- Network: Netflix
- Series Premiere Date: Oct 22, 2025
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The cast is good but it’s the shock-a-minute story that makes this hard to shake off.
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The property that Monster of Florence most clearly evokes is David Fincher's time-spanning period masterpiece Zodiac, which was clearly an influence. Though this Netflix true crime miniseries doesn't reach those same heights (admittedly, not many crime films or series have), it's often remarkable, lingering long after the final episode is over.
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The narrative’s complexity can sometimes be confusing, particularly when it hops between time periods in quick succession. But “The Monster of Florence” rewards repeat viewings.
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Ultimately, “The Monster of Florence” is so unfocused that it comes off hollow.
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The Monster of Florence is too enamored with its structural trickery to paint a coherent picture of the social mores that led to such violence and then sabotaged any attempts to investigate it. Thus, the series struggles to justify its narrow focus on the 1968 murders.
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The Monster Of Florence is a depressing slog of a show that feels exploitative at times and disjointed at others.