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Miniseries – John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise

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The story of one of the most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself.
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John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise — Miniseries

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Dmitry Samarov Chicago Reader 04/03/2021
Devil in Disguise isn't the kind of bottom-feeding tabloid fodder that passes for documentary on most true-crime networks. The archival footage is compelling... Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast 03/27/2021
John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise's conclusion makes a convincing argument that, in some respects, more should still be done... Go to Full Review Katie Rife AV Club 03/26/2021
B-
[It's] correct in that whatever is left to say about him isn't a horror story about an evil criminal mastermind, but a cautionary tale of a serial predator who went unpunished because he looked and acted like the men who were supposed to stop him. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 04/08/2021
3/5
The subject is fascinating, but Devil in Disguise doesn't do much to appeal to viewers who might not already be interested in serial killers, or Gacy himself. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 03/26/2021
Paints a different picture of him than what viewers are likely used to. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven F. @SteveGotScored Mar 3 Very well made true crime! See more David C @Theclap Oct 22 Very good show that shows how a regular person can be the Devil in Disguise. Also how those in vulnerable positions will put themselves in unsafe situations. Helps audiences learn more about Gacy and his victims and well played by the lead. Creepy without being overly graphic or sensational. See more Jason M D @RT04705021 07/24/2024 This was really good and very accurate if you want to watch something about John Wayne gacy then this is for you See more 11/08/2021 Even if you've watched other media and read alll the literature - this series brings a view to your window that none of the others have. See more 09/19/2021 Really interesting and entertaining. Great footage and writing. See more 06/22/2021 Muy buena mini serie sobre Pogo, el payaso asesino, uno de los asesinos en serie mas agresivos de EUA. Un poco larga y con muchos cabos sueltos al final, pero logra su objetivo, dejar ver la increíble incompetencia de la policía de Chicago y como pudieron evitarse muchos de los asesinatos y como, después de décadas, aun tantos casos relacionados siguen sin solucionar, en parte, por los obstáculos que han puesto los mismos oficiales a cargo de la investigación. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Mar 25, 2021 The Trigger The disappearance of a teenage boy in Chicago sends investigators to the home of contractor John Wayne Gacy; a team of officers track his every move until a chance encounter leads to a horrifying discovery in the crawl space of Gacy's home. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 25, 2021 Warning Signs An examination of Gacy's past reveals unsettling evidence that authorities knew he was a sexual predator; still, Gacy was able to evade law enforcement for more than a decade as he committed his deadly crimes. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 25, 2021 Horrific Acts Gacy details his murders in a chilling confession as police uncover the scope of his crimes; victims' families tell of their repeated pleas to officers to investigate unusual disappearances and a survivor recalls barely escaping Gacy with his life. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 25, 2021 By Reason of Insanity The trial of the most prolific accused killer of his time begins; witness testimony reveals the brutal nature and extent of Gacy's crimes; as the defense focuses on sanity, a jury must decide between sending Gacy to a psych ward or a death chamber. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 25, 2021 You Have to Dig With his execution date set, Gacy's final moments are fraught with controversy, both for the killer himself and his victims' families; a death sentence can't end this story as the specter of more victims has investigators digging again. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 25, 2021 It Never Ends Questions linger 40 years later; eight victims are exhumed as authorities work to ID them using DNA; a mother's hunch about her missing son unveils a startling possibility; investigators revisit a property where Gacy worked, looking for bodies. Details

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Season Info

Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 25, 2021
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