Ryan Murphy has ruled out creating a season focused on serial killer Ted Bundy for his hit Netflix series “Monster.”
The executive producer made the announcement during a recent interview, citing concerns about over-saturation of Bundy content in popular media.
“There’s already been so much done on Ted Bundy,” Murphy explained. “I think audiences have seen enough of that story told in different ways.”
The decision comes after two successful seasons of the anthology series. The first focused on Jeffrey Dahmer, while the second examined the Menendez brothers case.
Murphy didn’t completely close the door on controversial contemporary figures.
When asked about Luigi Mangione, the man charged in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Murphy’s response was more measured.
“It’s too early to say anything definitive about recent cases,” he said. “But we always look at stories that have captured public attention and examine why they resonate.”
“We’re interested in cases that reveal something about American society and culture.”
The “Monster” series has become one of Netflix’s most watched true crime offerings. Each season examines high-profile criminal cases through a dramatic lens.
Murphy’s production company continues developing the next installment of the anthology series.
The show’s format allows for flexibility in choosing subjects from different time periods and types of crimes. Previous seasons have focused on cases that generated significant media coverage and public discussion.
No timeline has been announced for the next “Monster” season.
Netflix hasn’t revealed which case or cases might be featured in future episodes of the series.