Set in the late summer of 1990, Monster: The Danny Rolling Story follows the quiet college town of Gainesville as it’s shaken by a series of brutal crimes that leave the community in fear and confusion. As students return to campus expecting a fresh start, an unseen predator begins stalking from the shadows, turning ordinary homes into scenes of horror.
The series traces the life of Danny Rolling—drifting, volatile, and deeply troubled—moving between his fractured past and the escalating investigation closing in on him. While authorities struggle to connect the dots, Rolling blends into everyday life, masking his instability with moments of charm and normalcy.
Told through multiple perspectives—including survivors, law enforcement, and those who crossed paths with him—the story explores how warning signs were missed, how fear spread through a community, and how one man’s unraveling psyche led to devastating consequences.
As the tension builds, the series doesn’t just ask who committed the crimes—but why, examining trauma, identity, and the thin line between control and chaos.
