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The Assassination of Gianni Versace – American Crime Story

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American Crime Story — The Assassination of Gianni Versace

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The Assassination of Versace starts with a bang and unfurls slowly, moving backward through an intricate (and occasionally convoluted) murder mystery anchored by a career-defining performance from Darren Criss.

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Alessa Dominguez BuzzFeed News 04/05/2022
The Assassination of Gianni Versace seems to disavow its own fascination with killer Andrew Cunanan, and ends up taking a safer route. Go to Full Review
Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian 07/26/2019
It is as satisfying and schlocky as we've come to expect from a [Ryan] Murphy production. Go to Full Review
Sean T. Collins Decider 06/21/2018
One of the best dramas of the decade, concludes. Go to Full Review
Joey Moser Awards Daily 10/30/2019
Darren Criss channels Tom Ripley as Andrew Cunanan. He is both the most confident person in the room and the most insecure baby you will ever meet. Go to Full Review
Alberto Carlos Espinof 07/30/2019
While having certain characteristic features of the Murphy series such as the search for impact, it does not fall into excess. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Keith Watson Metro Newspaper (UK) 05/20/2019
4/5
The backdrop, a giddy spin between disco and high culture, cannily catches the late 1990s mood with a mix of nostalgia and horror, homophobic cops exchanging mocking glances as Versace's colourful sex life gets whipped out for inspection. Go to Full Review
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Caleb D @RT30781610 10/11/2024 I strongly recommend watching the episodes in chronological order (8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 9). You’ll notice a lot of detail you’d miss if you watched the episodes in the official order. I respect the creators for taking a risk by ordering the episodes the way they did, but it was a blunder that somehow manages to garble an excellent show into an incoherent mystery crime thriller. The show was well worth watching, particularly due to its realist atmosphere and nuanced psychological portraiture of all the characters. See more Chuck D @RT45195118 05/07/2024 While Darren Criss delivered a seesaw of a performance, the people behind ACS delivered another solid second season to peek behind the curtain at another gruesome crime. A major diversion from the structure of the previous season wraps the tragedy of Andrew Cunanan in dense mystery that keeps the audience stunned for the whole ride. Brilliant cinematography remains core in this season though lacking in comparison to its predecessor. I only have one real nit pick and that is a sting operation carried out near the end looks so unbelievably low budge it would've been better to just have three squad cars show up, but other than that this season is another solid piece of television. See more James F @RT09499877 05/04/2024 This particular season of this series is extremely underrated! Darren Criss‘ performance was so remarkable and convincing you would think it was all real. But everyone involved with this project did so well! This show is not only well written even with the fictional elements of the story but it’s also very well shot, and the soundtrack is amazing. Overall extremely underrated I have introduced many to it. See more Chadd J @RT99579624 01/28/2024 I enjoyed the acting and writing. I really enjoyed the reverse chronological order format, they did that very well. The story did get boring from time to time and I felt the plot did get a little lost toward the end. I think it should have a different title because, it was not really about the assassination, it was about Andrew and how he became him. It would have been much better if the plot didn't go back and forth to random people at times that made no sense on why are we watching this particular scene. See more 04/07/2022 Really amazing show. Adds great drama to the killings of Andrew Cunanan while telling the story in an interesting, backwards sort of fashion. Darren Criss did a great job at portraying him, his expressions, motions, and way he talks was phenomenal acting. The characters are easy to sympathize with. I also really enjoyed the performance of Penélope Cruz. Made me cry. The scene where Andrew kept repeating "accept it" was my absolute favorite and a work of art. Definitely take the time to watch this one, as it is only 9 episodes and not a second is wasted on unnecessary dialogue. 5 stars! See more 11/25/2021 I'm not the type of person to review media or even consider my opinion noteworthy, but this is one of the most excellent things I have ever watched. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 17, 2018 The Man Who Would Be Vogue The eyes of the world turn to Miami Beach, Fla., following the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 24, 2018 Manhunt Andrew Cunanan arrives in Miami to stalk fashion designer Gianni Versace. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 31, 2018 A Random Killing Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 7, 2018 House by the Lake Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 14, 2018 Don't Ask Don't Tell Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time; Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 28, 2018 Descent Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 7, 2018 Ascent Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life; Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 14, 2018 Creator/Destroyer A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 21, 2018 Alone The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end. Details
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Season Info

Director
Daniel Minahan, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Nelson Cragg, Ryan Murphy, Matt Bomer
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk, Alexis Martin Woodall, Daniel Minahan, Tom Rob Smith
Screenwriter
Tom Rob Smith, Maggie Cohn
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 17, 2018