TV News: ‘American Sports Story’ at FX Casts Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez, Patrick Schwarzenegger as Tim Tebow

[playahaitian]

Thank you, because I never watched that Melendez show and now that you said that, I would ever watch it.

It's too many episodes and the series in and of itself is unnecessary.

the gay stuff is whatever if it's part of the narrative. I never like saying the gay stuff bothers me MORE than rape, torture, child killing, etc. Not that I'm comparing it to THAT.

There is a lot of stuff as I've gotten older that "bothers" me way more. I can't even watch SVU no more and I saw every episode for decades. Cause of kids I cannot see that stuff on screen no more.

 

[jawnswoop]

It's too many episodes and the series in and of itself is unnecessary.

the gay stuff is whatever if it's part of the narrative. I never like saying the gay stuff bothers me MORE than rape, torture, child killing, etc. Not that I'm comparing it to THAT.

There is a lot of stuff as I've gotten older that "bothers" me way more. I can't even watch SVU no more and I saw every episode for decades. Cause of kids I cannot see that stuff on screen no more.

Yeah, as I've gotten older, I'm more selective on shows that I want to watch. A lot of the shows I've watched back then, most of them I wouldn't watch now. When you're older, you view shows differently beyond entertainment. So, if things trigger me or I don't like, I'm done with it. I'll move on to the next show. But you do start to feel uncomfortable when every episode is the same thing but being done differently and while I'm open minded to want to watch different shows, I know my limit and lines I refuse to cross watching some of these shows.

 

[playahaitian]

Don't like how they showing the white saviors were trying to save him but his own black and brown people were pulling him down

 

[playahaitian]

American Sports Story Episode 3 True Story: What The Show Changes

American Sports Story changes some game details.

screenrant.com

American Sports Story: John Mackey's Football Career, Award, & Life Explained

Mackey was a prolific NFL tight end.

screenrant.com

Aaron Hernandez’s Football Career Explained: College & NFL Teams, Stats, & Last Game

Hernandez's NFL career ended abruptly.

screenrant.com

 

[playahaitian]

Here’s How the Patriots Replaced Aaron Hernandez

Following Aaron Hernandez’s arrest and subsequent release from the Patriots, it took them well over a year and multiple players to completely replace him on the field.

www.boston.com

 

[playahaitian]

UF's Arresting Problem

The University of Florida football team has set the standard for football excellence in the last several years. But as the murder case against former UF and New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez moves forward, it's bringing another aspect of UF's history into the light.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[playahaitian]

UF Removes Aaron Hernandez's Name From Heavener Complex Stone And Other Spots

Workers with All Seasons Planning, Inc. hammered, chiseled and sawed out the stone Thursday morning bearing Aaron Hernandez's name in front of the Heavener Complex at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

www.wuft.org

 

[dtownsfinest]

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Have you ever saw that show monsters on netflix? @playahaitian

I’m watching both and one thing I notice is Ryan Murphy love gay shit. To the point I think he’s telling lies just to fulfill his fantasy. They are solid shows though but I don’t get the insistence of the gay shit. Aaron Hernandez inguess I can see why you gotta do it but suppose to believe them Mendendez boys was lovers too?

 

[dtownsfinest]

Too much gay shit in that show, I'm good.

I tried, this show isn't for me..

This Ryan Murphy. I been watching his shit since Nip Tuck. He gonna throw that shit in there.

 

[Duece]

I'm assuming the people complaining about the gay stuff in this show are not familiar with Hernandez's story, becuase if you were, you should would have been able to make a decision about this show before it even began to air.

 

[playahaitian]

This Ryan Murphy. I been watching his shit since Nip Tuck. He gonna throw that shit in there.

^^^

I was about to say anyone watching this even casually familiar with Ryan knows what he does. This is actually the least gay thing he has done in a minute.

 

[playahaitian]

I'm assuming the people complaining about the gay stuff in this show are not familiar with Hernandez's story, becuase if you were, you should would have been able to make a decision about this show before it even began to air.

I tried to warn dudes early that if that stuff really bothers you don't really know this story or Ryan Murphy style of storytelling

 

[playahaitian]

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[playahaitian]

He is one hell of an actor. He's definitely gonna get bigger roles after this.

 

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[playahaitian]

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/new-england-patriots-aaron-hernandez-30579707.amp

 

[playahaitian]

Aaron Hernandez under new scrutiny in Fla. shooting

The 27-year-old Dorchester semi-pro linebacker whose homicide sent cops back to the North Attleboro manse of Aaron Hernandez for a second day was “a wonderful child,” his grieving mom s…

www.bostonherald.com

 

[playahaitian]

Bill Belichick Threatened to Cut Aaron Hernandez Before Arrest, Report Says

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick told Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL superstar accused of killing his friend, that he should "lay low" or he'd be cut from the team, according to this month's Rolling Stone magazine.

abcnews.go.com

 

[playahaitian]

Aaron Hernandez says that life is a little quieter without Rob Gronkowski by his side

Hernandez was the only tight end in practice Thursday.

www.masslive.com

Hernandez, Gronk were wise to do new deals

In the offseason, the Patriots plunked down plenty of money to lock up their twin tight ends to long-term deals.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[playahaitian]

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[playahaitian]

Aaron Hernandez actor on role: 'They want it to be painted a certain way'

Josh Rivera portrays Aaron Hernandez in FX's new biopic series 'American Sports Story.'

www.newsweek.com

 

[playahaitian]

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[playahaitian]

They aren't making Aaron exactly sympathetic but I understand why people close to this or the victims don't like this

 

[playahaitian]

Why would his brother take a flight out to California and first thing?l PUT his hand and ill$y weight on Aaron's shoulder.

 

[playahaitian]

'American Sports Story' Star Jaylen Barron Talks Sparking Empathy for Aaron Hernandez's 'Villainized' Fiancée Shayanna Jenkins

American Sports Story star Jaylen Barron explains how she researched and channeled Shayanna Jenkins for the FX series.

www.thewrap.com

 

[playahaitian]

American Sports Story's Aaron Hernandez Inaccuracies: Sexuality, More

FX's 'American Sports Story' recreated the biggest highs and lows of Aaron Hernandez's life — but some details weren't accurate

www.usmagazine.com

 

[playahaitian]

Why Aaron Hernandez Killed Odin Lloyd

American Sports Story depicts Lloyd's murder.

screenrant.com

 

[playahaitian]

Excellent episode.

The two leads deserve Emmy consideration

I got a cold chill when he was able to recreate the infamous courtroom look over the shoulder.

He looks nothing like him but captured his energy perfectly

 

[playahaitian]

Damn. They made sure Aaron mom, dad and uncle were portrayed as completely disgusting horrible people.

 

[playahaitian]

The conflict with the sisters was good. I wanted a little more emotion but this was well done.

 

[playahaitian]

The prison scene with Aaron and his baby daughter on her birthday.

 

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[Duece]

I came away from this series feeling sorry for Aaron.

Which is strange because I came away from Monsters feeling less than sympathetic for Lyle and Eric Menendez.

 

[playahaitian]

I came away from this series feeling sorry for Aaron.

Which is strange because I came away from Monsters feeling less than sympathetic for Lyle and Eric Menendez.

More interesting?

the latter series was so effective they may be released.