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

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 2, 2016
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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
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  1. JohnHatfield--
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    Otimo elenco, grandes atuacoes, muito fiel a toda historia e tambem ao periodo em que a mesma se passa
  2. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    Every aspect of the story is so well approach, the production, the storyline, the acting, everything is flawless. Sarah Paulson performance is out of this wolrd
  3. grierson
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    Desde inicio a fin, esta serie te atrapa con el drama que oscurese con muerte de un caso que seria sencillo de resolver, pero hay de pormedio la dificultad que hacen medios de comunicacion, o.j simpson el protagonista de esta serie no deja nada al descubierto, aunque todos creemos que paso,.
    Pero nos imponen la duda de creer quien es el enemigo.
  4. tdes37
    Mar 19, 2019
    7
    Le show a du mal à démarrer, surtout pour les néophytes qui ne connaissent pas l'affaire. Ça se met en place rapidement et le procès se révèle passionnant. L'acteur choisi pour jouer OJ n'est pas crédible quand on connait le physique du vrai OJ, mais ce n'est pas lui le personnage intéressant au final, ce sont plutôt les avocats et les procureurs, bref, tout ce qu'il se passe "autour". LeLe show a du mal à démarrer, surtout pour les néophytes qui ne connaissent pas l'affaire. Ça se met en place rapidement et le procès se révèle passionnant. L'acteur choisi pour jouer OJ n'est pas crédible quand on connait le physique du vrai OJ, mais ce n'est pas lui le personnage intéressant au final, ce sont plutôt les avocats et les procureurs, bref, tout ce qu'il se passe "autour". Le caméraman doit arrêter ses zooms et mouvements de caméra, on a mal au cœur. J'ai vraiment trouvé la saison 2 plus fine et plus inspiré, mais le sujet poussait sans doute à plus de liberté. Là il fallait refaire toutes les images déjà existantes et connues.… Expand
  5. kjhkjhk
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    The storytelling was really good. As for what I have learnt from the trial :-
    1. Initially I thought 99% OJ did it
    2. Prosecution **** up BIG TIME 3. LAPD HAD IT COMING 4. Jurors never cared if he actually did it. No black person cared if he did it. They wanted revenge for the last 400 years. AND RIGHTLY SO 5. Finally I still believed OJ did it. Devastating for Ron & Nicole I can't    The storytelling was really good. As for what I have learnt from the trial :-
    1. Initially I thought 99% OJ did it
    2. Prosecution **** up BIG TIME
    3. LAPD HAD IT COMING
    4. Jurors never cared if he actually did it. No black person cared if he did it. They wanted revenge for the last 400 years. AND RIGHTLY SO
    5. Finally I still believed OJ did it. Devastating for Ron & Nicole I can't even......
    6. but still , nobody forgets slavery nobody will ever forget suffering and THAT was what freed OJ. Being Black freed OJ and RODNEY KING freed OJ.    … Expand
  6. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    9
    É um must-watch, com toda a certeza, pessoal! As escolhas para os atores desta temporada foram acertadas, uma vez que os mesmos eram semelhantes aos envolvidos na história real. Os plots foram narrados com uma precisão e um profissionalismo notáveis.
  7. hallllloo
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    Eine spannend erzählt Geschichte die nie eine bestimmte Position in diesem Fall bezieht. Alle Rollen sind sehr gut besetzt. Was zu bemängeln wäre, ist dass man oft nicht mitbekommt wieviel Zeit eigentlich vergeht. Trotz alle dem ist The People V. O.J. SImpson eine toll aussehende Serie die nicht an Spannung verliert auch wenn man den Ausgang des Falles schon kennt.
  8. kiank
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    The trial of the century indeed! I loved this recreation of this trial that captivated America and enjoyed Marcia Clarke's portrayal by Sarah Paulson. It is just done very well and I loved each and every second of this show. I'd give it a 9.7!
  9. amheretojudge
    Jan 16, 2018
    9
    did you do it?

