‘Monster’ Showrunner Explains Lizzie Borden Finale and What’s Next for the Netflix Thriller
"It might expand the brand of the show to do something that's a little bit more obscure," Ian Brennan tells TheWrap The post ‘Monster’ Showrunner Explains Lizzie Borden Finale and What’s Next for the Netflix Thriller appeared first on TheWrap .
The Netflix thriller "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" has become the platform's most-watched original series in the U.S. and 49 other countries since premiering. Created by Ian Brennan, the showrunner, who also serves as writer, executive producer, and star, the anthology series explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of murdering her father and stepmother.
Brennan and Murphy's collaboration led to the most popular Netflix series, with the original season focusing on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer garnering the seventh most-watched English-language series in history, with 115.6 million views in its first 90 days. The Lizzie Borden installment, however, diverges from the somber tone of previous seasons, instead delving into female rage and its historical ties to infamous female killers like Elizabeth Báthory and Aileen Wuornos.
Brennan aimed to challenge audience perceptions of the case and allow viewers to empathize with Lizzie Borden, who is shown brutally murdering her father and stepmother early in the series. The anachronistic soundtrack of Bikini Kill, Lambrini Girls, and Kate Bush adds a unique twist to the period drama. With plans for a 10-season run, Brennan is poised to continue evolving "Monster" as the series delves into other notorious figures from American history.
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