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News in English (USA) / 21.09.2024 / 08:00

Controversy Surrounds Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'

The new Netflix series 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story', produced by Ryan Murphy, has sparked significant controversy and backlash. Erik Menendez has publicly criticized the series, calling it 'naive and inaccurate', and denouncing its portrayal of his family and personal history. The show has also faced viewer outrage over depictions of sensitive subject matter, including allegations of incest. Additionally, the Menendez family has described the series' portrayal of sexual abuse as 'the height of pure evil'. As discussions around the show intensify, questions arise about the Menendez brothers' current status and the potential for new evidence to lead to their release from prison. Reviewers have described the series as messy and sensationalized, while still acknowledging some powerful performances. Amidst the criticism, interest in the infamous Menendez case has been reignited, with many eager to learn more about the brothers' tumultuous past and the events that led to their conviction.