10 Shows Like 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' to Watch

The Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy true crime anthology series Monster returns by taking its first trip into the distant past, transporting viewers back to 1892 to examine one of the most famous murder cases in American history: Lizzie Borden, a woman accused of killing her father and stepmother with an axe. Although Borden was never convicted, controversy and conspiracy theories persist. More than a century later, police files and crime-scene photos allow modern audiences to pore over the facts, providing rich material for thrilling dramatic television.

While a straightforward tale about a malicious villain is one thing, following an ambiguous, perhaps sympathetic killer offers a uniquely compelling true crime experience. If you are looking for more shows in the same violent and psychological vein, here are 10 series to stream next.

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1. Candy (Hulu) - The real-life Candy Montgomery has been portrayed multiple times, but this Hulu miniseries features a stellar performance by Jessica Biel. Set in an impeccably reproduced 1980, Candy was accused of murdering her neighbor Betty Gore using an axe following an affair with Allan, Betty's husband. The series explores whether the killing was cold-blooded murder or self-defense.

2. The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (Prime Video) - Playing like high-end fan fiction, this TV movie features Christina Ricci as Lizzie following her acquittal for crimes she undoubtedly committed. Lizzie and her sister Emma try to move on with their lives in New York City while dealing with a Pinkerton agent and a dangerous extortion plot.

3. The Staircase (HBO Max) - Starring Colin Firth as real-life crime novelist Michael Peterson and Toni Collette as his wife Kathleen, who died after a fall down the stairs. The drama takes a meta approach, focusing on lawyers, family members, and a French film crew documenting the whirlwind legal battle.