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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story S1E1 — Bloodbath
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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story•Season 1•Episode 1

Bloodbath

8.2/10 · 9,381 votesSep 17, 202657 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Tormented by her sharp-tongued stepmother, Lizzie Borden sees her world open up when an unorthodox and provocative new maid joins her household.

Directed byMax Winkler
Written byIan Brennan
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Cast7

Ella Beatty

Ella Beatty

Lizzie Borden

Vicky Krieps

Vicky Krieps

Bridget Sullivan

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Aileen Wuornos

Charlie Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam

Andrew Borden

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Abby Borden

Billie Lourd

Billie Lourd

Emma Borden

Jessica Barden

Jessica Barden

Nance O'Neil

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Max Winkler

Max Winkler

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Ian Brennan

Ian Brennan

Writer

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Gregory J. Pawlik Jr.

First Assistant Director

K

Kyle Hollingsworth

Second Assistant Director

T

Tarin Squillante

Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Bloodbath" is episode 1 of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 9,381 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Max Winkler and written by Ian Brennan, it aired on September 17, 2026.

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