The series (Season 1) is a biographical crime drama created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix. It was released on September 21, 2022, and consists of 10 episodes. Key Series Details Genre : Biographical Crime Drama, Anthology Starring : Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer Richard Jenkins as Lionel Dahmer Niecy Nash as Glenda Cleveland Platform : Exclusively available on Netflix Rating : TV-MA (for mature audiences) Season 1 Overview
The first season explores the life and gruesome crimes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered 17 young men between 1978 and 1991. Unlike some true-crime adaptations, the series focuses heavily on: Monster.The.Jeffrey.Dahmer.Story.SEASON.01.S01....
: Giving a voice to the communities and families impacted by the crimes. The series (Season 1) is a biographical crime
: How institutional racism and police incompetence allowed Dahmer to evade capture for over a decade. Unlike some true-crime adaptations
: While Evan Peters received high praise for his chilling performance, the show faced criticism for its slow pacing and for revisiting the trauma of the victims' families.
: Became Netflix's second most-watched English-language series within 28 days.