Director Max Winkler Reveals Why Sarah Paulson’s Final Scene Made Him Cry in 'Monster' Season 4
Director Max Winkler, who helmed six episodes of the new Netflix season, explained that Sarah Paulson’s performance in the finale’s final meal scene was so emotionally raw that he wept. The season, which weaves the 1892 Lizzie Borden case with the 1992 Aileen Wuornos execution, uses an imagined afterlife reunion to explore themes of female rage and patriarchal oppression. Winkler noted the show’s success stems from its ability to humanize 'monsters' by focusing on their specific circumstances, while also acknowledging the lack of historical evidence for the romanticized ending depicted in the series.