American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Explores the Troubled Life of NFL Star

The new FX series delves into Hernandez's rise and fall, highlighting the dark side of professional football.

The series portrays Hernandez's journey from NFL fame to a prison sentence and eventual suicide.
It explores factors like his abusive childhood, hidden homosexuality, substance abuse, and severe CTE.
The show criticizes the NFL for treating players as disposable commodities, contributing to their mental and physical decline.
Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Tim Tebow, showcasing Tebow's attempt to help Hernandez through his struggles.
The series is based on extensive investigative work, including interviews and nearly 300 jail phone calls.