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American Sports Story finale leaves us wanting more (but not in a good way)

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American Sports Story finale leaves us wanting more (but not in a good way)

As a hardcore sports enthusiast and binge-watcher who has seen his fair share of documentaries and series, I must admit that American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez was an intriguing start with its first two episodes. However, the pace of the story felt like a slow-pitch curveball after episode 3, and it wasn’t until the penultimate episode that things began to pick up again.

For me, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez kicked things off on an interesting note. The series’ first two episodes are fair-paced, and the story changes enough to keep it interesting without drifting too much into fiction. However, Sports Story hits the breaks after episode 3 and doesn’t accelerate until the penultimate episode. 

Hey fellow gaming enthusiast! If you haven’t watched the season 1 finale of ‘American Sports Story’, be warned that some spoilers lie ahead. You can catch up on the episode by streaming it on Hulu first, then we can chat about it!

Have you kept pace? Great! Initially, I urged everyone to watch this show, but if I’m truthful, I wouldn’t suggest it now. Despite anticipating some fictional elements in the narrative, it veered quite far. The series finale, named “Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?”, in my view, concludes satisfactorily. However, the trip to reach that point is not worth the effort.

I’d like to highlight that the story shed a significant light on Aaron Hernandez’s tragic battle with CTE, which was reportedly the most severe case ever seen by doctors. This was reported by Today. The former NFL player was diagnosed posthumously with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and it was found that this condition likely fueled his erratic thinking, aggressive behavior, and eventually led to his suicide.

Growing up, Aaron Hernandez lived in a home marked by violence and was surrounded by harmful influences. Regrettably, he lacked support during these challenging times. Instead, he was urged to persist with sports amidst all the hardships. It’s thought-provoking to consider whether knowing this background might have affected his sentencing outcome differently.

The narrative of the American Sports Story could have delved deeper into its intriguing theories, offering further insights into the fate of Aaron (beyond the suggested suicide). Since the plot took a leap into fictional territory, why not extend it and create something exceptional instead? However, Sports Story concludes in a manner that leaves us yearning for more, hinting at an untold tale.

Right now, we’re still unsure about the topic of the upcoming second season of “American Sports Story”. We’ll make sure to share any new ideas or official announcements with you promptly as soon as they become available.

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2024-11-13 18:58

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