Ryan Murphy's Monster has spotlighted some of the most infamous true crime cases - and sparked backlash along the way. The first season debuted in 2022 and centered around Evan Peters' portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer. Monster, which also starred Niecy Nash, came under fire after the family of Dahmer's victims revealed they weren't consulted for the show. Peters, meanwhile, opened up about how his mental health was affected after taking in the complicated role. "I'm going to take a little break from darker roles and explore the light," he told Variety in December 2022.