Why IS television so obsessed with incest?
The White Lotus has shocked viewers around the world with its depiction of incest in season three, but it's not the only show to have embraced the ta…
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Ryan Murphy Defends Menendez Brothers Series Amidst Controversy
Ryan Murphy Responds to Menendez Brothers' Backlash Against Netflix Series The Netflix series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" has sparked controversy, with Erik Menendez himself criticizing its portrayal of events. In a recent interview, series creator Ryan Murphy addressed these criticisms, explaining the show's focus on the brothers' claims of abuse and the court proceedings. "We do it very carefully," Murphy stated, "and we give them their day in court." The show, Murphy explained, presents multiple perspectives, including that of Dominic Dunne, whose articles explored the theory of a romantic relationship between the brothers. This approach, Murphy argues, reflects the complexity of the case and the need to present all available information. The interview sheds light on the creative decisions behind the series and the challenges of adapting such a controversial real-life story for television.
Family matters: the history of incest on television — before ‘White Lotus’
Saxon and Lochlan aren’t the first — and they surely won’t be the last.
