DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

8.0
2022

Production

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This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.

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Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2022

Across more than a decade, 17 teen boys and young men were murdered by convicted killer Jeffrey Dahmer. How did he evade arrest for so long?

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1. Episode One

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

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2. Please Don't Go

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A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.

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3. Doin' a Dahmer

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Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.

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4. The Good Boy Box

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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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5. Blood on Their Hands

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

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6. Silenced

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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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7. Cassandra

7.5

A prominent activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her harrowing experiences living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored.

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8. Lionel

7.8

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

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9. The Bogeyman

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Glenda, the victims and their families do their best to move forward despite haunting memories, while Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars.

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10. God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance

7.4

In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target. His parents seek closure and Glenda pushes for a memorial on familiar grounds to honor the victims.

Cast

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Evan Peters

Jeffrey Dahmer

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Richard Jenkins

Lionel Dahmer

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Molly Ringwald

Shari Dahmer

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Michael Learned

Catherine Dahmer

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Niecy Nash-Betts

Glenda Cleveland

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Reviews

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Dean

9/10

This is a well executed series about Jeffrey Dahmer - famous serial killer and a cannibal. Evan Peters (actor playing Dahmer) does a terrific job, which speaks about his talent and professionalism. He definitely deserves Oscar for his acting. Also, I watched the documentary of Jeffrey Dahmer after this and I was surprised how well creators of this TV show included even small details from real events. Overall, it's a must-watch series if you're interested into serial killers movies and series.

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tensharpe

8/10

An amazing performance from Evan Peters brings some insight into the monster that was Jeffrey Dahmer.

Dahmer’s crimes were disgusting and awful and what the families went through ( and I am sure still do) was nothing short of hell. The families of the victims are well represented, so much so that I was angry in a number of episodes at how the authorities treated them. What this series does is show various perspectives of the horrific killings and the consequences on not only Darhmer but others affected by the events. 

I knew of Dahmer before this series but now I feel I know more about the impact his actions had on others and the failings of the police and authorities during his killing spree.

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