Series synopsis
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Netflix on October 3, 2025. It ended on October 3, 2025. It was created by Ian Brennan. It stars Charlie Hunnam, Suzanna Son, Vicky Krieps and Laurie Metcalf.
The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.
Premise
The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.
Premise: Before The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... there was Ed.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein
- Suzanna Son as Adeline Watkins
- Vicky Krieps as Ilse Koch
- Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein
Guest cast
- Nick Carpenter as Daniel Smith
- Hudson Oz as Henry Gein
- Potsch Boyd as Karl Koch
- Ezra Buzzington as Coroner
- Torrey Hanson as Pharmacist
- Loren Lazerine as Lutheran Minister
- Robin Weigert as Enid Watkins
- Mimi Kennedy as Dr. Mildred Newman
- Rondi Reed as Mary Hogan
- Ethan Sandler as Robert Bloch
- Jackie Kay as Tab Hunter
- Alvin Cowan as Tavern Employee
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 3, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mother! On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein's twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness. |
October 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Sick as Your Secrets Tormented by horrific visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby. Years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set. |
October 3, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Babysitter Ed's warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show — and ignites a bitter grudge that's hard to shake. |
October 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 3, 2025 |
| Status | ended |