# DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/dahmer-monster-the-jeffrey-dahmer-story/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 83/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (10 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) is a Crime, Drama series created by Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (83%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8/10), TMDB fan (80%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 82%.

## Celluloid verdict

Ryan Murphy’s true-crime limited series that dominated Netflix charts — polarizing, heavily watched, and hard to look away from.

## Synopsis

This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.

## Cast

Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, Michael Learned, Niecy Nash

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story worth watching?**
Yes — DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story earns a 80% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 83%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8/10, TMDB fan 80%. Audience snapshot is separate (82%). Ryan Murphy’s true-crime limited series that dominated Netflix charts — polarizing, heavily watched, and hard to look away from.

**Why is DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story so highly rated?**
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story scores 80% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 83/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8/10 and TMDB fan rating 80%. The separate audience snapshot is 82%. Ryan Murphy’s true-crime limited series that dominated Netflix charts — polarizing, heavily watched, and hard to look away from. See the full breakdown on the DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story series page.

**Is DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Prime Video?**
No — DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix?**
Yes — DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story come out?**
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story first aired in 2022 (2022). Created by Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story are there?**
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has 1 season across 10 episodes (2022). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’s 10 episodes take around 8 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?**
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?**
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story stars Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, Michael Learned, Niecy Nash. Created by Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan.

**How many episodes are in DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?**
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has 10 episodes across 1 season (2022).

**What is DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story about?**
This series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of America’s most notorious serial killers to continue his murderous spree in plain sight for over a decade.

**Who created DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?**
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was created by Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan. It is a crime, drama series from United States, primarily in English.

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