Monster: The Milwaukee Murders

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

Monster: The Milwaukee Murders 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 was retooled after HBO ordered major creative changes, shifting focus away from Dahmer himself to the victims, community, and systemic failures that allowed his crimes to persist.[1] The rebranded title Monster: The Milwaukee Murders was confirmed on June 2, 2030, signaling a broader narrative scope.[2]

Premise

Set between the late 1970s and 1991, the series dramatizes the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer in the context of a wider community. Rather than centering on Dahmer, the narrative explores the lives of his victims, the neighbors who raised red flags, and the failures of Milwaukee’s police and institutions. It emphasizes the atmosphere of neglect, disbelief, and systemic breakdown that allowed the killings to continue unchecked.

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 include portrayals of local journalists, surviving family members, and Milwaukee law enforcement officials. Jeffrey Dahmer himself is expected to appear only briefly and without narrative focus.[3]

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal air date
1"The Apartment"September 7, 2031 (2031-09-07)
2"Warnings Ignored"September 14, 2031 (2031-09-14)
3"Voices in the Night"September 21, 2031 (2031-09-21)
4"The Neighbors"September 28, 2031 (2031-09-28)
5"The System on Trial"October 5, 2031 (2031-10-05)
6"The Milwaukee Murders"October 12, 2031 (2031-10-12)

Production

On May 5, 2029, HBO renewed Monster for a fourth season, originally titled Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.[4] In October 2029, HBO executives ordered major creative changes, pausing production and demanding that the season center on victims and systemic failures rather than Dahmer.[1]

On March 14, 2030, HBO confirmed a new release date of September 7, 2031, alongside a shorter six-episode structure and an ensemble cast led by Jeremy Strong, Angela Bassett, Justice Smith, Lashana Lynch, Ethan Hawke, and Hong Chau.[3]

On June 2, 2030, the series was officially retitled Monster: The Milwaukee Murders.[2] Episode titles were revealed on August 15, 2031, confirming the thematic focus on community, victims, and systemic collapse rather than Dahmer’s notoriety.[5]

Release

Monster: The Milwaukee Murders will premiere on September 7, 2031, on HBO and Max. Episodes will be released weekly through October 12, 2031.[3]

Future

HBO has not yet announced a fifth season. Following the overhaul of season 4, executives reaffirmed that the anthology will continue prioritizing cultural impact and systemic critique over sensationalism.[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 "New Season Name Confirmed: Monster: The Milwaukee Murders". Variety. June 2, 2030. Retrieved June 2, 2030. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "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)
  4. ↑ "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)
  5. ↑ "Monster: The Milwaukee Murders Episode Titles Revealed". Deadline. August 15, 2031. Retrieved August 15, 2031. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)

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