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Monster: The Milwaukee Murders
No. of episodes6
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseSeptember 7, 2031 (2031-09-07)
Season chronology

Monster (season 4) is an upcoming American crime drama television miniseries created by Jane Holloway for HBO. It is the fourth season of the Monster anthology, following Monster: The John Wayne Gacy Story (2026), Monster: The Bernie Madoff Story (2027), and Monster: The Son of Sam Story (2029).

Originally announced in May 2029 as Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, the season underwent a major creative overhaul after HBO deemed early drafts “too exploitative.”[1] The revised season shifts focus away from Dahmer himself, centering instead on the victims, the Milwaukee community, and systemic failures that enabled the killings.

Premise

Set between the late 1970s and Dahmer’s arrest in 1991, the season dramatizes how warning signs were ignored, survivors overlooked, and police investigations mishandled. Rather than spotlighting Dahmer, the story highlights the humanity of his victims, the voices of community activists, and the institutions that failed to intervene. According to showrunner Jane Holloway:

“We are not giving the monster the spotlight. This season is about the lives lost, the warnings ignored, and the institutions that looked away.”[2]

Cast

Main

  • Jeremy Strong as Detective Ronald Perez, a lead investigator struggling against bureaucracy.
  • Angela Bassett as Gloria Davis, a community activist raising alarms long before the case broke.
  • Justice Smith as Anthony Hughes, a composite character representing multiple survivors and near-victims.
  • Lashana Lynch as Linda Williams, a neighbor who repeatedly alerted police to strange activity.
  • Ethan Hawke as District Attorney Michael Carrington, prosecuting the case amid national attention.
  • Hong Chau as Dr. Evelyn Tan, a forensic psychiatrist profiling the psychological patterns behind the crimes.

Guest

Guest appearances will include portrayals of local journalists, surviving family members, and Milwaukee law enforcement officials. Dahmer himself is expected to appear only briefly and without narrative focus.[2]

Episodes

The season will consist of six episodes, each running 65–75 minutes. All episodes will air weekly beginning September 7, 2031.[2]

Production

On May 5, 2029, HBO renewed Monster for a fourth season, initially framing it as a dramatization of Jeffrey Dahmer’s crimes.[3] In October 2029, HBO executives ordered sweeping changes, demanding a reimagining that placed victims and community voices at the center of the narrative.[1]

On March 14, 2030, HBO confirmed that the season would premiere on September 7, 2031, with a shortened six-episode run. The cast was officially unveiled the same day, led by Jeremy Strong, Angela Bassett, Justice Smith, Lashana Lynch, Ethan Hawke, and Hong Chau.[2]

Release

Monster season 4 will premiere on September 7, 2031, on HBO and Max. Unlike the binge release of season 3, the series will return to a weekly rollout format.[2]

Future

HBO has not yet announced a fifth season, though executives have reiterated their commitment to continuing the anthology. Following the Dahmer overhaul, the network emphasized that future seasons will prioritize cultural impact and systemic critique over sensationalizing the criminals themselves.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Breaking: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Delayed After HBO Demands Major Changes". The Hollywood Reporter. October 28, 2029. Retrieved October 28, 2029. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Monster Season 4 Release Date, Episode Count, and Cast Confirmed!". Deadline. March 14, 2030. Retrieved March 14, 2030. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  3. ↑ "HBO Confirms Monster Season 4 – A New Killer, A New Era". Variety. May 5, 2029. Retrieved May 5, 2029. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)

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