American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez is an engaging 10-episode anthology series that dives into the life of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. Scheduled to debut with a double episode on September 17, 2024, this series will be available on FX and Hulu.
The official synopsis of the show states:
“The 10-episode limited series chronicles the ascent and downfall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez, examining the various facets of his identity, his relationships, his career, his suicide, and their impact on sports and American culture.”
According to FX’s official website, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez draws inspiration from the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc., produced by The Boston Globe and Wondery.
Episode List and Release Dates for American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
The series will air weekly, with episodes releasing on FX and Hulu from September 17 to November 12, 2024, following a two-episode premiere. Below is a list of all episodes along with their release dates:
| Episode number | Episode name | Release date |
| 1 | If It’s to Be | September 17, 2024 |
| 2 | Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice | September 17, 2024 |
| 3 | Pray the Gay Away | September 24, 2024 |
| 4 | Birthday Money | October 1, 2024 |
| 5 | The Man | October 8, 2024 |
| 6 | TBA | October 15, 2024 |
| 7 | TBA | October 22, 2024 |
| 8 | TBA | October 29, 2024 |
| 9 | What’s Left Behind | November 5, 2024 |
| 10 | Who Killed Aaron Hernandez? | November 12, 2024 |
New episodes are set to be released every Tuesday at 10 PM ET on Hulu and FX. Note that the release times may vary by location. For your convenience, below are the release dates and times across different time zones:
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Time zone |
Date |
Time |
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Pacific Time |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
7 PM |
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Central Time |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
9 PM |
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Eastern Time |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
10 PM |
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British Summer Time |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
3 AM |
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Indian Standard Time |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
7:30 AM |
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Central European Summer Time |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
4 AM |
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Australian Central Time |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
11:30 AM |
Delving into the Chilling Real-Life Story of Aaron Hernandez
Season 1 of this anthology series will focus on the remarkable rise and tragic decline of Aaron Hernandez, an American professional football player known for his time with the New England Patriots.
In 2013, the NFL world was shaken when Hernandez was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancée. Following the arrest, the Patriots swiftly released Hernandez.
In 2015, he was sentenced to life imprisonment without the chance of parole at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center after being found guilty of first-degree murder. While being tried for Lloyd’s murder, Hernandez was also indicted for the double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, which took place in 2012.
He was acquitted of the double homicide in 2017; however, just days post-acquittal, Hernandez was found dead in his cell, ruled a suicide.
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez is not the first television production to explore this narrative. On January 15, 2020, Netflix premiered a three-part documentary entitled Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, which tackles his story as well.
Cast and Crew of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
Created by Stu Zicherman, the executive production team includes Zicherman, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, among others. Directing duties have been shared by Carl Franklin, Paris Barclay, Maggie Kiley, Steven Canals, and more.
The cast features:
- Josh Andres Rivera as Aaron Hernandez
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow
- Lindsay Mendez as Tanya Singleton
- Tony Yazbeck as Urban Meyer
- Jake Cannavale as Chris
- Catfish Jean as Ernest “Bo”Wallace
- Jaylen Barron as Shayanna Jenkins
- Tammy Blanchard as Terri Hernandez
- Ean Castellanos as DJ Hernandez
- Thomas Sadoski as Brian Murphy
- Norbert Leo Butz as Bill Belichick
The first two episodes of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez will premiere on FX and Hulu on September 17, 2024, at 10 PM ET.
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