Monster: The Hollywood Ripper
| Monster: The Hollywood Ripper | |
|---|---|
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Release | |
| Original network | HBO |
| Original release | October 17 – December 5, 2032 |
| Season chronology | |
Monster: The Zodiac Killer is an upcoming American crime drama television miniseries created by Jane Holloway for HBO. It is the fifth season of the Monster anthology, following Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story (2026), Monster: The Bernie Madoff Story (2027), Monster: The Son of Sam Story (2029), and Monster: The Milwaukee Murders (2031).
The season will dramatize the unsolved crimes of the Zodiac Killer, who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It will explore the murders, the infamous coded letters, the media hysteria, the police investigation, and the cultural obsession that endures decades later.
Premise
Set primarily in California between 1968 and 1974, the season follows the Zodiac Killer’s string of attacks, his taunting letters to newspapers, and the widespread fear his actions generated. The narrative will also explore investigators’ frustrations, media coverage, and the cultural paranoia that developed around one of America’s most infamous unsolved cases.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Lake Herman Road" | October 17, 2032 |
| 2 | "The Blue Rock Springs Attack" | October 24, 2032 |
| 3 | "Ciphers" | October 31, 2032 |
| 4 | "Voices in the Press" | November 7, 2032 |
| 5 | "The Paul Stine Murder" | November 14, 2032 |
| 6 | "Suspects" | November 21, 2032 |
| 7 | "Letters of Fear" | November 28, 2032 |
| 8 | "The Zodiac Legacy" | December 5, 2032 |
Production
On February 2, 2032, HBO officially confirmed the fifth season of Monster with the subtitle The Zodiac Killer.[1]
On March 21, 2032, showrunner Jane Holloway revealed that the season would blend the intimate horror of Season 1 with the broader systemic focus of Season 2, stressing that the Zodiac story is “as much about fear and obsession as it is about the man himself.”[2]
On May 9, 2032, HBO announced that the season would premiere on October 17, 2032, consist of eight episodes, and follow a weekly release model.[3]
On August 28, 2032, HBO revealed the full episode titles and release schedule.[4]
References
- ↑ "HBO Confirms Monster Season 5 – New Title Revealed". Deadline. February 2, 2032. Retrieved February 2, 2032.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help) - ↑ "Interview with Jane Holloway: Monster: The Zodiac Killer Will Blend the Roots of Season 1 with the Broader Lens of Season 2". Variety. March 21, 2032. Retrieved March 21, 2032.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help) - ↑ "Monster: The Zodiac Killer Release Date and Episode Count Confirmed". The Hollywood Reporter. May 9, 2032. Retrieved May 9, 2032.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help) - ↑ "Monster: The Zodiac Killer Episode Titles and Release Schedule Announced". IndieWire. August 28, 2032. Retrieved August 28, 2032.
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