“Monster: “The story of Lyle and Erik MenendezViewers criticize creator Ryan Murphy for portraying the brothers’ relationship as incestuous.

“The Menendez brothers were victims of sexual abuse who eventually got revenge on their abusers and this disgusting garbage turned their story into incestuous fanfiction,” one X user said in a post that included a clip from the series showing the brothers kissing on the mouth. “Hell ain’t hot enough for Ryan Murphy.”

The second part of Murphy’s “Monsters” series – this one revolves around the murders of José and Kitty Menéndez in 1989, which were committed by their sons
— was released on Thursday and sparked a wide range of reactions from viewers, including many who criticized the co-creator for seemingly making light of the siblings’ traumatic experiences by romanticizing their bond.

However, some felt that the apparent exaggeration of the pair’s relationship was simply Murphy’s way of depicting how sexual abuse can psychologically affect a person’s most platonic connections – even with immediate family members.

“The fact that people can’t understand that Ryan Murphy doesn’t romanticize the brothers as lovers or in an incestuous relationship… and instead shows how sexual abuse has psychologically changed them when it comes to love and sex. #MonstersNetflix,” another X-user chimed in.

Murphy has a history of creating controversial shows that have sparked debate online. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer series sparked an outcry among the families of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims, with many feeling that the series glorified the gruesome murders of black and brown members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Some felt Murphy went too far, while others said the series made the Menéndez brothers look like “cold-blooded killers.” See more reactions to “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” below.

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