Netflix is gearing up for a jam-packed September, and among the highlights is the return of one of its most talked-about anthology series. Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2022, and the fourth season is set to premiere on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
The series has made a habit of diving into America's most notorious crimes. Season 1 chronicled the horrifying story of Jeffrey Dahmer, which despite mixed critical reception, became one of Netflix's most-watched English-language shows ever. Season 2 shifted focus to the Menendez brothers, while Season 3, which aired last year, examined the twisted life of Ed Gein. Now, for the first time, the show is turning its lens on a female figure: Lizzie Borden.
In 1892, Andrew and Sarah Borden were found brutally murdered in their Massachusetts home, killed with an axe. Their daughter, Lizzie, quickly became the prime suspect. Though she was tried and acquitted, public opinion never fully cleared her name, and she has since become a fixture in American folklore—even inspiring a well-known nursery rhyme. The new season promises to explore the circumstances that might have led a young woman from a privileged family to commit such a shocking act.
This isn't the first time Lizzie's story has been told on screen, but Murphy and Brennan are known for bringing a fresh, often provocative perspective to true crime. Fans of the series can expect the same blend of psychological depth and stylistic flair that has made Monster a flagship title for the streamer.
While Monster is the big draw, September brings a wealth of other scripted offerings to Netflix. Returning favorites include The Gentlemen (Season 2), Fauda (Season 5), and Stranger Things: Tales From '85 (Season 2). New shows span the globe, from the animated New York City-set Dang! (September 8) to the Nordic drama The Perfect Lie (September 10) and the Polish period piece The Doll (September 16).
Other international arrivals include the Turkish thriller Not a Stranger (September 17), the Japanese medical drama Plastic Beauty (September 17), and the Italian mystery Minerva Academy (September 22). K-drama fans can look forward to The Scandal (September 18), while Brazilian audiences get Habeas Corpus (September 23).
For those seeking something closer to home, A Different World (September 24) offers a heartfelt look at the Black experience at an HBCU, and Unabomber (September 25) stars Jacob Tremblay as Ted Kaczynski. That same day, The Final Problem puts a twist on Sherlock Holmes lore.
If you're already planning your September viewing, be sure to check out our weekend binge guide for more recommendations. And for a deeper dive into the true-crime genre, don't miss our essential Netflix list.
Mark your calendars—Monster Season 4 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and with Lizzie Borden at the center, it's sure to be a chilling ride.
