Netflix’s new season of Monster: The Ed Gein Story has shocked viewers within its first five minutes. The series, starring Charlie Hunnam, dives straight into disturbing scenes that left many fans saying they “need therapy.”
The show explores the real-life crimes of Ed Gein — a murderer and grave robber who inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs. Early scenes show Hunnam’s Gein in unsettling moments that many viewers called “too much.” One Reddit user wrote, “I couldn’t believe what I was watching. It’s disturbing beyond words.”
While some fans praised the acting and bold storytelling, others criticized the series for graphic content and historical inaccuracy. “Ryan Murphy never sticks to the facts,” one commenter claimed. Still, others appreciated the dark psychological depth, saying the show “captures the horror that inspired Hollywood’s most chilling villains.”
Love it or hate it, Monster: The Ed Gein Story is not for the faint-hearted. It’s streaming now on Netflix — and sparking plenty of debate about how far true-crime drama should go.
