MONSTER: The Faces of Evil on Netflix

I'd never been interested in watching this type of series, and I think that was largely due to my lack of knowledge about the context surrounding them. However, when I first saw it, I remember being completely captivated from the very first episodes. It wasn't just the story that grabbed me, but the way it was told. I was impressed by how they managed to recreate the life of this psychopath without resorting to cheap sensationalism, building a disturbing and profoundly human relationship.

What intrigues me most about the series is how, almost without us realizing it, it makes us wish the criminal would never be caught. It's an uncomfortable, even contradictory, feeling. I don't know exactly when it happens, but we end up developing a certain fondness for him; we stop seeing him solely as what he really is—a psychopath—and begin to perceive him as a human being full of emptiness, fears, and loneliness. That emotional manipulation is one of the most disturbing and, at the same time, most interesting elements of the series.

This production, based on true events, tells the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, a psychopath in every sense of the word. He not only murdered his victims but also dissected their bodies, committing acts that are difficult to even imagine. The case is deeply shocking, but the way it's portrayed elevates the story to another level. The series doesn't just show the violence; it builds an oppressive atmosphere that immerses you in Dahmer's mind.

Visually, the work is impeccable. The color palette is carefully chosen to convey coldness, isolation, and decay. Everything feels muted, uncomfortable, almost claustrophobic. Adding to this is Evan Peters' performance, which is simply extraordinary. His portrayal is so convincing that it makes everything seem painfully real, to the point of blurring the line between fiction and reality. Thanks to this, the series ends up feeling disturbingly authentic.

Returning to the title, "Netflix's Humanized Monster," it makes perfect sense. Monster is a Netflix series, and frankly, that's no surprise. In my opinion, the platform has managed to stay relevant primarily thanks to its series. The quality of many of its films has declined considerably in recent years, but when Netflix decides to invest in a series, it usually does so with great success. Clear examples of this are Stranger Things, Money Heist, and Squid Game, all of which became global phenomena.

And returning to the concept of "humanization," the series presents these characters from a profoundly human perspective. It allows us to see them empathetically and intimately, even though we know perfectly well that we are dealing with criminals. This combination of terror and humanity is what makes the series so fascinating and, at the same time, so unsettling. It doesn't justify the crimes, but it does force us to reflect on the mind of someone capable of committing them.

In conclusion, Monster is a series that captivates, disturbs, and, at the same time, invites reflection. It manages to portray Dahmer's story in a raw and realistic way, based on real events, and at the same time reminds us that behind every monster there is a humanity. A humanity difficult to understand, uncomfortable and disturbing, but undeniably present. That's why "Netflix's Humanized Monster" is a title that perfectly describes what I felt while watching it.