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Whether it is The Jinx: The Life and Death of Robert Hurst or The Lady and the Dale, HBO has provided true-crime lovers with some pretty detailed documentaries. The release of the newest true-crime documentary hops on the same train and unveils some shocking details while also challenging the viewers to ask difficult questions.

Im Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders continues HBOs attempt to show that there are incredibly complex cases out there, which may seem straightforward at first but are filled with twists and turns around every corner. This new and frankly unsettling true-crime documentary explores two shocking murders committed by Lois Riess, and it definitely prioritizes nuance over easy answers.

Lois Difficult Childhood and Adulthood

I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders CrimeDocumentary

Release Date October 15, 2024

One of the first major aspects in this disturbing true-crime series which kickstarts a different perspective on the...

Director Erin Lee Carr hates to use the term “brand” but that’s exactly what she’s cultivated when it comes to bizarre true crime stories. “People are like, ‘This horrible thing happened. Let’s call Erin Lee Carr,'” the documentarian told TheWrap.

It’s not surprising to see how Carr developed this reputation. She was behind HBO’s Gypsy Rose Blanchard documentary “Mommy Dead and Dearest” and “I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter,” both of which went on to inspire the Hulu scripted series “The Act” and “The Girl From Plainville,” respectively. In 2021, Carr released Netflix’s “Britney vs Spears,” the same year the pop icon’s conservatorship was terminated. She’s also produced a Peacock documentary on Stormy Daniels, a Hulu docuseries on the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax and an HBO documentary on journalist Kim Wall, who went missing after boarding Danish entrepreneur Peter Madsen’s submarine.

On Wednesday October 16 2024, HBO broadcasts I’m Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders!

Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “I’m Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders” on HBO promises to be a gripping exploration of a chilling crime that shocked a small Minnesota community. Set in 2018, the episode delves into the tragic story of Lois Riess, who was accused of murdering her husband, David. This shocking event sent ripples through the town as residents struggled to comprehend the violence that had unfolded among them.

As the narrative unfolds, viewers will see how Lois Riess went on the run after the murder, evading authorities and leaving a trail of questions in her wake. The episode paints a vivid picture of the chaos and fear that gripped the community during this time. It highlights the impact of the crime on the lives of those left behind, as friends...

From the comedy series The Franchise to the documentary I Am Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders, there will be plenty to select from on HBO and Max this October 2024! Check out the shows and movies we are looking forward to the most.

Are you looking forward to horror? HBO and Max are known to feature some of the biggest movies. And over the month of October, subscribers will also be able to enjoy some new true crime documentaries. Even if horror isn't your thing, Max has you covered! Let's get right to it.

The Franchise

It may be spooky season, but in the month of October, an HBO comedy sits at the top of my must-watch list, and that’s The Franchise, an HBO original comedy series. Set to feature only eight episodes, this is going to be a short and sweet escape from those who are avoiding...

Alfre Woodard, John Benjamin Hickey, Makenzie Leigh, Lewis Pullman, and Jordan Preston Carter in ‘Salem’s Lot’ (Photo by Courtesy of New Line Cinema/Max)

Max’s October 2024 lineup includes a new adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling vampire novel Salem’s Lot and the premiere of the eight-episode comedy series The Franchise starring Himesh Patel. Jordin Sparks hosts and Johnny Weir and Terrell Ferguson judge the new competition series Roller Jam debuting on October 10th. And Dylan O’Brien stars in Caddo Lake, a mystery thriller premiering on October 10th.

The streamer’s October calendar of new series and films also includes the documentaries I Am Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders, Louder: The Soundtrack of Change, and Breath of Fire. Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap starring Josh Hartnett makes its streaming premiere on October 25th, and Maxxxine with Mia Goth debuts on October 18th.

The third and final...