Overview
- All eight episodes are now streaming on Peacock following the Oct. 16 premiere.
- The dramatization starts with the disappearance of Robert Piest and a 10-day investigation, using flashbacks to foreground victims and families rather than depicting murders.
- Michael Chernus’s performance as Gacy is widely praised for its restraint, with several reviews noting some midseason pacing issues.
- Creator Patrick Macmanus centers systemic failures and 1970s homophobia, with episodes titled for victims and closing tributes that include archival materials and resources.
- Industry reporting indicates Peacock is exploring an anthology expansion reportedly focused on Richard Ramirez, a plan not yet officially confirmed.