Monsters on Netflix: New episodes could see the light of day as ‘plot not over’ according to Ryan Murphy

Is Ryan Murphy the savior of the Menendez brothers? Monsters Co-Creator: The Story of Lyle and Eric Menendez isn’t far from what you might think. He recently expressed surprise at the renewed public interest in the Menendez brothers’ case. Along with his creative partner Ian Brennan, he didn’t expect their Netflix series to revive discussions about the Menendez brothers’ 1996 convictions for the murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.

“We did not even imagine that this story would cause such a reaction– said Murphy Diversity. “When we were writing the series, no one was talking about the Menendez brothers. We didn’t think anyone would do it again.“

New developments in the Menendez case

The series played an important role in bringing attention to the case of the Menendez brothers, with a hearing scheduled for November 2024. But it’s important to emphasize that this hearing will examine new evidence that the brothers were sexually abused by their father, Jose Menendez. Which could affect them being sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A press conference held by the family of the Menendez brothers and their lawyer Mark Geragos reinforced calls for their release. Murphy, who watched the event with Kim Kardashian – who supported the brothers’ release – said she was deeply moved.

Reviews and possible new episodes

Despite the series’ influence, Mark Geragos criticized Monsters, saying that the series fueled the tension surrounding the case. However, Ryan Murphy is convinced that the series had a positive impact, especially the episodes that explored allegations of sexual abuse.

And Ryan Murphy doesn’t stop there. He hinted that he might film bonus episodes if the brothers were released. “This story is not over,” he said, pointing to renewed interest in the fate of the Menendez brothers.

Murphy’s success with several streaks

Monsters is one of several hit series that Ryan Murphy has released in recent months. His eight most recent projects, including American Horror Story: Delicate and Feud: Capote vs. The Swans have all achieved No. 1 audience ratings on their respective platforms. Reflecting on this achievement, he expressed pride in his team’s hard work, comparing the achievement to getting all of his children into Ivy League schools (the eight most prestigious universities in the US).

Undoubtedly, the monster series has reignited the debate over the fate of the Menendez brothers and left viewers eager to hear the rest of this legal drama. With the possibility of new episodes on the horizon, Ryan Murphy remains a key figure in redefining the narrative of the Menendez brothers’ case.