Ryan Murphy has done it again with another Netflix hit that has everyone talking. This time with the story of one of America’s most horrific serial killers: Jeffrey Dahmer.

Consisting of 10 episodes, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” displays insight about the victims of the monster. Niecy Nash and Evan Peters are two of the stars who stole the show in this psychological madhouse. Nash played the role of Glenda Cleveland, one of Dahmers victims, while Peters played the role of Jeffrey Dahmer. Though it has been a popular series around the world and received praise, it has been controversial as well. Fans love how the series highlights the tragic killings of Black LGBTQ+ men and their stories; however, others feel the series is causing victims’ family members to relive their trauma. 

With this debate going on in the media, one cannot ignore the impeccable acting and extraordinary cinematography of the series. “I was very scared about all of the things that Dahmer did, and diving into that and trying to commit to [playing this character] was absolutely going to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in my life because I wanted it to be very authentic,” Peters said in a promotional video released by Netflix.

Peters was correct. His portrayal of this character was indeed his darkest and sent many viewers on an emotional roller coaster. 

Nash gave a soft and emotional performance that was absolutely stunning. Nash felt Glenda was one of the people who was overlooked in that year of terror, and she wanted her story to be presented to the world in the best way.

“When you hear the different things that happened with regards to Jeffrey Dahmer and his victims, Glenda was one of his victims, too, and her story has been told the least,” Nash said in an interview with Netflix. 

The cinematography was breathtaking and sent so many feelings through the screen. In the first episode, there is a scene where someone appears to be cleaning up a house, and though we only see the backside of this character, the audience can see that it is Dahmer. The scenes throughout the series focus on dark rooms and colors with hints of light. These can represent a deeper meaning of the hell that Dahmer put many of his victims through. 

Overall, the 10-episode series was a twisted thriller that both kept its viewers on the edge of their seats and educated many on the horrors this monster caused.

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