Netflix's Lizzie Borden Monster Series Tops Charts With 12.1M Views
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, part of Ryan Murphy's anthology, hit No. 1 among English-speaking Netflix audiences with 12.1 million views in four days.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story has quickly become Netflix's latest true-crime hit. The series launched recently and has already climbed to the top spot among English-speaking audiences on the platform, according to Screen Rant.
In its first four days, the show racked up 12.1 million views. It has also been dominating Netflix's top 10 charts, continuing the strong performance of Ryan Murphy's Monster anthology franchise.
The new installment stars Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden and Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullivan. Max Winkler and Sarah Adina Smith are among the directors. The first season of Monster starred Evan Peters.
Murphy, who previously created American Horror Story, has built the anthology into a reliable draw for Netflix. The release date for Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is listed as 2026.
A familiar formula for Netflix
The franchise's success echoes other true-crime projects, though not all have lasted. Mindhunter, created by David Fincher, was eventually cancelled despite its acclaim.
Quick answers
How many views did Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story get?
It accumulated 12.1 million views in its first four days on Netflix.
Who plays Lizzie Borden in the Netflix series?
Ella Beatty plays Lizzie Borden, with Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullivan.
Is Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story part of an anthology?
Yes, it is part of Ryan Murphy's Monster anthology series.