Fans and lovers of Ryan Murphy’s endless television empire: our drama king isn’t giving us a firm “yes” or “no” on whether Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is getting a season two—but in classic Murphy style, he’s dangling the carrot of possibility just close enough to make us drool.
Picture this: the real-life Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, might be getting a new hearing (surprise, surprise!) because—plot twist!—new evidence has emerged. And just when you thought Murphy had hung up his director’s chair on this one, he’s like, “Wait, there’s more… maybe.”
Murphy, always the cryptic showrunner, told Variety that there’s a glimmer of hope for more of the Menendez TV saga. But here’s the kicker—it’s not gonna be a full-blown second season. Oh no, that’s way too straightforward for him. He’s thinking “maybe one or two episodes.” Classic Ryan, keeping us guessing. He’s like a waiter that just won’t commit to whether or not they’re out of fries.
Of course, Murphy’s got conditions—because he’s not doing this alone. He’s got his eye on Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch (you know, the guys playing Lyle and Erik) and says if they’re up for it, he might tell more of their story. Fingers crossed they’re ready to pull on their polo sweaters and mullets again.
But wait, there’s more tea! Kim Kardashian—yes, the queen of reality TV herself—has waded into the Menendez madness. Apparently, Kim K has taken a break from her usual influencer duties (and maybe law textbooks?) to advocate for the Menendez bros. She recently penned an essay calling for their release from prison. Because when you’re Kim Kardashian, why stop at freeing only one wrongfully imprisoned person (cough Alice Johnson cough)?
According to Murphy, Kim’s interest in the case goes way back. She didn’t just discover this on a true crime binge—no, no. She grew up with this case (because who didn’t, really?). But it wasn’t until she learned about the alleged sexual abuse in the case that she really got invested. Kim’s out here shining her Instagram-level spotlight on a case that’s been collecting dust, all in the name of justice—or at least some good PR.
Murphy’s all about it too—well, kinda. He went on to wax poetic about the power of television, saying it has the ability to “illuminate dark corners.” Which, to be fair, is exactly what every true crime docuseries does. Nothing like turning dark, twisted stories into Netflix’s next binge-watch sensation!
But here’s where it gets even more Ryan Murphy: while he’s all for shedding light on these heavy issues, don’t expect him to be leading the charge with a megaphone in front of the courthouse. Nope, that’s not his scene. “I believe in justice, but I don’t believe in being a part of that machine,” he said, almost like he’s channeling his inner artist who’s too cool for politics. “My job was to tell a story. I’ve done that. Now, I’m out. Peace.”
So, in true Murphy fashion, he’s throwing us a few breadcrumbs—just enough to keep us speculating. Will there be more Monsters? Will Kim K swoop in like some kind of social media Batman to save the day? Who knows? But one thing’s for sure—Ryan Murphy may not believe in second seasons, but he sure knows how to keep us hooked on the drama.
