Ryan Murphy is known for his dramas and horror series, but he's also known for his take on true crime. In American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, Murphy explores the rise and fall of the NFL's Hernandez.
Hernandez was a bright star in the NFL, spending three seasons as a tight end for the New England Patriots. Hernandez and teammate Rob Gronkowski were one of the most feared duos in football and together they went all the way to Super Bowl XLVI. But Hernandez's past caught up to him; no matter how bright his success, he was continually pulled into the world of drugs and violence from his youth. He was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd in 2013, which cemented his downward spiral.
This is the first installment in Murphy's American Sports Story franchise, which follows in the footsteps of American Crime Story and the fictional American Horror Story. Over the years, Murphy has tacked sensationalized crime stories involving O.J. Simpson, Bill Clinton, Jeffrey Dahmer and Gianni Versace.
Here's everything we know about American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez.
Next episode of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez airs Tuesdays at 10 pm ET/PT on FX, with new episodes available to stream on Hulu the following day.
Here's what we know about the next new episode airing on November 12:
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 10:
"New lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron's tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez premiered Tuesday, September 17.
We don't have a premiere date for UK viewers but as soon as one is available we'll have it for you right here.
FX is available through most cable TV subscriptions, but if you've cut the cord you can watch FX on streaming platforms like Sling TV, FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV.
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode guide
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 1: "If It's to Be"
"Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career, but when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 2: "Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice"
"Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it. He learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 3: "Pray the Gay Away"
"Aaron's star status brings him acclaim, but he struggles to resist hidden temptations and seeks counsel from an unlikely source."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 4: "Birthday Money"
"Aaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 5: "The Man"
"Aaron reconnects with an old love interest and seeks out a dangerous new friend."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 6: "Herald Street"
"As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 7: "Dirty Pain"
"Fearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start but he cannot escape his growing paranoia."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 8: "Odin"
"When tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez episode 9: "What's Left Behind"
"With Aaron behind bars, the women in his life are forced to face their new reality and make a difficult decision."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez plot
Here's the official synopsis of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez from FX:
"The first installment of American Sports Story is based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. from The Boston Globe and Wondery. The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture."
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez cast
Below you'll find the talented cast lined up for American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez:
- Josh Rivera (West Side Story) as Aaron Hernandez
- Jaylen Barron (Good Luck Charlie) as Shayanna Jenkins
- Lindsay Mendez (Station 19) as Tanya Singleton
- Ean Castellanos (Five Days at Memorial) as DJ Hernandez
- Tammy Blanchard (Into the Woods) as Terri Hernandez
- Tony Yazbeck (Billions) as Urban Meyer
- Patrick Schwarzenegger (Gen V) as Tim Tebow
- Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom) as Brian Murphy
- Jake Cannavale (Burse Jackie) as Chris
- Norbert Leo Butz (Dan in Real Life) as Bill Belichick
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez trailer
Take a look at the trailer for American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez below.
