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The People v. O.J. Simpson – American Crime Story

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American Crime Story — The People v. O.J. Simpson

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American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson brings top-shelf writing, directing, and acting to bear on a still-topical story while shedding further light on the facts -- and provoking passionate responses along the way.

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Eric Deggans NPR The performances here are amazing. Cuba Gooding Jr. is a ball of angry narcissism playing Simpson, and Sarah Paulson brings a wounded humanity as prosecutor Marcia Clark, who faced sexist insults for her appearance and underestimated the impact of race. Nov 26, 2019 Full Review Deborah Ross Daily Mail (UK) The writing is sharp. It is blissfully directed, without a single wasted scene Rated: 4/5 Aug 31, 2017 Full Review Alison Herman Flavorwire Ryan Murphy is not a man in the business of biting off less than he can chew; when he decides to throw his hat in the preposterously overcrowded crime drama ring, he goes all in. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review Fiona Underhill JumpCut Online I would highly recommend these 10 hours of extraordinary TV, which makes for a great binge-watch. It includes some of the best acting I have seen this year, which deserves to be award-winning, and it is absolutely gripping. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 1, 2020 Full Review Chris McCoy Memphis Flyer The protagonist's guilt or innocence is kind of beside the point. The show is about what happens when human nature meets mass media, a subject that is even more relevant today than it was back then. Jan 13, 2020 Full Review Rhys Tarling Isolated Nation These and the other hard-hitting minor keys ring out loudly and clearly amidst the unseemly, undeniably compelling gladiatorial spectacle, and what elevates The People v OJ Simpson to the level of a masterpiece. Sep 30, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Samrah K Detailed, exhilarating, and culturally relevant; honestly, ahead of its time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review brice d As far as entertainment, go ahead. But the show lies a lot to the viewers. They keep showing witnesses with huge evidence & then says " NEVER CALLED AS A WITNESS " The director did this more than once trying to convince u. But those witnesses were never called bc they were liars. Can't stand shows that have to try & fool u bc they lack talent. This should be a fiction show Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Chuck D With a pretty solid cast and some of the best cinematography on TV the show delivers an entertaining bite of American history. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Ricardo M Although some stuff is not really necessary, in general this is a great way to portrait the famous OJ scandal. Great acting and great script. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Lukas-Jeremie K American Crime Story is an American anthology series from FX and acts as a sister series to America Horror Story. Accordingly, each season revolves around a completed criminal case that has caused a stir in recent decades. The format was created by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. "American Crime Story" shows really interesting cases in the first two seasons, which are presented really well with excellent actors and good storytelling. The series has real binge-watching potential for every crime thriller fan. I didn't see Season 3 because the case didn't sound that interesting to me right now. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This was one of the best anthology series I have ever seen. The writing and plot was strong, but the acting was OUTSTANDING. My favorite character was Johnnie Cochran, his acting was intense. I also enjoyed how close the actors looked to the people they were trying to portray. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cuba Gooding Jr.

O.J. Simpson

Sarah Paulson

Marcia Clark

David Schwimmer

Robert Kardashian

John Travolta

Robert Shapiro

Courtney B. Vance

Johnnie Cochran

Sterling K. Brown

Christopher Darden

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 2, 2016 From the Ashes of Tragedy The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman lead the LAPD to the home of O.J. Simpson. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2016 The Run of His Life O.J. Simpson's lawyers must handle an intense situation when he goes missing. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 16, 2016 The Dream Team With a provocative strategy devised, Robert Shapiro begins putting together O.J. Simpson's legal counsel. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 23, 2016 100 Percent Not Guilty As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 1, 2016 The Race Card As the trial begins, Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran go head to head in court and the jury visits the crime scene. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 8, 2016 Marcia, Marcia, Marcia Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations while dealing with public scrutiny of her appearance. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 15, 2016 The Conspiracy Theories Conspiracy theories about the case begin to circulate; the prosecution debates whether they should have O.J. Simpson try the glove on in court. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 22, 2016 A Jury in Jail After months of isolation from their families, society and the media, the jury begins to grow anxious; the country is introduced to DNA evidence. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 29, 2016 Manna from Heaven Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey go across the country to acquire the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 9, 2016 The Verdict Closing statements are given and the jury must decide on a verdict. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Brad Falchuk
Screenwriter
Joe Robert Cole
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 2, 2016