Lizzie Borden's dark end: Inside Netflix's chilling finale

Netflix's "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," released on September 17, 2026, concluded its eight-episode run exploring the aftermath of Lizzie Borden's acquittal for the 1892 axe murders of her parents. The series finale depicts a complex relationship between Lizzie and her maid, Bridget Sullivan.

Following their involvement in the murders, both women faced unfulfilling lives. Bridget endured a loveless marriage until she confronted her husband with an ax. She then sought refuge with Lizzie at Maplecroft, the mansion Lizzie inherited.

Lizzie, struggling with her past, receives advice from Bridget to seek forgiveness. She prays for absolution in the woods, preparing for a new life. Together, Lizzie and Bridget join the burgeoning suffrage movement, achieving the right to vote.

The series finale takes a surreal turn, cutting to serial killer Aileen Wuornos before her execution. A vision shows Lizzie and Bridget appearing to Wuornos, offering to guide her to 'the next place,' implying a profound spiritual or psychological connection between the two women, leaving the interpretation to the audience.