Series synopsis
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Netflix on September 21, 2022. It ended on September 21, 2022. It was created by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan. It stars Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald and Michael Learned.
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.
Premise
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.
Premise: It’s a true story
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer
- Richard Jenkins as Lionel Dahmer
- Molly Ringwald as Shari Dahmer
- Michael Learned as Catherine Dahmer
- Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland
Guest cast
- Brey Chanadet as Other Kid
- Nick Fisher as Young Jeffrey Dahmer
- Michael Beach as Det. Dennis Murphy
- Colby French as Patrick Kennedy
- Mac Brandt as Robert Rauth
- Shaun Brown as Tracy Edwards
- Grant Harvey as Rolf Mueller
- Penelope Ann Miller as Joyce Dahmer
- Kieran Tamondong as Konerak Sinthasomphone
- Josh Braaten as Young Lionel Dahmer
- Cameron Cowperthwaite as Steven Hicks
- Nigel Gibbs as Reverend Jesse Jackson
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 28, 2022 | November 28, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 10 | September 21, 2022 | September 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Making DAHMER: A conversation with the cast and Ryan Murphy The cast of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Evan Peters, Niecy Nash, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald and Penelope Ann Miller, sit down with the show's co-creator Ryan Murphy for the first time after having finished shooting the series, to discuss its worldwide success, the stories behind their casting, and Ryan's favorite scenes with each actor, in an intimate, revelatory and emotional conversation. |
November 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer. |
September 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Please Don't Go A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police. |
September 21, 2022 |
| 3 |
Doin' a Dahmer Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home. |
September 21, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 21, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2022 |
| Status | ended |