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[01/30/26 - 01:01 PM]
Lifetime Sets Seven All-New Thrillers Premiering Saturdays, Beginning Valentine's Day Featuring All Star Casts
Kicking off on Valentine's Day and based on a true story, is "The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story" executive produced and directed by Elisabeth Rohm and starring NAACP Image Award winner Lela Rochon and Jarod Joseph.







DATING APP KILLER, THE: THE MONICA WHITE STORY (LIFETIME)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
2/14/26
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Lifetime's press release, January 2026) Based on a True Story. After sending her son off to military school, Monica White (Lela Rochon) is finally ready to start dating again and focus on herself. When she meets Anthony Robinson (Jared Joseph) online, she is charmed by him and believes she's finally found a real connection. As their relationship deepens, Monica decides to meet Anthony in person but is unaware Anthony harbors a dangerous secret - he's a serial killer preying on women through dating apps. After her birthday celebration, his demeanor turns menacing. Trusting her instincts and quick thinking, Monica manages to get Anthony out of her home before things escalate. When she begins connecting the dots between Anthony's past and a string of murders haunting her community, Monica realizes she may be the key to ending his deadly rampage. Elisabeth Rohm directs and executive produces the movie. Lela Rochon, Jarod Joseph, Anthony Robinson and Katrina Reynolds star. (2026)
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Anthony Robinson
· Jarod Joseph
· Katrina Reynolds
· Lela Rochon
CREW INFORMATION:
· David Weaver as WRTR
· Elisabeth Rohm as DIR/EP
· Kara Feifer as EP
· Meghan Hooper White as EP
· Miriam van Emst as WRTR
· Navid Soofi as PROD
· Timothy O. Johnson as EP
GENRE(S):
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· PF Birch Productions
· Rohm Feifer Entertainment
· Studio TF1 America