American Crime Story
– IMDb user rating: 8.4
– Years on the air: 2016–present
This acclaimed anthology series from Ryan Murphy recounts the stories of famous American crimes. The first season, which was nominated for 22 Emmy Awards, tackled the O.J. Simpson case, with Cuba Gooding, Jr. taking on the role of “The Juice” himself.
Critics praised his performance alongside those of his fellow cast members, including John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, and David Schwimmer. Season two, which focused on the murder of Gianni Versace, lacked the star power of the series’ initial outing, but still received favorable reviews overall. The third season “Impeachment,” focused on the scandal between former President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky (who produced). The show has garnered a multitude of awards, including the Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Additionally, the show’s first season earned 22 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations alone, winning nine.