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

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Feb 2016

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Crime

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A dramatization of true events.

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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

Nov 26, 2019

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.

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Deborah Ross

Daily Mail (UK)

Aug 31, 2017

4/5

The writing is sharp. It is blissfully directed, without a single wasted scene

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Alison Herman

Flavorwire

Aug 10, 2017

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.

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Fiona Underhill

JumpCut Online

Jul 1, 2020

4.5/5

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.

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Chris McCoy

Memphis Flyer

Jan 13, 2020

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.

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Rhys Tarling

Isolated Nation

Sep 30, 2019

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.

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Amy P

@SanFranPsycho Oct 21, 2026

Well acted and showed how this became a media circus. Watching with some non-Americans who did not know how crazy it was living here during this mess

Roe R

@Roe.R Sep 20, 2026

I watched this show when it first came out, and I’m really glad I did. I was in elementary school when the verdict in this case was announced. I remember all of my teachers looking upset, but at the time, I didn’t really understand. Watching this brought back memories of that day and reminded me just how well-known this case was. I really liked how the show went into depth about things that weren’t widely known to the public. It gave a behind-the-scenes look at the people involved in the case, including the lawyers, witnesses, judges, and others who gave testimony. I thought the entire cast did a great job bringing the story to life, especially Sarah Paulson and Courtney B. Vance. Their performances really stood out to me and made the series even more compelling to watch.

Brian G

@RT16477465 Jun 11, 2026

Amazing casting. Gooding Jr was miscast as Simpson.No resemblance even close.Too short & wimpy in stature. Simpson had a low booming voice.Junior had a squeaky voice.Travolta was awful. Everything else was accurate & entertaining.

Matthew T

@Heisenbergg Apr 6, 2026

Performances, story writing, all of it is just perfect. Knowing what happens in the end, but still yearning for what happens next . What an incredible show.

Samrah K

@RT23173263 Feb 27, 2025

Detailed, exhilarating, and culturally relevant; honestly, ahead of its time

brice d

@RT48516524 Jan 30, 2025

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

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 10

Aired Apr 9, 2016

The Verdict

Closing statements are given, and the jury must decide on a verdict.

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