The 10-episode limited series, “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” will premiere on Tuesday, September 17 and will look at the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez.
The series will premiere the first two episodes at 10 p.m. ET on FX. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available. Viewers can also stream on Hulu the next day.
The first installment of FX’s “American Sports Story” is based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. from The Boston Globe and Wondery.
The 10-episode limited series 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, according to FX.
The former New England Patriots tight end was convicted of murdering semi-professional football player, Odin L. Lloyd in 2015. Lloyd was the boyfriend of Hernandez’s fiancée’s sister.
Days after being acquitted in a second trial on charges of shooting two men in a car near a Boston nightclub, Hernandez died by suicide inside a Massachusetts maximum security prison in 2017.
Here is a look at a trailer for the limited series from FX Network’s YouTube Channel:
“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Stuart Zicherman, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson and Carl Franklin.
Josh Rivera plays Aaron Hernandez.
How can I watch “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports.
What is DirecTV Stream?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is Sling?
Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more.
