MonsterSeason 3: All the Details on the Anthology's Next Chapter Starring Charlie Hunnam as the Notorious Serial Killer Ed Gein

Mar. 15, 2025

Edward Gein at Wautoma court where he was arraigned on charges of armed robbery ; Charlie Hunnam attends the London premiere of ‘Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire’ at BFI IMAX Waterloo in London on Dec. 7, 2023.

Ryan Murphyis bringing one of America’s most chilling horror stories to life with the third season ofMonster.

The Netflix anthology series reenacts some of the most notorious murder cases across the country, including Jeffrey Dahmer’s horrifying killing spree and the crimes ofErik and Lyle Menendez. WithCharlie Hunnaminthe leading role, season 3 will dive into the haunting story of Ed Gein, a notorious 1950s murderer who not only took multiple lives but also exhumed graves to create household and clothing items from human remains.

Adapting his narrative into the nextMonsterseason was not an easy decision, Murphy toldTudum.

“I only write things or direct things that I’m interested in exploring, sometimes to figure things out for myself. So it’s personal to me, what I make,” the showrunner said, adding that it took him a “long time to land on Ed Gein” for the third season.

The installments have been a streaming success since the series debuted in September 2022. Season 1 —Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story—made history as one of only four Netflix shows to surpass one billion viewing hours in its first 60 days. Meanwhile, season 2 —Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story— followed suit, dominating Netflix’s top 10 for weeks after its September 2024 release.

Here’s everything to know about season 3 ofMonster.

What isMonsterseason 3 about?

Ed Gein signed in at State Crime Lab before being questioned about the murder of Bernice Worden on Nov. 20, 1957.Getty

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The third installment of the Netflix anthology series will tell the real-life story of serial killer and grave robber Gein and his years-long murder spree.

Like the other installments in theMonsteranthology, season 3 will likely focus on how Gein became the maniacal murderer he was, starting with his Plainfield, Wis., origins. Gein was born in 1906 to an alcoholic father and an allegedly fanatically puritanical mother, according to the MGM+ docuseriesPsycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein.

Gein’s gruesome crimes have also inspired films, includingPsycho,The Texas Chainsaw MassacreandThe Silence of the Lambs.

Who was Ed Gein?

Ed Gein is escorted from the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory to the county jail after confessing to two murders.Getty

The Wisconsin native initially filled his home with body parts, including genitalia, fueling theories of necrophilism. His crimes escalated to murder, and in 1957, he was arrested after killing local hardware store owner Bernice Worden.

Gein was convicted of murdering both Worden and Mary Hogan, who had vanished years earlier. Her head was later found in his home, linking him to her death. He also became the prime suspect in his brother’s mysterious 1944 death.

A police raid uncovered gruesome evidence, including skulls, decapitated heads and body parts, earning Gein the nicknames “The Butcher of Plainfield” and “The Plainfield Ghoul.”

Though found guilty, Gein was deemed insane and unfit for trial, spending the remainder of his life in mental institutions. In 1984, he died of lung cancer at 77 years old.

Who is in the cast ofMonsterseason 3?

(L) Charlie Hunnam attends the 2024 Met Gala on May 6, 2024, in New York City ; (M) Laurie Metcalf attends ‘Somewhere In Queens’ New York screening at Metrograph on April 17, 2023 ; (R) Tom Hollander attends FX’s ‘Feud: Capote VS. The Swans’ premiere at Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Jan 23, 2024.Kevin Mazur/MG24/Getty ; Jamie McCarthy/WireImage ; Arturo Holmes/WireImage

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Hunnam — who is best known for his role as Jax Teller in FX’sSons of Anarchy —will star as serial killer and grave robber Gein.

When didMonsterseason 3 begin filming?

Ryan Murphy attends the 2019 Time 100 Gala at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 23, 2019.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

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Filming for season 3 ofMonstersbegan in November 2024. Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnamdressed as Geinon set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.

When willMonsterseason 3 come out?

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A season 3 release date has yet to be announced. However, seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix in the meantime. Season 1 tells the story of serial killer Dahmer, while season 2 follows the Menendez brothers, teenagers convicted of killing their parents,José and Kitty Menendez.

source: people.com