American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez

Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career; when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands.

Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it; he learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset.

Aaron's star status brings him acclaim but he struggles to resist hidden temptations and seeks counsel from an unlikely source.

Aaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects.

Struggling to fit the mold of the "Patriot Way," Aaron reconnects with an old love interest and seeks out a dangerous new friend.

As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life.

Fearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start but he cannot escape his growing paranoia.

When tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship.

With Aaron behind bars, the women in his life are forced to face their new reality and make a difficult decision.

New lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron's tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets.