Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Series Details:
| Also known as | Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Dahmer: Um Canibal Americano Dahmer – Monster: Die Geschichte von Jeffrey Dahmer (German) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Release date | September 21, 2022 |
| Running time | 36–65 minutes |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, Niecy Nash, Michael Learned |
| Created by | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan |
| Directed by | Carl Franklin, Clement Virgo, Jennifer Lynch, Paris Barclay, Gregg Araki |
| Written by | Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Janet Mock, David McMillan, Todd Kubrak |
| Production Company | Prospect Films Ryan Murphy Television |
| Original Network | Netflix |
Cast & Character:
Main
- Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer
- Nick A. Fisher as young Jeffrey
- Richard Jenkins as Lionel Dahmer
- Josh Braaten as young Lionel
- Molly Ringwald as Shari Dahmer
- Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland
- Michael Learned as Catherine Dahmer
Recurring
- Penelope Ann Miller as Joyce Dahmer (née Flint)
- Savannah Brown as young Joyce
- Dia Nash as Sandra Smith
- Nigel Gibbs as Rev. Jesse Jackson
- Michael Beach as Det. Dennis Murphy
- Colby French as Det. Patrick Kennedy
- Matthew Alan as Off. Joseph Gabrish
- Scott Michael Morgan as Off. John Balcerzak
- David Barrera as Chief Arreola
- Shaun J. Brown as Tracy Edwards
- Dyllón Burnside as Ronald Flowers
- Cameron Cowperthwaite as Steven Hicks
- Vince Hill-Bedford as Steven Tuomi
- Rodney Burford as Tony Hughes
- Kieran Tamondong as Konerak Sinthasomphone
- Karen Malina White as Shirley Hughes
- Khetphet Phagnasay as Southone Sinthasomphone
- Phet Mahathongdy as Somdy Sinthasomphone
- Brayden Maniago as Somsack Sinthasomphone
- Scott Paophavihanh as Anouke Sinthasomphone
- Brandon Black as Dean Vaughn
- Ken Lerner as Joe Zilber
- DaShawn Barnes as Rita Isbell
- Furly Mac as Christopher Scarver
- Jeff Harms as Jesse Anderson
- Dominic Burgess as John Wayne Gacy
- Shane Kerwin as Ed Gein
Storyline:
The season focuses on the life of Jeffrey Dahmer, and how he became one of the most notorious serial killers in America. His murders were executed in Bath Township, Ohio, West Allis, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1978 and 1991. The season dramatizes instances where Dahmer was nearly apprehended until his ultimate conviction and death. It also explores how police racial bias and apathy contributed to enabling his crimes.
About Series:
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is the first season of the American biographical crime drama anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix, released on September 21, 2022. The series focuses on the life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, portrayed by Evan Peters, with other main characters including his father Lionel (Richard Jenkins), stepmother Shari (Molly Ringwald), suspicious neighbor Glenda (Niecy Nash), and grandmother Catherine (Michael Learned).
The season received mixed reviews but became a commercial success, reaching the number-one spot on Netflix in its first week. It became Netflix’s second most-watched English-language series of all time within 28 days and the third series to surpass 1 billion hours viewed in 60 days. It also topped the Nielsen Top 10 streaming chart in its first week and ranked No. 7 on Nielsen’s all-time list for single-week viewership in its second week.
At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, the season received four nominations, including Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film, with Peters winning for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. It garnered six nominations at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Peters. Niecy Nash won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
The second season, titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, focuses on the murder case of the Menendez brothers and was released on September 19, 2024.
Episodes:
| Episode | Title | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode One | 50m | 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. |
| 2 | Please Don’t Go | 53m | A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police. |
| 3 | Doin’ A Dahmer | 54m | Left to live alone after his parents’ turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home. |
| 4 | The Good Boy Box | 63m | From high school to the Army, Jeff struggles to find stability. While living in his grandmother’s house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars. |
| 5 | Blood On Their Hands | 60m | Jeff’s list of victims grows longer without a full police investigation. An encounter with a teen lands him in jail. Later, he gets his own apartment. |
| 6 | Silenced | 56m | Aspiring model Tony moves to Madison and meets Jeff at a bar, beginning a relationship through handwritten notes that takes a dark turn. |
| 7 | Cassandra | 46m | A prominent activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her harrowing experiences living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored. |
| 8 | Lionel | 48m | As Jeff awaits trial, his father deals with his own demons, the Milwaukee police try to save face, and the victims’ families share their stories. |
| 9 | The Bogeyman | 50m | Glenda, the victims, and their families do their best to move forward despite haunting memories, while Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars. |
| 10 | God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance | 55m | In prison, Jeff’s newfound fame makes him a target. His parents seek closure, and Glenda pushes for a memorial on familiar grounds to honor the victims. |