    American Crime Story

    The People V OJ Simpson

    A mighty old familiar tale rebooted and upgraded in a more than a cinematic way where the process, execution, cast and the craft touches the high scale of dreadful emotions, dysfunctional characters and a divergent point of view.
  10. juliandcardona
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    No hay una palabra especifica para definir esta obra de arte para las galerias pero si se pudiera dictar y definirla con una sola palabra seria "Estupenda".
  11. SIPPIO
    Oct 13, 2017
    0
    DISGUSTING! I was 20 year sold and like 90% of 20 year olds= it was boring.
    Ironic I'm obsessed BuffaloBills diehard!
    **KARDASHIAN** guilt/shame is the BIGGEST LIE IN THIS SHOW! FACT! Proof of Kardashian Lie= Would that family allow anything negative about him? NOT A CHANCE, They are too powerful in Hollywood.. ***This bothers me soo much about the jury.. They portrayed them as bum    DISGUSTING! I was 20 year sold and like 90% of 20 year olds= it was boring.
    Ironic I'm obsessed BuffaloBills diehard!
    **KARDASHIAN** guilt/shame is the BIGGEST LIE IN THIS SHOW!
    FACT! Proof of Kardashian Lie= Would that family allow anything negative about him?
    NOT A CHANCE, They are too powerful in Hollywood..
    ***This bothers me soo much about the jury..
    They portrayed them as bum bling IDIOTS!!
    **JUDGE LANCE ITO (SP) IS A DISGRACE...
    He allowed Johny Cochran to dominate him and turn it into a race issue.
    ***I wonder how then innocent OJ is doing today in 2017..
    *i'll never forgive/forget all the villains in this event..
    #1 villain is this show!    … Expand
  12. yulinbarak2001
    Jul 6, 2017
    10
    Solo diré... Quiero ver la segunda temporada! Esto es una pasada!!! **** LOVE DA
    Ryan Murphy... LOVE U´r the tv SEASONS... Joya es la que tenemos al frente de nosotros.
  13. Jimmy_Rinser
    Mar 12, 2017
    6
    Its alright but a bit sad really, sad it wasnt as good as it could of been. Instead of a gritty court room glorified making a murderer type show its just an alright "because im black" film. Goes on too much about black issues instead of the actual murder. Your blood was found on the scene of he crime thats why your suspect number 1 not because your black. Makes the US legal system lookIts alright but a bit sad really, sad it wasnt as good as it could of been. Instead of a gritty court room glorified making a murderer type show its just an alright "because im black" film. Goes on too much about black issues instead of the actual murder. Your blood was found on the scene of he crime thats why your suspect number 1 not because your black. Makes the US legal system look embarassing beyond words, not as embarassing as Travoltas lifeless face ha. Its just bs really but its that type of bad show that will keep you watching to the end just because.… Expand
  14. Scraper
    Feb 8, 2017
    8
    A superb retelling of the famous trial employing actors fully dedicated to their roles. Travolta particularly stood out as the plastic, smarmy Shapiro. Schwimmer had little to do but look forlorn and at times shocked throughout. Cuba Gooding Jr. as OJ, though not the focal point of the script (the litigators obviously were), did a great job portraying the fallen star as oblivious,A superb retelling of the famous trial employing actors fully dedicated to their roles. Travolta particularly stood out as the plastic, smarmy Shapiro. Schwimmer had little to do but look forlorn and at times shocked throughout. Cuba Gooding Jr. as OJ, though not the focal point of the script (the litigators obviously were), did a great job portraying the fallen star as oblivious, arrogant, and manic in his denial of the chain of events he set off when he committed the crimes. I felt it really was a perfect depiction of a lying culprit with no tools in his repertoire other than to deny and hope that everything works out.… Expand
  15. kman5473
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    I love this. Acting by all cast members was monumental. Cinematography is excellent. Color grading was stellar. The execution of the themes was gracefully done; there is room for doubt, and whether you believe or doubt OJ did kill his ex-wife and her boyfriend, no real decision is ever made.

