Home > American Crime Story > The People v. O.J. Simpson « TV Series Page American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson (2016) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Want to see Episode List The People v. O.J. Simpson American Crime Story Critics Consensus 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. 97% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 91 94% Audience Score User Ratings: 1527 See score details Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 From the Ashes of Tragedy Air date: Feb 2, 2016 In the series premiere, investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. More 2 The Run of His Life Air date: Feb 9, 2016 O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J. More 3 The Dream Team Air date: Feb 16, 2016 Marcia reveals O.J. is charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Baily and creates a provocative strategy and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran. More 4 100% Not Guilty Air date: Feb 23, 2016 Jury selection begins and jury experts are sought by the prosecution and defense teams. Elsewhere: Faye Resnick publishes a tell-all book, complicating the court proceedings. More 5 The Race Card Air date: Mar 1, 2016 The trial begins and Christopher Darden and Johnie Cochran face off in court. Also: the jury visits the crime scene. More 6 Marcia, Marcia, Marcia Air date: Mar 8, 2016 Marcia Clark begins to face public scrutiny for her appearance. More 7 Conspiracy Theories Air date: Mar 15, 2016 Conspiracy theories surface and the prosecution discusses having O.J. Simpson try on the gloves in court. More 8 A Jury in Jail Air date: Mar 22, 2016 The jurors grow stir crazy after spending months away from their families and being cut off from society and the media. Also: DNA evidence is introduced to the country. More 9 Manna from Heaven Air date: Mar 29, 2016 Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey go in search of the Mark Fuhrman tapes and Judge Ito decides if they're admissible. More 10 The Verdict Air date: Apr 5, 2016 In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given. More American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson Videos 0:30 The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story: Episode 10 Trailer 0:29 The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story: Episode 5 Trailer 0:29 The People v. O.J. 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Producers: Larry Karaszewski, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, Dante di Loreto, Brad Simpson (XVI) , Scott Alexander Cast Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson Bruce Greenwood as Gil Garcetti Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian John Travolta as Robert Shapiro Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran Connie Britton as Faye Resnick Sterling K. Brown as Christopher Darden Nathan Lane as F. Lee Bailey Kenneth Choi as Judge Lance Ito Christian Clemenson as Bill Hodgman Dale Godboldo as Carl Douglas Chris Bauer as Det. Tom Lange Evan Handler as Alan Dershowitz Cheryl Ladd as Linell Shapiro Billy Magnussen as Kato Kaelin Michael McGrady as Det. Philip Vannatter Rob Morrow as Barry Scheck Selma Blair as Kris Kardashian Angel Parker as Shawn Chapman Jordana Brewster as Denise Brown Chris Conner as Jeff Toobin Garrett M. Brown as Lou Brown Keesha Sharp as Dale Cochran Larry King as Himself Jessica Blair Herman as Kim Goldman Romy Rosemont as Jill Shively Kwame Patterson as Michael Darden Steven Pasquale as Mark Fuhrman Malcolm-Jamal Warner as AC Cowlings Leonard Roberts as Dennis Schatzman Duane Shepard Sr. as Pops Darden Joseph Siravo as Fred Goldman Bonita Friedericy as Patty Goldman Robert Morse as Dominick Dunne Show More Cast News & Interviews for American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson More Than 50 of the Most Fearless Females on TV Writers Guild: 2018 Film and Television Winners Announced DGA 2018 Film and Television Winners Announced View All American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson News Episodes 1 From the Ashes of Tragedy Air date: Feb 2, 2016 In the series premiere, investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. More 2 The Run of His Life Air date: Feb 9, 2016 O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J. More 3 The Dream Team Air date: Feb 16, 2016 Marcia reveals O.J. is charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Baily and creates a provocative strategy and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran. More 4 100% Not Guilty Air date: Feb 23, 2016 Jury selection begins and jury experts are sought by the prosecution and defense teams. Elsewhere: Faye Resnick publishes a tell-all book, complicating the court proceedings. More 5 The Race Card Air date: Mar 1, 2016 The trial begins and Christopher Darden and Johnie Cochran face off in court. Also: the jury visits the crime scene. More 6 Marcia, Marcia, Marcia Air date: Mar 8, 2016 Marcia Clark begins to face public scrutiny for her appearance. More 7 Conspiracy Theories Air date: Mar 15, 2016 Conspiracy theories surface and the prosecution discusses having O.J. Simpson try on the gloves in court. More 8 A Jury in Jail Air date: Mar 22, 2016 The jurors grow stir crazy after spending months away from their families and being cut off from society and the media. Also: DNA evidence is introduced to the country. More 9 Manna from Heaven Air date: Mar 29, 2016 Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey go in search of the Mark Fuhrman tapes and Judge Ito decides if they're admissible. More 10 The Verdict Air date: Apr 5, 2016 In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given. More Critic Reviews for American Crime Story The People v. O.J. Simpson All Critics (91) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (88) | Rotten (3) 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… Eric Deggans NPR Top Critic The series feels hyper-real, hypnotic, and more relevant now than ever. Jan 25, 2016 | Full Review… Tim Molloy TheWrap Top Critic The cast is the highlight here, with special nods toward Sarah Paulson's Marcia Clark and, shockingly, Mr. Travolta's portrayal of Shapiro, which is just enough parts measured and absurd to be a scene-stealer. Jan 19, 2016 | Full Review… Vinnie