Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the third season of the American biographical crime drama anthology series Monster, created by Ian Brennan for Netflix. The season focuses on Ed Gein, a convicted murderer and grave robber, with Charlie Hunnam in the title role; the ensemble cast also includes Suzanna Son, Vicky Krieps, Laurie Metcalf and Tom Hollander. Structured as an installment within the Monster anthology, it portrays Gein's crimes and their historical context while incorporating meta commentary on society's fascination with true crime and the ways his actions shaped representations in Hollywood and popular culture. The season is the first in the franchise not overseen by Ryan Murphy, with Brennan credited as sole creator and writer.