AceShowbiz - Ryan Murphy, co-creator of the Netflix series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story", has defended his depiction of the two incarcerated brothers, despite their objections.

Murphy told The Hollywood Reporter that he believes Lyle and Erik should be grateful for the attention the show has brought to their case. He said it has sparked an "outpouring of interest" and offers of help for them.

The brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents, have criticized the show for inaccurately representing their story. Erik claimed that the show created a "caricature" of Lyle and contained "blatant lies."

However, Murphy maintains that he had an "obligation" to tell a broad story that included the perspectives of others involved, such as their parents and lawyers. He acknowledges the complexity of the brothers' journey, including the possibility that they were both perpetrators and victims.

Murphy praised the actors who portray Lyle and Erik, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, for capturing the nuances of their characters. He believes they have more empathy for the brothers than he does.

Despite the controversy, the show has gained international attention and has even drawn the support of Kim Kardashian, who visited the brothers in prison to discuss prison reform. While the Menendez brothers remain critical of Murphy's interpretation, the series has undoubtedly reinvigorated interest in their case.