Actor Charlie Hunnam disclosed his home plans with partner Morgana McNelis for watching his new Netflix drama series Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.
Speaking exclusively to E! News reporter Will Marfuggi, the 46-year-old actor explained that he and McNelis intend to binge watch the entire show in a single day following its launch on September 17.
The couple previously completed a similar marathon session for his 2025 project Monster: The Ed Gein Story, which Hunnam recalled as a memorable experience despite questioning whether words like nice and fun fully applied to watching tales of true crime. He noted that it was a day to remember and stated they would repeat the ritual for the new series.
Charlie Hunnam on Monster Role
In the upcoming Ryan Murphy series, Hunnam plays victim Andrew Borden, the father of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of killing her father and stepmother Rebecca Hall in 1892 before being acquitted at trial. Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden in the new production.
Hunnam explained that playing a victim involved far less responsibility than carrying a series as a serial killer, adding that he was happy to support Beatty in her lead role. He shared that he did not need the same space to let go of the role as he required after playing Ed Gein.
McNelis, his partner of nearly two decades, had previously set boundaries regarding his acting work after noticing he would return home as a shell of himself. Ten years ago, she established that he could be as selfish as necessary during filming, provided he was ready to re-engage upon returning home. She also requested that he leave Gein's voice at work after he found himself slipping into character at breakfast.
Early September True Crime and Drama Premieres
Television networks are launching an extensive lineup of new programs alongside Hunnam's show. Oxygen releases the two-hour documentary The Hooters Murders: Deadly Shift on September 7, exploring tragic workplace murders and dangerous dynamics connected to the restaurant chain between 2001 and 2010.
On the same day, Investigation Discovery debuts O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil. The four-part documentary event examines behind-the-scenes footage and production challenges from Juiced, a hidden-camera prank show featuring O.J. Simpson that was derailed by an internal saboteur before reaching audiences.
Bravo returns on September 8 with a new season of The Real Housewives of New York City, following the cast from New York to a private island as old tensions and shifting loyalties emerge.
Also on September 8, FX premieres drama series The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, starring Gail Bean as Wanda Bell and Isaiah John as Leon Simmons as they navigate 1990s Los Angeles and the rise of West Coast rap.
Mid-September Streaming and Comedy Launches
Peacock launches season two of comedy series The Paper on September 9, following reporter Ned after the Ohio Journalism Awards as he pursues a local private club crusade while navigating workplace relationships with Mare, Esmeralda, and the staff.
Apple TV debuts police thriller Last Seen on September 9, starring Patrick Brammall as dispatcher Ian Ridley, who receives a distress call 11 years after his daughter Maggie vanished.
Hulu releases season two of Made in Korea on September 9, continuing the story of Deputy Director Baek Kitae as former prosecutor Jang Geonyoung steps out of the shadows to seek revenge nine years in the making.
On September 10, Hulu returns with reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, tracking #MomTok drama as Taylor returns from The Bachelorette and Whitney debuts on Broadway in New York City.
Netflix premieres high school sports drama Crew Girl on September 10, starring Miku Martineau as Teagan Tao, a former sculls rower who becomes coxswain for a dysfunctional boys' varsity crew at Easton Prep alongside co-stars Jessica Paré, Sam Braun, and Kyle Clark.
Paramount+ brings back comedy series Colin From Accounts for season three on September 10, following Gordon and Ashley as they navigate baggage, work challenges, family battles, and their shared dog Colin.
Historical Dramas and Talk Show Returns
TNT airs historical drama High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam on September 13, starring Joel Kinnaman as CIA interrogator John Nixon and Waleed Zuaiter as Saddam Hussein following his December 2003 capture.
Daytime television returns on September 14 with season five of The Jennifer Hudson Show, featuring celebrity guests Tom Cruise, Doja Cat, and Jamie Foxx.
ABC premieres season 35 of Dancing With the Stars on September 15, featuring celebrity contestants Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. On the same date, ABC returns with season two of drama R.J. Decker, starring Scott Speedman.
Investigation Discovery debuts documentary series Toxic on September 15, led by Elizabeth Chambers as she interviews survivors and family members about domestic abuse. BritBox also launches Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence on September 15, adapting the classic detective duo stories for television.
Late September Network and Streaming Releases
Bravo brings back The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City for season seven on September 16, featuring cast members Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks, Bronwyn Newport, Whitney Rose, Britani Bateman, and new friend Ashley Quai on trips to San Francisco and Hawaii.
Apple TV releases season six of espionage series Slow Horses on September 16, starring Gary Oldman as MI5 leader Jackson Lamb as Slough House agents go on the run from Diana Taverner.
Prime Video debuts action spin-off Neagley on September 16, starring Maria Sten as private investigator Frances Neagley alongside Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher. Paramount+ launches animated video game homage Golden Axe on September 16, featuring Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, Gilius Thunderhead, and Hampton Squib fighting Death Adder.
NBC and Peacock open competition series The Traitors: New Blood on September 17, with host Alan Cumming welcoming 22 non-celebrity contestants chosen from 80,000 applicants to his Scottish Highlands castle.
Late September Music Docuseries and Thrillers
Starz premieres season two of Outlander: Blood of My Blood on September 18, following time-travelers Henry (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia (Hermione Corfield) Beauchamp, as well as 18th-century lovers Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) during the 1715 Jacobite Rising.
HBO debuts eight-part music docuseries Jay-Z in 8 on September 18, marking 30 years since album Reasonable Doubt with Jay-Z and producer Rick Rubin discussing tracks including 99 Problems, Brooklyn's Finest, and 4:44.
Paramount+ returns with season two of crime drama MobLand on September 18, following the Harrigan family and fixer Harry Da Souza, while HGTV launches new episodes of Scariest House in America hosted by Retta.
MGM+ premieres thriller series American Hostage on September 20, telling the 1970s true story of radio reporter Fred Heckman and hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis. Netflix also brings back sports comedy series Kevin Hart's Cold as Balls on September 20.
NBC launches season 30 of singing contest The Voice on September 21, featuring returning coaches Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson alongside new coaches Riley Green and Queen Latifah. NBC also debuts law enforcement drama Line of Fire on September 21, starring Peter Krause as a marshal's death triggers a deadly conspiracy.
