American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Episode 10 - Release date and time, what to expect, and more

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez has been a wild ride. It goes deep into the life of the NFL star turned convicted felon. From his days on the field with the New England Patriots to the darker parts of his life, this FX show leaves no stone unturned.

Episode 10 is titled Who Killed Aaron Hernandez? For fans who've followed the twists and turns of Aaron’s life, it promises to be the culmination of all the drama, tension.

American Sports Story is based on the podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc., from The Boston Globe and Wondery. Created by Ryan Murphy, the series explores everything from his sexuality and family issues to his football career and struggles with mental health.

Fans are eagerly waiting for American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Episode 10. Here is all about the episode’s release date and time, what to expect and more.

Release date and time of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Episode 10

Episode 10 airs on FX on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET. The show’s timing might be different based on your location, so here’s a handy little guide:

Eastern Time: 10 p.m. on November 12, 2024
Pacific Time: 7 p.m. on November 12, 2024
Central Time: 9 p.m. on November 12, 2024

If you're a Hulu subscriber, you can stream the episode the following day.

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez: Recap of Episode 9

In Episode 9, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez took us right to the edge of Hernandez's downfall. The episode opens with him being taken out of his home in handcuffs.

The focus also shifts to Gillette Stadium, where Patriots owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick deal with the fallout of his arrest. They seem more caught up in the PR disaster of Hernandez’s arrest than in the fact that one of their star players faces a murder charge.

Kraft said:

“I feel duped, absolutely duped… Do you know how this looks for us? I knew it was a mistake to draft him. He fell to us for a reason.”

This captures the complex emotions and reputational damage the Patriots face. In real life, as on the show, the team begins to erase Hernandez’s presence.

The courtroom drama heats up in this episode. Hernandez’s fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins, is pressured to testify about Hernandez’s actions and her own suspicions. Yet, when asked about the box Hernandez had her throw away, Jenkins replies it contained marijuana instead of a gun. This moment highlights the bind she’s in.

Her words to her mother in the courthouse bathroom add another layer of emotion. It is heart-wrenching, to say the least.

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What to expect in Episode 10 of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez

Episode 10 is set to go even deeper into all the complexities. It could show the gritty reality of Hernandez’s life. He faces mounting legal troubles and personal demons. This episode also brings new faces to the courtroom: Hernandez’s new defense team.

But there’s more. We will see the weight of Hernandez’s past choices bearing down on him as he struggles with secrets he kept hidden for so long. It’s a look into the heart of Hernandez’s inner turmoil.

He battles not only the legal system but his own mental state. Expect plenty of tense courtroom moments. The defense team could try to bring fresh arguments to the table, all of which is under intense public scrutiny.

As viewers, we’re left questioning the role that football and fame played in Hernandez’s decisions.

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