The series has already moved beyond the Jeffrey Dahmer story with the following installments:
While was originally released as a standalone limited series in 2022, its massive commercial success led Netflix to expand it into a recurring true-crime anthology series titled Monster . Instead of a direct feature-film sequel, the "feature" of this franchise is now its focus on different high-profile criminal cases in subsequent seasons. Current Franchise Development
: Starring Charlie Hunnam as the notorious "Butcher of Plainfield," this installment was released in late 2025.
: Currently in production, this season will star Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden, the woman famously acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother. According to TV Guide , it is expected to premiere in September or October 2026 .
: This season focused on the 1989 murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez and premiered on September 19, 2024.