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When does Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story come out?
Season 4 premieres on Netflix on September 17, 2026. All eight episodes drop at once — there are no weekly releases.
How many episodes are in Season 4?
Eight. The full season is available on day one.
What is Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story rated?
TV-MA. It is a mature-audience dramatization of real killings and should be treated accordingly.
Where can I watch it?
Netflix. It is a Netflix season of the Monster anthology; it is not on any other streaming service.
Do I need to watch the earlier Monster seasons first?
No. Every Monster season covers a different case with a different cast. Season 4 works as a starting point — begin with Lizzie Borden if that's the story you want.
Is there a Monster Season 5?
Not as of September 12, 2026. Netflix has not announced a fifth season or its subject. This page will be updated if that changes.
Is this the same as the Lifetime Lizzie Borden movie?
No. The Lifetime projects — Lizzie Borden Took an Axe (2014) and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015) — and the 2018 film Lizzie are unrelated to Netflix's Monster season. This site covers the Monster anthology only.
Is it based on a true story?
Yes, with heavy dramatization. The 1892 Fall River killings are real: Andrew and Abby Borden were killed, Lizzie Borden was accused, and she was acquitted at trial in June 1893. The series invents scenes, dialogue, and entire storylines.