The groundbreaking Monster anthology series has consistently gripped television audiences by diving deep into infamous criminal histories like Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez brothers, and Ed Gein. Now, the terrifying first teaser for Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story has officially landed, sending fans into an absolute frenzy. Dramatizing the notorious 1892 axe m******, all episodes will drop globally on Netflix on September 17, 2026.

The chilling visual aesthetic of the teaser sets a dark tone while showcasing Ryan Murphy’s unmistakable creative vision, making fans count the days to its release through a careful process of nitpicking the details seen in the teaser. Opening behind heavy red curtains, the teaser of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story glides into a dimly lit Victorian home. The set features an ornate decorative piano set against gold-and-red drapery.

Mounted axes displayed inside a glass case immediately conjure the famous historical nursery rhyme. Ella Beatty appears in a colonial-period gown, her face later shown heavily spattered with b**** while holding an axe shaft seen in the teaser.

  Co-created alongside Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy serves as executive producer, guiding this atmospheric exploration of repression, revenge, and trial acquittal. The upcoming release stars Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden alongside a star-studded cast featuring Vicky Krieps, Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, Billie Lourd, and Sarah Paulson.

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Dedicated viewers and true crime enthusiasts across social media platforms are already celebrating the upcoming season.

Fans quickly rushed to X to express their immense hype for the newest chapter in the franchise. One of the users, Elena Lexina, remarked that the teaser looks completely chilling and noted that Ryan Murphy is going all in.

“That teaser looks chilling. Ryan Murphy is going all in with this one. September 17 can’t come soon enough!” the user wrote. Praising the creative lead, @ElenaLexina enthusiastically wrote about the work of Ryan Murphy and commented on the cast.

"Ryan Murphy is definitely about to find a way to cast Evan Peters or Sarah Paulson in this; somehow lay out the red carpet already, another masterpiece is coming," @FOSTER7864 wrote. Other fan comments highlighted how perfect Murphy is for this psychological thriller.

“Ryan Murphy said ‘hold my axe’ and delivered,” @ReganRezz240015 wrote.

“Ryan Murphy tackling Lizzie Borden could make this series fascinating,” @kanchi_jeevan added. Longtime followers of the anthology series also celebrated the casting choices and stylistic continuity with earlier seasons. Jehangeer shared that seeing Ella Beatty take on the lead role feels unhinged in the best way possible.

“Ella Beatty as Lizzie? This is about to be unhinged in the best way September 17 can’t come soon enough,” @jehangeer_hasan wrote. With stunning visual style, an incredible ensemble cast, and massive fan enthusiasm, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story promises another hit for Netflix.

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