Netflix fans told to 'forget' Menendez Brothers documentary after exciting new release

Netflix viewers still engrossed in the latest series and documentary about the infamous Menendez brothers have been advised to 'forget' both and switch to a new series launched today.

Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story has consistently featured in the UK top 10 list of shows on the streaming giant since its debut last month.

The series dramatically retells the chilling murder of Jose and Kitty Menendez by their own sons, followed by the subsequent murder trials that led to the brothers being sentenced to life imprisonment without the chance of parole.

This was succeeded by a fresh feature-length documentary, incorporating prison interviews with the brothers where they divulged details about the alleged abuse inflicted upon them by their father.

The documentary scrutinises how these allegations were considered during their first trial but were disallowed as evidence in the second trial, which resulted in their conviction, reports the Mirror.

A newly released series now offers more of these revealing interviews between director Alejandro Hartmann and the incarcerated brothers.

Accompanying The Menendez Brothers documentary, Netflix has launched a three-part companion podcast.

This forms part of the streaming service's You Can't Make This Up series, which also includes episodes centred around other factual series and films from their catalogue, such as Jailbreak and Unsolved Mysteries.

The new podcast series featuring Erik and Lyle Menendez has unveiled more intimate details than ever, with the brothers opening up about why they felt trapped at home despite fearing for their safety, offering further insights into their imprisonment and their tentative hopes for what lies ahead.

Dropping all episodes on October 9, listeners can immerse themselves in conversations ranging from 35 to 44 minutes each.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and various other streaming platforms, the series has already caused a stir among Netflix viewers, prompting a buzz on social media as fans passionately recommend the listen.

One user, previously on Twitter, expressed enthusiasm: "You need to hear this podcast! Forget about Monsters or the documentary. It's just Erik and Lyle telling their own story. Just listen, PLEASE!" (sic)

Another concurred, urging: "Please listen to the podcast. Both brothers get to speak their truth."

In a discussion with Netflix's Tudum, director Hartmann delved into the unique challenges he faced interviewing the incarcerated siblings from his base in Argentina.

Navigating logistics, Hartmann explained: "I was here in Argentina, and they can't do international calls, so we had to invent some kind of system, like a virtual number through Skype, and it was difficult. But eventually, we managed to do that."

The Menendez Brothers and Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story are both available to stream on Netflix now.