
Netflix's Lizzie Borden Series Debuts at No. 1 Despite Mixed Reviews and Historical Inaccuracies
Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story debuted as the streamer's No. 1 series with 12.1 million views in its first four days, matching previous seasons' performance. While the series features a high-profile cast including Sarah Paulson and Charlie Hunnam, it has received mixed critical reception, with Rotten Tomatoes scores of 42% for critics and 35% for audiences. Historical experts and critics note significant inaccuracies, such as the presumption of Lizzie Borden's guilt despite her acquittal, and anachronistic depictions of the 1892 crime scene. The series is praised for its visual spectacle and Sarah Paulson's performance as Aileen Wuornos, but criticized for its sensationalized tone and disregard for historical nuance.








