Ryan Murphy claps back at Erik Menendez for slamming Netflix’s Monsters

As a long-time fan of gripping true crime narratives, I have always admired Ryan Murphy’s ability to weave complex stories that captivate audiences and spark meaningful conversations. The latest addition to his repertoire, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix, is no exception.

I’m standing up for Ryan Murphy’s creation, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” in the face of criticisms over his latest Netflix true-crime production. Notably, even Erik Menendez himself has voiced concerns. As a devoted fan, I can appreciate both sides but understand the artistic license taken by Murphy in telling these complex stories.

Developed by Murphy and Ian Brennan, the second season of Monster revolves around the infamous case that led to a sensational trial known as the “trial of the century”. This case was triggered by the brutal murder of Kitty and Jose Menendez in 1989, carried out by their sons Erik and Lyle.

Although it’s not black and white like ‘guilty’ or ‘innocent’, the brothers are currently defending themselves in prison, claiming that they endured a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual mistreatment at the hands of their parents.

Ryan Murphy claps back at Erik Menendez for slamming Netflix’s Monsters

After its debut on the streaming platform, the series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has been met with significant criticism over its portrayal of Lyle, the way it handles abuse allegations, and suggestive scenes that imply an incestuous relationship between the brothers.

As a gamer speaking up, I’d like to echo my wife Tammi Menendez’s sentiments shared on X/Twitter. I’m expressing my thoughts about the recent Netflix series that seems to have crafted a distorted portrayal of Lyle. The character appears to be based on some pretty nasty and obvious untruths that run rampant throughout the show.

It seems unlikely that Ryan Murphy is so unaware or incorrect about the details of our lives to make such statements without some ulterior motive,” he added on.

Erik expressed his disappointment that the presentation of the case seems to have returned to an era where the prosecution constructed their story around the notion that men are not susceptible to sexual abuse and that they experience rape trauma in a distinctly different way compared to women.

During a recent chat with Murphy, Entertainment Tonight brought up the Menendez brothers’ criticism of Monster Season 2 and asked, “How would you respond to their criticism?

He responded with a variety of thoughts: “It’s intriguing that he commented without watching the program himself. It can be incredibly challenging when personal experiences are portrayed on television.

What catches my attention in his statement is that he doesn’t elaborate on this, but if you follow the series, approximately 60-65% of its content revolves around portrayals of alleged abuses and events experienced by the characters.

We carry out the process meticulously, ensuring fairness by granting a hearing to all parties involved, who openly discuss the issue. In today’s era, where speaking up about sexual misconduct is becoming more common, discussing, writing about, and expressing various perspectives on this topic can stir controversy.

We adopted a method similar to ‘Rashomon’, where four individuals were part of the incident, two of whom have passed away. To ensure a comprehensive narrative, we felt it was important to include the parents’ perspectives as well, using our findings from our research.

The interviewer followed this up by addressing the backlash to the implications of a romantic relationship between the Menendez brothers.

As a devoted viewer, I must say that the series masterfully showcases a myriad of perspectives and hypotheses from all those entwined in the intriguing case, as Murphy eloquently put it.

Erik’s response to the Netflix’s series.#NetflixMonsters #Netflix #RyanMurphy
— Tammi Menendez (@TammiMenendez1) September 20, 2024

In our coverage, we’ve included Dominick Dunne’s perspective on the theory, much like we’ve presented Leslie Abramson’s viewpoint. It was our responsibility to present all sides of the story, and we have fulfilled this obligation.

Regardless of his attempts to justify himself, Murphy’s words have not been favorably received by supporters of the true crime case. On Reddit, one individual expressed disapproval, stating, “They say he abused them? Such a dismissive attitude towards abuse victims; there is evidence that Jose was indeed abusive.

Another individual expressed, “What are his thoughts on the apparent sexualization of the brothers? Plus, the extremely inappropriate representation of Lyle? The show’s poor quality left me astonished; I never thought it would be this terrible.

The third one remarked, ‘We weren’t required to act’. Instead, you could have chosen not to involve yourself, avoiding any unnecessary spectacle.” Regarding the interpretation, he overly romanticized the brothers and misrepresented Lyle. If it wasn’t for Cooper’s depiction of Erik, the entire series would have been a disaster.

Ryan Murphy claps back at Erik Menendez for slamming Netflix’s Monsters

I’m starting to question my sanity here. You see, Dominic Dunne never accused anyone of incest, but his obsession with the brothers’ sexuality was downright unsettling. And let’s not forget about Robert Rand, whose involvement in this case went much deeper than what we initially knew.

As a devoted fan, I may not be alone in acknowledging that the series isn’t flawless. While the dialogue might stray from absolute perfection and emotional expressions might not mirror real-life events entirely, it still manages to convey the essence effectively, much like an impartial outsider observing the story unfold.

Ever since Kitty snatched off Lyle’s wig at the start, I found myself siding with the boys. The series featuring Edie Falco released in 2017 was a rare gem that genuinely made me empathize with their struggles as much as this show does.

Currently streaming on Netflix: “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” On October 7th, a fresh documentary about the case will be available. For more information until then, delve deeper into the case with our articles on “The Monsters’ Hairpiece” and the current whereabouts of Dr. Jerome Oziel.

2024-09-24 12:48

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