I’d say we have a pretty close bond.”
This is a clear representation of a significant aspect of the real case that occurred in the early 1990s, where recordings of the brothers’ therapy sessions with psychologist Jerome Oziel were utilized as evidence in their court proceedings.
In most cases, discussions between a doctor and patient are kept confidential. However, in the situation involving the Menendez brothers, their privacy was compromised when they reportedly made threats against their therapist.
Despite the tapes being utilized as evidence during the court case, there was significant debate regarding the ethical issues surrounding their use. However, the most unexpected turn of events occurred when Oziel’s former patient and mistress, Judalon Smyth, changed her role from a witness for the prosecution to the defense.
Despite her previous claims of being “brainwashed”by the therapist, she later contended that Oziel had manipulated the brothers into making the tapes.
After two mistrials, the brothers were ultimately charged with the murders of their parents, José and Kitty, and were given a life sentence without the possibility of parole. However, they are currently contesting the verdict.
“In response to the story, one YouTube comment noted that Netflix was profiting from the situation by featuring the Menendez Brothers. The commenter pointed out that the brothers had a tumultuous and complex relationship with their parents, not always portrayed in a positive light. The commenter also mentioned the presence of animosity in unexpected places within the family dynamic.”
Despite the inclusion of these scenes in the show, it can be confidently stated that Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez is not hesitant to dissect every aspect of the notorious case.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez will be available on Netflix starting September 19.
Before that time, be sure to check out our guides on the Laci Peterson case, the Schoolboy 9 documentary, and Latoya Ammons’ story. Also, make sure to catch all the other exciting new TV shows arriving on streaming platforms this month.
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