Mancuso Observer Top Critic There are numerous surprises, including how riveting the tale is in this telling. Feb 2, 2016 | Full Review… Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Top Critic Alexander and Karaszewski have delivered a drama that's both as soapy as you'd expect from the man who created Nip/Tuck and surprisingly genuine as historical document. Feb 2, 2016 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Top Critic Thoroughly absorbing through the first six episodes made available for review, it fully lives up to the FX come-on: "You Don't Know the Half of It." This is true even for those who think they do. Jan 29, 2016 | Rating: A | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic The cast is phenomenal. And Murphy's campiest, most over-the-top instincts are effectively and amazingly tempered by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Oct 16, 2018 | Full Review… Eric Thurm Esquire Magazine 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… Rhys Tarling Isolated Nation With a solid cast, strong writing and direction and excellent production value this is ten hours worthy of your time. Sep 26, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Allison Rose FlickDirect We may all know the ending, but the series looks to be packed with nail-biting tension, stand-out performances and compelling insights into one of the most infamous court cases in U.S. legal history. Jul 9, 2019 | Full Review… Ailis Brennan GQ Magazine [UK] A triumphant debut for American Crime Story. Powered by strong performances, the show offers a fascinating, riveting look at the complex cloud that engulfed a murder trial... Apr 12, 2019 | Full Review… Sameen Amer The News International (Pakistan) 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… Chris McCoy Memphis Flyer View All Critic Reviews (91) Audience Reviews for American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson Dec 22, 2019 very gripping. not a waste of time civiad i Nov 24, 2019 OMG! Season Two so fabulous! Darren Criss is a dream! Dana W Oct 28, 2019 Gripping from beginning to end. Brilliant writing, directing. Fantastic acting from everyone, especially Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson. This has gone down as one of my favourite TV shows of all time. I loved every minute of every episode. Yes we knew how it was going to end. But don't take that away from this amazing series. Martyn K Oct 07, 2019 A perfectly executed retelling of one of the most controversial trials in American history. The pacing and editing delivered a story that was both parts accurate and an emotional roller coaster. The cast also delivered layered performances from the likes of Courtney B. Vance and the surprisingly impressive David Schwimmer. This series displays the potential product of everyone involved committing their best efforts in creating powerful and exciting drama. Anthony G Jul 29, 2019 Some of the most terrifyingly accurate portrayals of a double homicide investigation & court trial that — for various reasons — was impossible for this country's public to look away from. Not only was the police investigation riddled with mistakes made by incompetent officers, openly racist lead detectives (Mark Furman), but the trial itself never failed to entertain a captivated public, with each new twist and turn throughout the ever-changing-rollercoaster-ride in terms of what we could regard as "facts," the only possible issue some people might have with this dramatization series by Ryan Murphy is that captures the entire circus of events & all of the main characters TOO ACCURATELY — which can at times make one feel guilty for so much entertainment in one of the most mishandled trials in recent history that was *supposed to provide justice for the two murder victims.* But as we all remember the (embarrassing & shameful) ‘90's, the public's (and LAPD's) desire to see the murderer of Nicole Brown + Ron Goldman found guilty in a court of law somehow evaporated from the moment our television broadcasts were all interrupted to show us a white Bronco fleeing police on a California interstate; the addictive nature of the "story" had somehow transcended from breaking news into our society's next big source of entertainment. The fact that this series has to navigate such understandably sensitive waters, (and accomplishes the task brilliantly), while also being committed to including new or lesser-known aspects of the case — in particular one very interesting bottle episode that focuses only on the jury members for an entire hour — is nothing short of impressive. Ryan Murphy has made some great television in his lifetime, and honestly he could have retired after his best season of TV in his career, American Horror Story Season 2: Asylum, and his legacy would've held up as a stellar body of work. Murphy has churned out countless other projects & a few other (pretty good, but for the most part yikes), seasons of AHS etc., though it's very possible this might end up being the showrunner's most memorable and commendable accomplishment. No small task. Daniel P Jun 10, 2019 Holy shit, you have to see this Akshay G Jun 09, 2019 I expected slightly more from all the hype I had heard. It was interesting to see the intricacies of such a high profile case, but as we all knew the outcome, it lacked drama towards the end when it needed it. Toby H Apr 20, 2019 With an organized episode direction, a clever and wonderful script, impeccable makeup, and an exceptional and charming cast, which includes Sterling K. Brown, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nathan Lane, Sarah Paulson, David Schwimmer, John Travolta, and Courtney B. Vance, American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson is simply extraordinary ANDREY A Mar 20, 2019 While the OJ case will always be a popular and socially dividing topic, "The People v. OJ" covers both the biggest and smallest moments through the trials and controversies with some brilliant writing and award-winning performances - even if some of the actors don't look like the people they are portraying. Ryan C Nov 04, 2018 As escolhas para os atores desta temporada foram acertadas, uma vez que os mesmos eram semelhantes aos envolvidos na história real. 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