Beyond the Game: ‘American Sports Story’ Reveals the Human Cost of Hernandez’s Crimes
The courtroom drama may be over, but the real story continues. In “What’s Left Behind,” the ninth episode of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” airing Tuesday, November 5th at 10/9c on FX, the series sidelines the gridiron and enters the far more complicated arena of human relationships. With Aaron Hernandez behind bars, the spotlight now falls on the women who bore the brunt of his destructive choices.
His mother, fiancée, and other key female figures confront a life shattered by betrayal and violence. The episode explores the devastating consequences of Hernandez’s actions, revealing the intimate pain and difficult choices these women face. While earlier episodes charted Hernandez’s meteoric rise and precipitous fall within the NFL, “What’s Left Behind” offers a vital counterpoint, illuminating the often-unseen casualties of his self-destruction.
