The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story

The second season of ''American Crime Story'', titled ''The Assassination of Gianni Versace'', examines the July 1997 assassination of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace by sociopathic spree killer Andrew Cunanan. It is based on Maureen Orth's book ''Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History'', and was developed by Tom Rob Smith, after the departure of series creators Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski.

Cable network FX confirmed in October 2016 a season about Versace's murder, which would be the series' third, following an installment about Hurricane Katrina. The story about Katrina was eventually cancelled and ''The Assassination of Gianni Versace'' took over as second season, with filming taking place from May to November 2017. Comprising nine episodes, it was broadcast between January 17 and March 21, 2018. The ensemble cast includes Édgar Ramírez, Darren Criss, Ricky Martin, and Penélope Cruz.

''The Assassination of Gianni Versace'' received positive reviews from critics, with praise for most of the performances (particularly from Criss). Among its awards, the season won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series, due to its treatment of LGBT characters and themes. It also won seven Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Satellite Awards, and two Critics' Choice Television Awards. Criss won six out of nine nominations for his performance in the season. Provided by Wikipedia