Netflix's new limited series, 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story,' has quickly ascended to the No. 1 position on the platform's global Top 10 list, according to a report from Variety. The series, which delves into the infamous 19th-century axe murder case, garnered 12.2 million views within its initial four days of streaming.

This strong performance places the Lizzie Borden narrative squarely in line with its immediate predecessors in the 'Monster' anthology. 'The Ed Gein Story,' released in 2025, also achieved 12.2 million views in its opening four days, while 'The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' from 2024 saw a slightly higher 12.3 million views during its debut. The consistent viewership across these recent entries underscores the franchise's established audience and its ability to draw significant attention to historical true-crime narratives.

While 'The Lizzie Borden Story' demonstrates solid viewership, it still stands in the shadow of the anthology's groundbreaking first season. 'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,' which premiered in 2022, remains the franchise's viewership titan. Though Netflix tracked hours watched rather than views at the time, its 196.2 million hours translated to a staggering 22.3 million views in its first four days. This monumental success propelled the Dahmer series to become Netflix's seventh most popular English-language TV series of all time.

The overall 'Monster' franchise, spearheaded by executive producer Ryan Murphy, has now accumulated nearly 170 million views across all its seasons, solidifying its status as a major draw for Netflix subscribers. The anthology's continued success highlights a robust appetite for meticulously crafted true-crime dramas that explore complex psychological profiles and notorious historical events.

Other notable performers on the Netflix chart for the week of September 14-20 included 'Crew Girl,' which secured the No. 2 spot with 11.3 million views, and 'The Gentlemen' Season 2, landing in third place with six million views. However, 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' clearly dominated the week's new releases, proving the lasting power of its chilling subject matter and the 'Monster' brand.