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American Monster 2016

★ 7.4/10 · 23 votes TV-14 CrimeDocumentary 13 seasons · 130 eps Returning Series
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What is American Monster?

American Monster is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Documentary.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
130
Runtime
43 minutes
First aired
Jun 1, 2016
Last aired
Dec 30, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Investigation Discovery
Genres
Crime, Documentary
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American Monster is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Documentary. Status: Returning Series. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“This documentary series examines killers who hide in plain sight behind innocent smiles across America.”

# documentary# suspense# crime# drama
Reasons to watch
  • features never-before-seen video footage
  • explores cases of killers hiding in plain sight
Keep in mind
  • contains mature themes unsuitable for younger viewers

Watch it if you are interested in true crime documentaries that utilize archival video footage.

The series is rated TV-14 for its documentary content regarding homicide cases.

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Cast

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Tom Streithorst Self - Narrator (voice)
Robert Firth Self - Narrator (voice)
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Katherine Ramsland Self - Forensic Psychologist
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Michael S. Lazorick Self - Actor in Blaine's Movie
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Sean D. Gaston Self - Actor in Blaine's Movie
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Erin Lampart Self - Actor (archive footage)
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Tim Kent Self - Author, 'Murder from the Pulpit'
Fil Waters Self - Detective, Houston Police Dept.
Ramon Sosa Self - Former Boxer
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Henrihs Ahmadejevs Jeffrey Glanda

Episode guide

Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Season 5 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the series?

The series focuses on killers who hide in plain sight within American communities.

What kind of footage is used?

The show utilizes never-before-seen video footage to examine the subjects.

What genre is the show?

It is classified as a documentary, suspense, and drama series.

When did the series begin?

The series began in 2016.

Is this related to the Netflix anthology series Monster?

No, the provided sources distinguish this 2016 documentary series from the biographical crime drama anthology created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.