The second season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “Monster” centers on the 1989 killings of José and Kitty Menendez, which were carried out by their sons Lyle, and Erik, who were 18 and 21 at the time.

The series, which draws inspiration from real-life occurrences, reveals the terrible circumstances surrounding the crime and the brothers early success in escaping punishment until exposing their eventual getting caught. It also offers a thorough account of the following legal proceedings, spotlighting the attorneys and other people involved in the case. The brothers father sexually abused them beginning when they were just six and seven years old is one of the story’s most upsetting discoveries. In addition to having an impact on each of them separately, this tragedy created an unsettling relationship amongst the brothers.

The production’s dramatic treatment of some aspects of the case, which twists or reduces crucial data to make the narrative more compelling for the general audience at the expense of the truth, is one of the main issues. The show chooses to explore hype rather than provide an unbiased and thorough analysis of the trial and evidence, which lessens the gravity of the conversation concerning family violence and the complicated workings of the legal system.

The writing and the cast deliver excellent performances in spite of the terrible subject matter. When it comes to writing stories that make you feel uncomfortable, afraid, or depressed, Ryan Murphy is skilled at it. With its raw, single-take with no cuts, “The Hurt Man,” the fifth episode, is especially impressive. Even if there are a lot of unanswered concerns regarding the real-life situation, the show successfully raises awareness by getting viewers to consider the complexity of both the truth and morality.