TV series · 2025 · Where to watch
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Updated November 2, 2026
Before The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... there was Ed.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story streams in the US on one subscription service — Netflix — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is what that means for watching it.
The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.
- Year
- 2025
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 · 587 votes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama
- Length
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Network
- Netflix
- Rated
- TV-MA
Streaming now
- Subscription Netflix4K Watch
How to watch Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Monster: The Ed Gein Story is included with a Netflix subscription, and that is the only place to stream the series in the US without paying per title.
Netflix streams it in 4K; the others top out at HD.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story ended in 2025 after one season and 8 episodes, so what is listed above is the complete run — nothing new is coming.
Created by Ian Brennan and starring Charlie Hunnam, Suzanna Son, Vicky Krieps and Laurie Metcalf; it originally aired on Netflix.
Common questions
Is Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Monster: The Ed Gein Story is on Netflix in the US with a subscription.
Is Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Hulu?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Monster: The Ed Gein Story is not streaming on Hulu in the US. It is on Netflix instead.
Can I watch Monster: The Ed Gein Story for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on Netflix where one is offered.
How many seasons of Monster: The Ed Gein Story are there?
There is one season, and the series has ended.
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