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‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Tops Netflix Charts In Debut Weekend But Can’t Beat ‘Dahmer’


'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has climbed the Netflix Top 10 charts in its debut weekend on the streamer.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that the series won’t pick up steam in the coming weeks, though it is an indication that perhaps audience anticipation is sent quite as strong this time around. Netflix is set to release a documentary on the case, featuring new interviews with Erik and Lyle Menendez, on October 7, which will also likely give this show a boost. Just as with Dahmer, the Menendez Story has drawn some criticism for its portrayal of the brothers’ lives and 1989 murder of their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.

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