Overview
- All eight episodes of Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy have been streaming on Peacock since October 16.
- Michael Chernus said the role was shaped by a choice to limit on‑screen violence and to de‑center the killer in favor of those he harmed.
- Creator Patrick Macmanus explained that episodes are named for victims to highlight their stories rather than sensationalize crimes.
- Collider reports the series quickly shot to No. 1 on Peacock, with many viewers calling it one of the year’s most disturbing shows.
- Us Weekly highlighted dramatized elements, including scenes involving execution attendance, relationships between victims, and personal details about Gacy’s attorney.