When the repressed daughter of a wealthy New England family and her rebellious maid find themselves trapped in a house built on humiliation and cruelty, they escape into a fantasy of sex, power, and revenge. The gruesome unsolved murders that follow don't just shock the world — they give birth to an icon who refuses to live imprisoned in a cage, choosing instead to forge her own legend: shocking, monstrous, and gloriously free.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Season 1 airs on Netflix and streams on Netflix. Episode tracklists are updated immediately as each installment broadcasts.
| Episode | Title | Release Date | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Bloodbath | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 2 | Strong Kitty | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 3 | Whack Job! | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 4 | R.I.P (Rest in Pestilence) Abby Borden | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 5 | 41 | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 6 | Bed and Breakfast | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 7 | The Trial of the Century | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
| Episode 8 | Carnival | September 17, 2026 | Aired |
Creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan turn their true-crime anthology toward 19th-century Massachusetts in Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden, the repressed young woman trapped inside a suffocating Fall River home ruled by her domineering father Andrew (Charlie Hunnam) and cruel stepmother Abby (Rebecca Hall). Finding an intense romantic and rebellious escape with the household's Irish maid Bridget Sullivan (Vicky Krieps), Lizzie pushes against strict Victorian gender roles until a notorious double axe murder shocks the nation. Featuring standout supporting turns from Billie Lourd, Jessica Barden, and Sarah Paulson, the limited series unpacks the sensational trial and media frenzy that transformed an accused killer into an enduring American myth.
Music supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas and composer Bryce Dessner shatter period-drama expectations by pairing 1892 New England with fierce feminist punk, gothic post-punk, and alternative rock classics. The Runaways ignite the rebellion in the premiere with "Cherry Bomb", quickly followed by Kate Bush's sweeping art-pop masterpiece "Hounds of Love". Post-punk and indie anthems amplify the household's rising fury, featuring Siouxsie and The Banshees on "Hong Kong Garden", Lambrini Girls on "Cuntology 101", and Wet Leg on "mangetout". The eclectic soundtrack ranges from Chromatics' atmospheric cover of "I'm on Fire" and Bronski Beat's synth-pop staple "Smalltown Boy" to The Doors' dark epic "The End". For the aftermath, the finale brings emotional poignancy through Natalie Merchant's "Carnival", Philip Glass's hypnotic "Opening", and Fiona Apple's brooding closing ballad "I Know".
Anachronistic music choices have become a trademark of Ryan Murphy's productions, and using loud punk and modern bedroom pop breathes visceral energy into a well-known historical crime. Instead of keeping Lizzie Borden locked in dusty Victorian silence, the songs highlight her isolation, sexuality, and desire for absolute freedom. Netflix viewers get a bold, confrontational soundtrack where contemporary female rage clashes with historical tragedy, making every domestic confrontation feel raw, dangerous, and unforgettable.
