'Monster' Creators Plan to Make 10 Seasons of the Netflix Series

Despite the controversies, Monster, the true crime anthology series by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, is far from over – at least if it's up to the creators. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brennan revealed that the two intend to reach 10 seasons and are already working on three possible themes for the upcoming episodes.

“We have three themes in mind, but Ryan and I said we want to do ten. It’s quite a long list, but it’s complicated.”

According to Brennan, the duo usually considers different stories before choosing each new season. The creator explained that he abandons cases when he realizes that the theme isn't strong enough to sustain several hours of production. "You'd be surprised how many subjects we start and then abandon," he stated.

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story premiered on Thursday (17) on Netflix and is the first in the anthology centered on a woman. Before her, the series featured Jeffrey Dahmer, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez and Ed Gein.

Everything you need to know about Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

The fourth season, which premiered on September 17, will have eight episodes. This time, the series follows the story of Lizzie Borden, the woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in 1892 in Massachusetts. Despite the brutality of the case, she was acquitted, becoming one of the best-known figures in American criminal history. The new season promises to revisit the crime with a tone of dark humor and a feminist approach, also exploring the alleged relationship between Lizzie and the maid Bridget Sullivan.

In the cast, Ella Beatty plays Lizzie Borden, while Vicky Krieps portrays Bridget Sullivan, the maid and the protagonist’s main ally. Charlie Hunnam plays businessman Andrew Borden, Lizzie’s father, and Rebecca Hall portrays Abby Borden, the character’s stepmother. The cast also includes Joey Pollari as John Morse, Jessica Barden as Nance O'Neill, Billie Lourd as Emma Borden, and Sarah Paulson as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in a special appearance.

The production is created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, with the first episode directed by Max Winkler.