---
title: "American Monster"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/american-monster-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 73320
imdb_id: "tt5784958"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 13
episodes_count: 130
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 23
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# American Monster (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/american-monster-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

American Monster is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Investigation Discovery. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 13 seasons and 130 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This documentary series examines killers who hide in plain sight behind innocent smiles across America."

### Why Watch
- features never-before-seen video footage
- explores cases of killers hiding in plain sight

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes unsuitable for younger viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14 for its documentary content regarding homicide cases.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: documentary, suspense, crime, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Investigation Discovery, HBO Max, Discovery + | Spectrum On Demand | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Discovery+, HBO Max | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Discovery +, Citytvplus Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Citytvplus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | 9Now | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 50
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (18%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 41 (82%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

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

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the series?
The series focuses on killers who hide in plain sight within American communities.

### Q: What kind of footage is used?
The show utilizes never-before-seen video footage to examine the subjects.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is classified as a documentary, suspense, and drama series.

### Q: When did the series begin?
The series began in 2016.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [American Monster — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/73320)
- [American Monster (TV Series 2016- ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5784958/fullcredits/cast)
- [American Monster (TV Series 2016- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/73320-american-monster)
- [American Monster - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/american-monster/cast/1000190256/)
- [American Monster (2016-2025) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/american-monster/t45tfVGTULuciTIiJWkZH7/credits/)
- [Monster (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_(American_TV_series))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*