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Ryan Murphy’s Most Controversial Show Dominates Global Netflix Chart Days After Season 2 Return
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’s Lyle actor, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, responds to Erik Menéndez’s criticism of the show. After the first season focused on Jeffrey Dahmer, the second season of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology series tells the true story of the two titular brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, who murdered their parents in 1989 and were eventually convicted in 1996.Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’s castincludes Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle and Cooper Koch as Erik alongside Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Nathan Lane, Ari Graynor, and more.
Talking toUSA TODAY,Lyle actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez responded to Erik Menéndez’s criticism ofMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The actor acknowledges the emotional difficulty that Erik Menendez might feel knowing his trauma is portrayed on screen, while also highlighting that the show aims to provide a more detailed perspective beyond the courtroom footage. Read his full response below:
I can only respond with sympathy and empathy in that I can only imagine how difficult it is to have the most traumatic moment of your life put up there on the screen for everyone to see. With the court TV footage, you’re getting a glimpse into what was happening in that time, but the show aims to fill out a lot more details than just the courtroom scenes. So that makes it interesting.
Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story’s Controversy Explained
What Did Erik Menéndez Say & Ryan Murphy’s Response
Shortly afterMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Storywas releasedon Netflix on September 19, Erik Menendez, who is currently serving a life prison sentence, issued a statement slamming the show.He claims it depicts a “dishonest portrayal"of him and his brother, Lyle, and perpetuates lies and creates caricatures rooted in falsehoods. He also accuses Ryan Murphy of deliberately creating a harmful narrative undermining whatever progress has been made in addressing childhood trauma and failing to recognize the truth of their experiences.
Monster Season 2 Controversy Explained: What The Real Menendez Brothers Have Said About Ryan Murphy & Netflix’s Show
The Menendez brothers have criticized Netflix’s Monster: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story and how creator Ryan Murphy approached the true crime.
Ryan Murphy responded to Erik Menendez’s criticism, noting that he hasn’t actually seen the show, but hopes he does.The show’s creator emphasizes that it carefully portrays the abuse claimscentral to the brothers' defense, dedicating much of the show to their perspective. He also acknowledged the difficulty of having one’s life depicted on screen, but asserts that the show is well-researched with a focus on presenting all points of view, stressing the importance of including the parents' perspective as part of the storytelling.
Our Take On Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s Response To Erik Menéndez
His Response Is Similar To Ryan Murphy’s
Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s response to Erik Menéndez is sympathetic, like Murphy, acknowledging that it can be difficult to have the most traumatic moments of your life depicted on screen for everyone to see. Chavez, like Murphy, also did extensive research forMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, reviewing documentaries and books on the brothers, as well as court footage. It’s important to note that Erik Menendez hasn’t seen the show, which provides a fair and balanced portrayal of the brothers' perspectives, particularly their abuse allegations.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Cast
This true crime drama delves into the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents. The series examines the complex family dynamics and legal battles that captivated the nation, highlighting the motivations and repercussions of their actions.
