Series

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez

2024★ 7.1S1 E1

Charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.

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Episodes

Season 1 · Season 1

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1 If It's to Be ▶ If It's to Be Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career; when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands. Not watched yet 52m 2 Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice ▶ Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it; he learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset. Not watched yet 43m 3 Pray the Gay Away ▶ Pray the Gay Away Aaron's star status brings him acclaim but he struggles to resist hidden temptations and seeks counsel from an unlikely source. Not watched yet 45m 4 Birthday Money ▶ Birthday Money Aaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects. Not watched yet 43m 5 The Man ▶ The Man Struggling to fit the mold of the "Patriot Way," Aaron reconnects with an old love interest and seeks out a dangerous new friend. Not watched yet 42m 6 Herald Street ▶ Herald Street As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life. Not watched yet 46m 7 Dirty Pain ▶ Dirty Pain Fearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start but he cannot escape his growing paranoia. Not watched yet 39m 8 Odin ▶ Odin When tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship. Not watched yet 45m 9 What's Left Behind ▶ What's Left Behind With Aaron behind bars, the women in his life are forced to face their new reality and make a difficult decision. Not watched yet 45m 10 Who Killed Aaron Hernandez? ▶ Who Killed Aaron Hernandez? New lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron's tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets. Not watched yet 46m

Cast

Josh RiveraAaron Hernandez
Jaylen BarronShayanna Jenkins
Lindsay MendezTanya Singleton
Ean CastellanosD.J. Hernandez
Tammy BlanchardTerri Hernandez

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