The buzz around Monster Season 3 is electric, and true crime fans are on the edge of their seats for the next chilling chapter in Ryan Murphy’s anthology series. Titled The Original Monster, this season dives into the twisted world of Ed Gein, a name that’s become synonymous with horror. From a confirmed release window to a stellar cast and a plot that promises to unsettle, here’s everything known about Monster Season 3 so far.
Release Date: When to Expect The Original Monster
So, when can we binge this thing? Netflix hasn’t spilled an exact date, but the word on the street is late 2025, probably around October. That’s prime spooky season, right? Ryan Murphy let slip in a podcast with Gavin Newsom that this season’s gonna be intense, like “not for the faint of heart” intense. They started filming in November 2024, hitting up spots in Los Angeles and Chicago, and wrapped major scenes early this year. Since Monster seasons have dropped every couple of years (2022 for Dahmer, 2024 for the Menendez brothers), October 2025 feels like a safe bet. Get your popcorn ready!
Who’s in the Cast?
The cast is stacked, and it’s got everyone buzzing. Charlie Hunnam—yep, the Sons of Anarchy badass—is playing Ed Gein, the “Butcher of Plainfield.” Guy’s got the chops to pull off creepy and complex, so this should be good. Laurie Metcalf is stepping in as Augusta Gein, Ed’s super-religious mom who basically haunted his brain. Then there’s Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock, the Psycho director himself, and Olivia Williams as his wife, Alma Reville. That’s a cool twist, tying Gein to Hollywood’s horror obsession.
Oh, and Suzanna Son from Red Rocket is in the mix too, but nobody’s saying who she’s playing yet. Keeps things mysterious, right? There’s also some chatter about Addison Rae popping up, maybe as a scream queen type, but nothing’s confirmed. This lineup is giving major star power, and fans are already freaking out on X about Hunnam tackling Gein.
What’s the Plot About?
Alright, let’s get into the meat of it—pun intended. Monster Season 3 is all about Ed Gein, the 1950s Wisconsin dude whose crimes were so gross they inspired horror legends like Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill. Think grave robbing, body parts, and a seriously disturbing obsession with his mom. This season’s leaning hard into horror, way darker than the courtroom drama of Season 2 or the psychological vibes of Season 1. Word is, it’s gonna show the gritty details of Gein’s crimes—stuff like making a “skin suit” to channel his late mother. Yeah, it’s messed up.
But it’s not just gore for shock value. The show’s digging into how Gein became the “first celebrity serial killer” after his 1957 arrest, sparking America’s true crime obsession. The Hitchcock angle suggests we’ll see how Gein’s story bled into pop culture, especially with Psycho hitting theaters just a few years later. Expect some deep dives into Gein’s head—his schizophrenia, his lonely childhood, and his weird bond with his mom, Augusta. It’s gonna be a lot.
