Monsters' Cooper Koch addresses Lyle and Erik Menendez kiss following backlash

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Cooper Koch has shared his experiences regarding the portrayal of the contentious kiss between the Menendez brothers in "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story."

Curious about Cooper Koch's take on the debated kiss between Erik and Lyle Menendez in "Monsters"? He has shared some intriguing insights on the matter.

When Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was released on Netflix, it quickly generated debate about how the Menendez brothers were portrayed. Although many viewers applauded the acting by Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, they criticized the series for leaning into baseless theories of incest related to Erik and Lyle.

In one part of the story, journalist Dominick Dunne proposes that Lyle and Erik might have murdered their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, because they feared their mother would find out about their secret romantic relationship. We then see a hypothetical scene where Kitty catches Lyle and Erik cleaning each other's bodies and taking a shower together. Her reaction is one of shock and disbelief.

However, there is a moment in the second episode where Lyle kisses Erik on the lips that has sparked quite a bit of controversy. Cooper has now spoken out about it.

Cooper Koch discusses the kiss between Erik and Lyle Menendez in the show "Monsters."

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In the second episode, Erik and Lyle indulge in a shopping frenzy after taking their parents' lives. While at a luxurious hotel in Bel-Air, Erik, who is concerned about their finances, advises Lyle—who is under the influence of drugs—to be more cautious with their spending. In response, Lyle angrily confronts Erik, expressing that they should feel free to do anything they desire. The moment culminates with Lyle leaning in to kiss Erik on the lips.

Although the kiss isn't explicitly sexual, some individuals have expressed disapproval of Monsters including it in the show, given the scrutiny surrounding Lyle and Erik's relationship since their case became public.

In reality, Deputy District Attorney Lester Kuriyama proposed that Lyle and Erik may have killed their parents since they were allegedly having a secret relationship, a notion that gained attention in the media. Nevertheless, this was merely a theory.

During an episode of Watch What Happens Live, Cooper Koch humorously recounted his most terrifying kiss, saying, "Honestly, the kiss with Nicholas in the hotel scene was quite scary."

Seemingly referencing the criticism the scene faced, he commented, "This isn't just about me; it affects many others as well."

Cooper had earlier defended the portrayal of certain incest theories involving Lyle and Erik in Monsters. In an interview with Variety, he remarked, "I understood that this was a highly contentious narrative and that viewers might feel disturbed or impacted by the content. However, I believe it’s important to consider the context of the circumstances."

Cooper remarked, "This isn't about the actual events that took place. It's merely Dominick Dunne's perspective. Additionally, there are other parts of the narrative that seem designed to showcase a variety of viewpoints."

Regarding his personal views, Cooper expressed, "I don’t believe that’s accurate. I also don’t think the show aimed to support or undermine that idea. It seems to be merely a notion that an individual came up with."