Last of Us star's true crime thriller Netflix Monster Ed Gein Story fans must watch

Those indulging in Netflix'slatest true crime drama series already have another must-see programme lined up to follow.

Whilst Monster: The Ed Gein Story is presently available for streaming, the buzz surrounding its launch suggests fans won't need long to devour the entire series.

Ryan Murphy's anthologyprogramme has now reached its third instalment, tackling yet another real-life notorious murderer.

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Charlie Hunnam portrays Gein, who faced accusations of slaying at least two women and was suspected in numerous other deaths.

Nevertheless, he also confessed to stealing corpses from cemeteries, whilst officers made horrifying findings within his home after his capture, reports the Mirror US.

The fresh series is anticipated to feature eight episodes, chronicling Gein's existence and brutal acts.

Once audiences finish the final episode, they'll already have another chilling thriller awaiting them, based on another appalling true story.

Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is set to debut on US network and streaming platform Peacock later this month. All eight episodes are scheduled to arrive simultaneously on October 16. This shouldn't be mistaken for the 2021 documentary that bore a comparable name.

However, a UK release date is yet to be confirmed. As it stands, British audiences could be made to wait a little longer before they can watch the series. However, new releases from Peacock usually land on Sky channels and NOW streaming platform, as the broadcaster already has a deal in place with the US based network.

The programme's synopsis reveals: "From 1972 to 1978, 33 young men were kidnapped, murdered, and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser."

The series description reads: "Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, all-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids...while dressed as a clown.

"Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy peels back the twisted layers of Gacy's life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities, and societal prejudices that fuelled his reign of terror."

Michael Chernus, known for his roles in Spider-Man Homecoming and Apple TV's Severance, takes on the lead role of Gacy.

Joining him are Gabriel Luna from The Last of Us, Michael Angarano of Almost Famous fame, and James Badge Dale, who featured in the Yellowstone spin-off 1923. While reviews for the series are yet to be released, fans have already likened the trailer to Netflix's Monster anthology.

One viewer remarked: "This would have been a great season for Monster." Another predicted: "Emmy nominations incoming."

Echoing this sentiment, another fan said: "I hope this does well. Monster season two should have been about Gacy. Still baffles me as to why they made a show about the Menendez brothers instead. Ed Gein looks good but this might win."

Meanwhile, some viewers have drawn comparisons between the early footage and another popular Netflix series, Mindhunter. One viewer commented: "Mindhunter gave me chills. I felt like I was there. Great winter time weekend series. This feels like a continuation."

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is streaming on Netflix and Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is expected to be streaming in the UK soon.