Reel Review Mom

I am beyond excited for Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Monster of Florence,” premiering October 22. As someone with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in psychology — and a lifelong fascination with the darker corners of the human mind — this series looks like it’s going to be a must-watch for anyone who loves true crime done right.

Set against the haunting beauty of Tuscany, the show revisits one of Italy’s most disturbing real-life mysteries: a serial killer who targeted couples over nearly two decades. What grips me most isn’t just the horror of the crimes themselves, but the psychological chaos that followed — the paranoia, the endless investigations, and the way fear infected an entire community.

Director Stefano Sollima seems to have nailed that eerie balance between beauty and terror. From what I’ve seen, the visuals are stunning — shadowy countryside scenes, tense silences, and moments that make your skin crawl. But what really excites me is the show’s focus on the human side of the story — the obsession, trauma, and moral unraveling behind the case.

I’ve always said that true crime isn’t just about what people do — it’s about why they do it. And if “The Monster of Florence” can explore that psychological depth while keeping us glued to the screen, I already know it’s going to be one of my favorites this year.