This new series based on Ryan Murphy's "Monsters" will explore the life of Gein, known for his gruesome crimes that inspired iconic horror movie characters such as Norman Bates in "Psycho," Leatherface in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and Buffalo Bill in "The Silence of the Lambs."
The Original Monster (Season 1)
Mother! (Episode 1) 7.5
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein's twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness.
Sick as Your Secrets (Episode 2) 6.9
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Tormented by horrific visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby. Years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set.
The Babysitter (Episode 3) 7.3
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Ed's warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show — and ignites a bitter grudge that's hard to shake.
Green (Episode 4) 7.1
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Ed finds himself torn between two very different women. As the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker.
Ice (Episode 5) 6.3
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Adeline's dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city. Consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts.
Buxom Bird (Episode 6) 7.2
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: When the authorities uncover a nightmarish crime scene, Ed's puzzling explanations raise deeper questions. Adeline steps into the spotlight.
Ham Radio (Episode 7) 6.8
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Deputy Frank turns the Gein farmhouse into a sordid spectacle. Ed devises a unique method to communicate with his heroes in the outside world.
The Godfather (Episode 8) 6.6
Writer: Ian Brennan
Air date: 2025-10-03
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: Ed finds new purpose helping investigators crack a disturbing case. But as the past and present blur, his terrifying legacy looms larger than ever.
Seasons
Episodes 1