Real vs Reel: Lyle and Erik Menendez’s chilling trial clips go viral, internet shook by detailed depiction

The nine-episode Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which is based on a terrifying true event, drew a range of reactions from viewers. After Erik Menendez called out the show, several individuals discussed factual inaccuracies, while others expressed disbelief upon learning about the story. Despite this, the show has captured the attention of viewers on social media. Amid all of this, numerous real trial recordings have gone viral, and people are raving over how perfectly the actors Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez and Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez captured the essence of their roles, down to the exact expressions.



One video of Nicholas (who portrays Lyle) sitting in court and recounting events that happened to him and what he and his brother did to their parents is becoming viral on the internet. A comparison between Reel and Real is shown in the video, and the way the actor has portrayed their emotions is a masterpiece in acting.


In a different one, a social media user posted a clip of Ari Graynor portraying the actual Leslie Abramson. The x user shared the video and commented on how well the actress played the part, praising her mannerisms among other things.


For the unversed, the second season of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Monster, is titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The primary subject matter of this season is the 1989 killings of José (Javier Bardem) and Kitty Menéndez (Chloë Sevigny), which were carried out by their sons Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch).