American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
“Battling demons on and off the field.”
About
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.
Cast
Josh Rivera
as Aaron Hernandez
Jaylen Barron
as Shayanna Jenkins
Lindsay Mendez
as Tanya Singleton
Ean Castellanos
as D.J. Hernandez
Tammy Blanchard
as Terri Hernandez
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
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.
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.
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.
Birthday Money
Aaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects.
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.
Herald Street
As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life.
Dirty Pain
Fearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start but he cannot escape his growing paranoia.
Odin
When tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship.
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