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American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
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.
- Created by:
- Stuart Zicherman
- Cast:
- Josh Rivera, Jaylen Barron, Lindsay Mendez, Ean Castellanos
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- FX
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.0If It's to Be
2024-09-17 · 52mYoung Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career; when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice
2024-09-17 · 43mAaron 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Pray the Gay Away
2024-09-24 · 45mAaron's star status brings him acclaim but he struggles to resist hidden temptations and seeks counsel from an unlikely source.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.0Birthday Money
2024-10-01 · 43mAaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0The Man
2024-10-08 · 42mStruggling to fit the mold of the "Patriot Way," Aaron reconnects with an old love interest and seeks out a dangerous new friend.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Herald Street
2024-10-15 · 46mAs his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Dirty Pain
2024-10-22 · 39mFearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start but he cannot escape his growing paranoia.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.5Odin
2024-10-29 · 45mWhen tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.5What's Left Behind
2024-11-05 · 45mWith Aaron behind bars, the women in his life are forced to face their new reality and make a difficult decision.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?
2024-11-12 · 46mNew lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron's tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets.
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Josh Rivera
Aaron Hernandez
Jaylen Barron
Shayanna Jenkins
Lindsay Mendez
Tanya Singleton
Ean Castellanos
D.J. Hernandez
Tammy Blanchard
Terri Hernandez
