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Genre: True crime, and Anthology, Based on "Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History" by Maureen Orth (s. 2), Developed by Scott Alexander, and Larry Karaszewski (s. 1), Tom Rob Smith (s. 2), Sarah Burgess (s. 3), , with Composer: Mac Quayle, Country of origin: United States, Original language: English, No. of seasons: 3, No. of episodes: 29, Executive producers: Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander, Brad Falchuk, Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson, Dante Di Loreto, Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Tom Rob Smith, Daniel Minahan, Sarah Paulson, and Sarah Burgess, Producers: Chip Vucelich, John Travolta (s.1), Alexis Martin Woodall (s.1), Eric Kovtun, Lou Eyrich, Eryn Krueger Mekash, Beanie Feldstein (s. 3), and Monica Lewinsky (s. 3), Production locations: Los Angeles, California (Season 1, 3), and Miami, Florida (Season 2), with Cinematography by Nelson Cragg, with Editors: Adam Penn, C. Chi-Yoon Chung, and Stewart Schill, Running time: 42–74 minutes, Production companies: Scott & Larry Productions (season 1), Color Force, Ryan Murphy Television, FXP,and 20th Television, Original Network: FX (2018-)

A Fashionable Murder…

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.

American Crime Story is an American true crime anthology television series developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who are also executive producers, alongside Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, and Brad Simpson. The series is the second installment in the American Story media franchise, following American Horror Story. Each season is presented as a self-contained miniseries and is independent of the events in other seasons. Alexander and Karaszewski did not return after the first season, but retain executive-producer credits. In the United States, the series is broadcast on FX.

The front page of "The New York Times" on July 16, 1997 featuring the death of Gianni Versace, who was murdered by Andrew Cunanan. Photo Credit: the New York Times

"Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History" by Maureen Orth (1999)

The Most Wanted poster for Gianni Versace's murderer Andrew Phillip Cunanan. Photo Credit: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Screenwriter Tom Rob Smith attends a panel and photo call for FX's "The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" on August 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage

Cable network FX confirmed in October 2016 a season about Versace’s murder, which would be the series’ second season, with filming taking place from May to November 2017. Comprising of 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 front page of "The Washington Post" on Wednesday, July 16, 1997 announcing the death of Gianni Versace by Andrew Cunanan. Photo Credit: The Washington Post

Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Gianni Versace sitting on the table of his study. Some sketches hang on the wall. Italy, 1985 Photo by Angelo Deligio/Mondadori via Getty Images

(L-R) Brad Simpson, Tom Rob Smith, Darren Criss, Edgar Ramirez, Ricky Martin, Maureen Orth, Cody Fern, Judith Light, Max Greenfield, and Jon Jon Briones speak onstage during the For Your Consideration Event for FX's "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" at DGA Theater on March 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

Darren Criss as Andrew Cunanan in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace - American Crime Story" (2018) Photo Credit: FX

Edgar Ramírez as Gianni Versace in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace - American Crime Story" (2018) Photo Credit: FX

Ricky Martin as Antonio D'Amico in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace - American Crime Story" (2018) Photo Credit: FX

Penélope Cruz as Donatella Versace in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace - American Crime Story" (2018) Photo Credit: FX

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 as Andrew Cunanan in the season.

The GLAAD Media Award is a US accolade bestowed by GLAAD to recognize and honor various branches of the media for their outstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives.[1] In addition to film and television, the Awards also recognize achievements in other branches of the media and arts, including theatre, music, journalism and advertising

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace' winner Darren Criss and Ryan Murphy pose in the press room during the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 06, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage

Ryan Murphy (C) and cast and crew accepts the Outstanding Limited Series award for 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' onstage during the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The 23rd Satellite Awards is an award ceremony honoring the year's outstanding performers, films, television shows, home videos and interactive media, presented by the International Press Academy. The nominations were announced on November 28, 2018. The winners were announced on January 3, 2019, and the ceremony was held on February 22, 2019. For this cycle of the Satellite Awards, the categories Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress were split into Drama and Comedy/Musical categories. Previously, they had been joined in one category since the 16th ceremony in 2011.

Darren Criss accepts the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television award for 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' onstage during the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Critics' Choice Awards

Darren Criss at the premiere of "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" (2018) Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Deadline/Penske Media via Getty Images

The Assassination of Gianni Versace is the Featured Television Blog of the Month for February! You can expect a detailed critique with a summary for the series first season. There is also a detailed recommendation of the series that includes a real life character synopsis. There is also a detailed review of the book Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History by Maureen Orth, that was the basis for The Assassination of Gianni Versace. For the interview, Edgar Ramírez and Darren Criss sits down with Build and discusses The Assassination of Gianni Versace. There is also a Top Ten List, and for The Assassination of Gianni Versace, the list is My Top Ten Ryan Murphy Series. Last but not least, the Featured Television Blog of the Month includes an Official Trailer for the featured series!