    You may have been found Not Guilty, but that sure as hell doesn't mean that you're innocent.
  16. Prosmooth
    Dec 22, 2016
    10
    Flaws and all--let's get one thing out of the way right now--this is a fantastically entertaining show. Not a dull moment to be found. You know the story but you watch anyway because the acting is so strong and what happened over that year is just so damned bizarre. Unlike a lot of people I actually liked Travolta in this. I thought if there was one glaring weakness it was the miscastingFlaws and all--let's get one thing out of the way right now--this is a fantastically entertaining show. Not a dull moment to be found. You know the story but you watch anyway because the acting is so strong and what happened over that year is just so damned bizarre. Unlike a lot of people I actually liked Travolta in this. I thought if there was one glaring weakness it was the miscasting of Cuba Gooding Jr as OJ Simpson. He's fine in the role, but he doesn't look or sound anything like The Juice. Domestic violence is still overlooked and swept under the rug. Not much has changed in 20 years. Damn shame. RIP Nicole and Ron. Seeya in hell, Orenthal James Simpson.… Expand
  17. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 18, 2016
    9
    Masterfully shot, impeccably acted by the entire cast, deftly written, heartbreaking yet entertaining, and incredibly intense, The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story is TV storytelling at its mint.
  18. ComandanteCobra
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    Well written, good acting, fast paced.
    A good series for adults that describe without descending in cheap moralism, the connection between justice, celebrity, race, and the media.
    Nice job.
  19. reviewfrom19842
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    WOW amazing a must-watch. I was hooked the first few minutes of episode 1. I would say episode 1 and are my favorite. an amazing tv shows go watch it.
  20. familyguy
    Aug 29, 2016
    9
    Awesome TV series . This is the series you have to watch and then google every part of the movie to check for the true and have mind blow with the accuracy they show us un screen
  21. podaddy
    Jul 27, 2016
    4
    I honestly don't understand how this show rated with critics and viewers alike. We all already knew the story, and most of the details behind it, so quality writing and quality acting were going to be mandatory to make The People vs. OJ watchable. It failed on the acting front, miserably. Cuba Gooding was one of the worst casting decisions of all-time, he is simply horrible. If that wereI honestly don't understand how this show rated with critics and viewers alike. We all already knew the story, and most of the details behind it, so quality writing and quality acting were going to be mandatory to make The People vs. OJ watchable. It failed on the acting front, miserably. Cuba Gooding was one of the worst casting decisions of all-time, he is simply horrible. If that were the only place the acting fell down in this series, perhaps I could have watched more than 7 episodes, but Travolta and Schwimmer were almost as Cuba-esque as Gooding himself and Nathan Lane as F. Lee Bailey was only slightly bad compared to Gooding, Schwimmer and Travolta. Couldn't take any of it seriously. Outside of Sarah Paulson, who was quite good, The People vs. OJ featured some of the WORST casting decisions I have ever seen, It's shocking anyone could enjoy it given the pathetic acting.… Expand
  22. nitetrainViking
    Jul 20, 2016
    10
    O.J. lost touch with reality well before the murder of Nichole Brown Simpson. It's a shame two people were murdered before that realization. I have no empathy for the Juice because I don't condone violence against women, let alone butchering people.
  23. Muskrat147
    Jul 14, 2016
    9
    Revolutionizing the crime/courtroom drama, The People VS. OJ Simpson is a solidly crafted series, featuring a terrific cast with powerful performances, gorgeous cinematography, and exceptional direction.
  24. helloloser
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    Oh yes....if you get a GOOD look at Nicoles hand.after she was butchered by OJ....you will see as she was dying she made an 0 with her two fingers to show All of us that that fat ass murdered her....but unfortunately she didn't realize he was also murdering Ron Goldman.....OJ you are a murderer and 90% of the population know it....have fun in Prison WITH the guys you will encounter....lol
  25. EPMD
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    It's excellent entertainment that sadly trivializes the real-life victims. But if you can get past that reality then you can appreciate the show for what it is. I had to deduct a point from my rating because the show outright lies at times for dramatic effect, but it doesn't diminish its entertainment value. Other than OJ himself, all characters were portrayed well, and the series did aIt's excellent entertainment that sadly trivializes the real-life victims. But if you can get past that reality then you can appreciate the show for what it is. I had to deduct a point from my rating because the show outright lies at times for dramatic effect, but it doesn't diminish its entertainment value. Other than OJ himself, all characters were portrayed well, and the series did a great job of removing the more tedious parts of the real life trial.… Expand
  26. GFactor
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    One of the best series of 2016! Excellent actor, mainly Sarah Paulson (one godness here) and Coutney B. Vance. The ambience is impeccable, no one fail! Definitely, deserve all Emmys!
  27. weirdcryo
    May 28, 2016
    5
    I don't know what UEA has with their "killers" and their trials but I couldn't made it through "Jinx" and "Making a Murderer" and, even this is a lot better, I'm not making through this, the quality is there but this is definitely not for all people.
  28. renirules
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This is absolute must watch television at its finest and the strongest start to any show I've seen in a long time. Not only is the script excellent but all the performances are superb particularly Sarah Paulson's Marcia Clark, Brown (Darden) and Vance (Johnnie Cochran). I guarantee you will struggle to find anything as good or compelling on TV this year.
  29. igorcgarcia
    May 24, 2016
    10
    The People vs. OJ Simpson has a well developed story, great acting and a great finale. When you watch it, feels like you are in the court, a must-see TV show!
  30. Brigand
    May 21, 2016
    9
    I watched this with my girlfriend, we were both hooked from the day it started. I was obviously aware of the story of OJ Simpson prior to watching this but i wasn't one of those people who watched the court case when it was broadcast in America, so a lot of what was shown was actually quite shocking to me, but not altogether surprising given how racist America is.

    There were good strong    I watched this with my girlfriend, we were both hooked from the day it started. I was obviously aware of the story of OJ Simpson prior to watching this but i wasn't one of those people who watched the court case when it was broadcast in America, so a lot of what was shown was actually quite shocking to me, but not altogether surprising given how racist America is.

    There were good strong performances from all of the cast and the writing was great. I loved the bickering and jockeying for position within OJ's legal team, I thought Travolta was brilliantly funny and it was good to see all the differing motivations of the different characters.

    This was a great show...

    More please!    … Expand
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#7 Best TV Season of 2016
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#15 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#7 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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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
  1. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Kimberly Roots
    Apr 6, 2016
    83
    The People v. O.J. Simpson‘s true feat is its ability to build real suspense using moments burned into our national consciousness.
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  2. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Apr 6, 2016
    100
    A stellar cast, deft storytelling and the drama of a trial that polarized America make for compelling television 21 years later.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Feb 2, 2016
    100
    If there is just one thing that The People v. O.J. Simpson is, it’s maddening. Fascinating and involved and nuanced and sympathetic, too.
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