Ryan Murphy's latest true crime series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, dramatizes the infamous 1989 murder trial of the Menendez brothers, who killed their wealthy parents. The series focuses on the family's dysfunctional dynamic, with Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch portraying Lyle and Erik, respectively, while Javier Bardem and Chloe Sevigny play their parents. Though the show is generating interest, it has also been criticized for its sensationalized approach, with some viewers finding it exploitative of real-life tragedy. The series has received mixed reviews, with praise for the acting but criticism for the dramatic liberties taken.