In the midst of American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez‘s seventh episode, “Dirty Pain,” we can’t help but think back on the dramatic events of the sixth episode, “Herald Street.” Last week, Aaron Hernandez had to deal with the heavy weight of fame, which had terrible results. Aaron’s life got even more out of control after a chain of events led to the brutal deaths of —Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. His growing fear of being watched by others and his personal relationships set the stage for his next episode.
In “Dirty Pain” Aaron (Josh Rivera) goes to California to start over so he can have surgery. As he goes to California, fans can expect to learn more about how his mental health is getting worse. Lee Edward Colston II wrote the episode and Steven Canals directed it. It will probably be about Aaron’s fears for his life, which are made worse by the choices he has made in the past. You will see how his relationships and personal problems keep following him around even as he tries to start over. In his story, this trip will be a major turning point that will show how fame hurts him and how heavy his decisions are.
Watch American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Episode 7 Preview
In the trailer for “Dirty Pain,” Aaron talks Chris about being worried about a threat from someone back home, which shows that he and his family are becoming more and more in danger. He talks about feeling stressed even though he seems to be doing well with Shayanna (Jaylen Barron)and their baby. Aaron’s past keeps coming back to haunt him, pointing to a turning point in his mental journey.
American Sports Story Episode 7 Release Date
The story of Aaron Hernandez in American sports Episode 7 will air on FX on Tuesday, October 22, and will be available to watch on Hulu starting Wednesday, October 23. With only a few shows left in this exciting season, we’re getting more and more excited for the finale.
American Sports Story Episode 6 Recap
In Episode 6, “Herald Street,” Aaron finally took the stage as a professional actor. But the popularity quickly showed its darker side. The episode shows the jail of fame, which is similar to what Sherrod said about the stresses that come with being successful. Aaron had a hard time balancing work and his personal life because Shayanna was pregnant and their relationship was unstable.
In this episode, we also learn about Aaron’s complicated views about his sexuality, especially his desire to hide his relationship with Chris. On a “boys’ trip” to Cabo, where he tries to keep up a front— his mixed feelings become clear. This shows how troubled he is on the inside. The story builds up to the terrible night when Aaron’s anger turns into violence that changes his life and the lives of those around him forever.
The way things turned out shows that Aaron couldn’t handle the stress of being famous, his secret relationships, and the demands of his family and the public. At the episode’s end—he is reminded of how success can take away your freedom and sense of self, which sets a dark tone for the rest of his journey. – Read full recap here
As we wait for Episode 7, viewers are left to think about what will happen because of Aaron’s acts and how his life is getting more complicated.
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