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DAHMER -- The Jeffrey Dahmer Story – Monster

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Sep 2022

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Ed Gein, a seemingly harmless Wisconsin recluse in the 1950s, commits horrific crimes that shock the nation.

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While Monster is seemingly self-aware of the peril in glorifying Jeffrey Dahmer, creator Ryan Murphy's salacious style nevertheless tilts this horror story into the realm of queasy exploitation.

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Jessica Winter

The New Yorker

Dec 8, 2022

It’s quite possible that “Dahmer”—despite brilliant performances from Nash, Peters, and the great Richard Jenkins as Dahmer’s father, Lionel—has no real justification for its own existence.

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Andrew Male

The Times (UK)

Oct 24, 2022

A slow-burn descent into a grotesque damaged world, bolstered by Evan Peters’s chillingly believable central performance...

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Oct 1, 2022

It is gruesome, disturbing, and unnervingly precise in re-creating Dahmer's history and the legend that has arisen around him. It is also an example of how the Ryan Murphy brand can be at odds with a story's mission.

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

Oct 4, 2023

Though the Netflix show, based on the life and crimes of the serial killer, purports to tell the victims’ stories, it ends up cannibalising its own good intentions.

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Akos Peterbencze

Vulnerable Man (Medium)

Jul 25, 2023

While I don't think that the series is a complete miss, I can't help but feel that there was a much greater potential to fulfill here.

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

Nov 8, 2022

Except for the sixth episode, which turns away from the tedium of Dahmer himself to focus on the life of one of his victims, the show is a chore...

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Jesus B

@RT71254475 1 day ago

Me pareció una mala serie, quizá por que no estoy desquiciado? El tempo de la serie, los diálogos, las actuaciones, todo el tema de la escritura y guiones por parte de los escritores y guinistas me parecio soso en el mejor de los casos, siendo mucho muy considerado. Entiendo que se trata de retratar a una persona con padecimientos mentales e intentan mostrarnos el mundo desde su perspectiva, pero siento que fallaron en hacerlo y no porque yo sepa como es la perspectiva correcta, sino porque ellos seguramente tampoco lo saben e intentan algo que les genere aclamación. Bueno, esto no funciona así. No puedo recomendarla.

Jakub S

@Imigrant2137 Aug 5, 2026

Evan Peters bardzo dobrze zagrał Dahmera, sceneria całego filmu jest dobra, wydarzenia z rzeczywistości ciekawie przedstawione w filmie, ale ku*wy dalej będą marudzić na ch*j wie co

J H

@UpstateNYThriller Jul 22, 2026

8.4/10 Thriller, suspense, Great mini series about Dahmer Deep disturbing Reno 911 lady nash is in it

diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 15, 2026

Uma obra-prima do crime real que brilha pelo respeito às vítimas e pela atuação monstruosamente brilhante de Evan Peters. O argumento é tenso, desconfortável e faz uma crítica social cirúrgica à incompetência das autoridades da época. Ficção e realidade combinadas de forma brilhante.

Joel C

@Gravedigger Jul 11, 2026

Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes are definitely monstrous and horrific, but Evan Peters did a terrific job at playing the infamous serial killer and I hope the other seasons are just as good as this one, it's really good so far!

shani C

@Shancara Jun 29, 2026

I don't like how they changed and added things for the sake of drama. Also, casting a beautiful, charismatic actor feels inauthentic. It seems like they try to gain empathy for him which is very disturbing. The real story is so horrific that trying to Hollywood-script it just misses its strength. I wish is ready the reviews here and not watching it. Very disappointing.

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Ryan Murphy

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Ian Brennan

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Evan Peters

Jeffrey Dahmer

Richard Jenkins

Lionel Dahmer

Penelope Ann Miller

Joyce Dahmer

Molly Ringwald

Shari Dahmer

Episode 1

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Episode One

After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Please Don't Go

Young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school; years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Doin' a Dahmer

On his own after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff invites a hitchhiker into his home.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 21, 2022

The Good Boy Box

From high school to the army, Jeff struggles to find stability; while living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Blood on Their Hands

Jeff's list of victims grows longer without resulting in a full police investigation; an encounter with a teen lands him in jail; later, he gets his own apartment.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Silenced

Aspiring model Tony moves to Madison and meets Jeff at a bar, beginning a relationship through handwritten notes that takes a dark turn.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Cassandra

An activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her experience living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored.

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Episode 8

Aired Sep 21, 2022

Lionel

As Jeff awaits trial, his father deals with his owns demons; the Milwaukee police try to save face; victims' families share their stories.

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Episode 9

Aired Sep 21, 2022

The Bogeyman

Glenda and the victims and their families try to move forward despite haunting memories; Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars.

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Episode 10

Aired Sep 21, 2022

God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance

In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target; his parents seek closure, while Glenda pushes for a memorial to honor the victims.

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Creator: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
Executive Producer: Alexis Martin Woodall, Ryan Murphy, Carl Franklin, Ian Brennan, Janet Mock, Eric Kovtun
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Sep 21, 2022

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