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Direct Major Controversy Surrounding The Third Season Of This Netflix Series Released Today
The new Netflix series about Ed Gein has sparked controversy due to its alleged romanticization of the serial killer.
The new Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein Story, released today, is igniting fierce debates. Particularly, Charlie Hunnam's portrayal of serial killer Ed Gein is under fire, facing accusations that the show sexualizes and romanticizes the perpetrator.
The Monster series by Ryan Murphy has previously seen its share of controversies. It all began in 2022 with Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which garnered enormous viewership but also faced harsh criticism from victims' families. The follow-up about the Menendez brothers sparked further division, due in part to controversial scenes and statements from those involved. Nevertheless, viewership remained high, with Dahmer still considered one of Netflix's biggest successes.
The third season focuses on Ed Gein, the infamous grave robber and murderer from the 1950s. The trailer shows Hunnam partially undressed and touching a corpse, which many viewers find too much to handle. Online complaints contend that the series is trying to make "serial killers seem cool". Some even criticize Hunnam for describing Gein in interviews as one of the "more gentle monsters", which did not sit well with many.
Opponents call it tasteless and inappropriate, especially given that Gein's gruesome acts directly affected victims and their families. Critics emphasize that the real-life perpetrator lived in miserable conditions and bore no resemblance to the character the series portrays.
However, many viewers are also curious about Hunnam's performance and the thematic approach. Supporters argue that Monster previously sparked difficult conversations about society's fascination with serial killers and how the media depicts them. They believe the series touches on why audiences continue to watch despite the horror.
The Monster series by Ryan Murphy has previously seen its share of controversies. It all began in 2022 with Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which garnered enormous viewership but also faced harsh criticism from victims' families. The follow-up about the Menendez brothers sparked further division, due in part to controversial scenes and statements from those involved. Nevertheless, viewership remained high, with Dahmer still considered one of Netflix's biggest successes.
Criticism Of Hunnam And The Trailer
The third season focuses on Ed Gein, the infamous grave robber and murderer from the 1950s. The trailer shows Hunnam partially undressed and touching a corpse, which many viewers find too much to handle. Online complaints contend that the series is trying to make "serial killers seem cool". Some even criticize Hunnam for describing Gein in interviews as one of the "more gentle monsters", which did not sit well with many.
Opponents call it tasteless and inappropriate, especially given that Gein's gruesome acts directly affected victims and their families. Critics emphasize that the real-life perpetrator lived in miserable conditions and bore no resemblance to the character the series portrays.
Defense And Support
However, many viewers are also curious about Hunnam's performance and the thematic approach. Supporters argue that Monster previously sparked difficult conversations about society's fascination with serial killers and how the media depicts them. They believe the series touches on why audiences continue to watch despite the horror.
