In his non-fiction travelogue, Nicholas Jubber explores the historical and cultural origins of monsters, arguing that they are essential to understanding human history .

: Each episode centers on "broken people" pushed to desperate acts. The "monsters" they encounter often represent their own unresolved trauma or buried guilt .

: From the giants of Cornwall to the Godzilla of Hiroshima, Jubber shows that these myths express universal fears and desires across all cultures.