American Crime Story: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Crime Story Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Man Who Would Be Vogue
Jan 17, 2018
The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.
Manhunt
Jan 24, 2018
Andrew Cunanan arrives in Miami to stalk fashion designer Gianni Versace.
A Random Killing
Jan 31, 2018
Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing.
House by the Lake
Feb 7, 2018
Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan.
Don't Ask Don't Tell
Feb 14, 2018
Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.
Descent
Feb 28, 2018
Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart.
Ascent
Mar 7, 2018
Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life as Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire.
Creator/Destroyer
Mar 14, 2018
A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.