The Menendez brothers have been given a platform on Murphy's Netflix true-crime series, and they should be grateful. They've had the chance to be tried in the court of public opinion, before their case goes back to the real courts, and Murphy thinks it could possibly set them free:

In Monsters Netflix, viewers are intrigued by the depiction of Lyle Menendez with screws on his head. This creative choice has sparked significant discussion among fans, especially given the series’ focus on the notorious Menendez brothers’ case.

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Well, it appears that Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story may not be quite the same level of hit that Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was for Netflix. While it was at the #1 spot in Netflix’s top 10 list for over a week, it has now been dethroned by a new, far better series, the romantic comedy Nobody Wants This.

Thanks to Netflix, the world will have the opportunity to hear from convicted murderers Erik and Lyle Menendez for the first time in 30 years. On Monday, the streamer released the official trailer for The Menendez Brothers,

The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" was faced a backlash because it insinuates the brothers had an incestuous relationship.

Netflix's Monsters renewed public interest in the Menendez brothers' case. The show's revival may influence retrial requests by highlighting abuse allegations. Ryan Murphy defends his creative portrayal,

The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story was released on Netflix as part of the 2024 TV schedule, and I had to admit—I was excited at first. I've always been very interested in this case, and I feel that it was good to bring it back up years later.

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