AceShowbiz - "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" sparked controversy following its debut on Netflix. Now, its cast members shares their take on the backlash surrounding the second season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series.

Nicholas Chavez, portraying Lyle Menendez, emphasized that the project's intent should be respected, while series co-creator Ryan defended the portrayal as representative of perspectives presented during the brothers' trial. Nathan Lane, who plays Dominick Dunne in the series, acknowledged the controversy surrounding the homoeroticism in the show and clarified that Dunne's theory was presented as a theory, not a definitive truth.

Erik Menendez, currently serving a life sentence, released a statement expressing his disappointment with the show's "lies" and "ruinous character portrayals." He accused Ryan Murphy of intentionally misrepresenting their lives with malicious intent.

Cooper Koch, who plays Erik in the series, stated that he does not believe the brothers had an incestuous relationship. He stressed that the show presents multiple perspectives and allows the audience to draw their own conclusions. Chloë Sevigny, who portrays the brothers' mother, emphasized that the actors were comfortable with the portrayal and worked closely with intimacy coaches to ensure their safety on set.

"Monsters" chronicles the story of the Menendez brothers, who murdered their parents in 1989. The case gained national attention during their televised trial, which ultimately found them guilty of first-degree murder. They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.