The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 2, 2016
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
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Critic Reviews

  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Ed Gonzalez
    Feb 1, 2016
    50
    Even for those who aren't old enough to remember the so-called trial of the century in great detail, this nostalgia-stoking enterprise largely exudes a contemptuous sense of observation. In dramatizations of less knowable incidents, the filmmakers bluntly and mockingly acknowledge the key players' behind-the-scenes travails.
  2. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Jan 28, 2016
    40
    It’s more interested in exploring, often inelegantly, issues of race and class, big ideas that get steamrolled under Murphy’s usual bombastic production style (his main contribution as a director is a lot of distractingly swooping camera moves).

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best TV Season of 2016
15
#15 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#7 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 421 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 382 out of 421
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 421
  3. Negative: 25 out of 421
  1. LamontRaymond
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    It's absolute must-watch TV. It's going to be tough to wait a week for the next installment - which is what was great about the trial itselfIt's absolute must-watch TV. It's going to be tough to wait a week for the next installment - which is what was great about the trial itself - you had it on every day! But the behind-the-scenes material is phenomenal. Love the casting choices so far.… Full Review »
  2. high90
    Feb 7, 2016
    1
    I watched the premier of this and thought to myself, this couldnt be the show everyone is raving about, its just a terrible soap opera butI watched the premier of this and thought to myself, this couldnt be the show everyone is raving about, its just a terrible soap opera but the critics say its good so it must be good. Well its not good its crap, Gooding jr as Simpson is a horrible casting choice, he is a midget in comparison and everyone dwarfs him in every scene. The acting is totally unrealistic again it reminded me of old episodes of Dallas without the talent of Larry Hagman. The constant references to the kardashians is incredibly heavy handed. The casting of Travolta and Ross from friends pulled me out of every scene, I was waiting for Monica and the monkey to show up at one point. I'd rather watch the Sopranos for the fifth time than this melodramatic garbage.… Full Review »
  3. Zanemorrowusa
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    The People v. O.J. Simpson starts off with already becoming the best new show of 2016. Every well executed with an beyond superb cast and aThe People v. O.J. Simpson starts off with already becoming the best new show of 2016. Every well executed with an beyond superb cast and a brilliant team of writers, directors, and producers. Ryan Murphy once again brings another amazing cast together and creates another piece of television magic and American history. ACS is without a doubt, the must watch show this year.… Full Review »
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