The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story - Review

I hadn’t watched the first season of American Crime Story. Never felt very interested in the show, and the only reason I watched this most recent season was that it was about Versace.

I was very intrigued by the show because I remember the case, which was thoroughly covered by the media at the time. So I decided I’d give the show a try.

Who's the True Protagonist?

I didn’t know a lot about Versace’s life. Almost nothing, really, so I can’t truly criticize the choices by the production when it came to the story. However, I have a problem with the title.

It may have been better not to call it “the assassination of Versace”, but rather “Versace’s killer” as the protagonist is not the designer but rather his killer, and this wasn’t exactly what most people seemed to expect going in. This was also the case for me, and I must admit I got a bit disappointed.

Slow Pace

The show is good enough to make you curious and keep you watching it, but it isn’t all that exciting. Even so, if you can set aside the shortcomings and focus on Andrew (Darren Criss), you’ll see its quality.

The character is deep and well-constructed. His personality and actions can give you chills down your spine at times.

What's Left Behind

The end was both cathartic and terribly sad, especially when you see the way Gianni’s long-time boyfriend, Antonio D'Amico, is treated by Versace’s family, and even other people around him.

It kind of shows us a picture of the ‘90s regarding homosexuality and the way society looked at these men and women.

Good, But Not That Entertaining

In the end, I believe this show is an interesting, near-documentary, and certainly one to watch, but probably not as entertaining as you might expect; it focuses more on great character development.

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