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'''Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story''' is an upcoming American crime drama television miniseries created by Jane Holloway for [[HBO]]. Initially announced under the working title ''Dark Pursuit'', the project was revealed in September 2025 as part of the expanding ''Monster'' anthology series. The six-episode miniseries is directed by Lena Ortega and dramatizes the life and crimes of John Wayne Gacy.
'''Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story''' is an upcoming American crime drama television miniseries created by Jane Holloway for [[HBO]]. Initially announced under the working title ''Dark Pursuit'', the project was revealed in September 2025 as part of the expanding ''Monster'' anthology series. The eight-episode miniseries is directed by Lena Ortega and dramatizes the life and crimes of John Wayne Gacy. It is scheduled to premiere on February 8, 2026, and conclude on March 29, 2026.


== Premise ==
== Premise ==
The series will depict the double life of John Wayne Gacy, exploring how he was able to present himself as a respected community figure while concealing the murders he committed. The dramatization intends to combine psychological tension with an examination of how Gacy’s crimes remained undetected for years.
The series depicts the double life of John Wayne Gacy, exploring how he was able to present himself as a respected community figure while concealing the murders he committed. The dramatization combines psychological tension with an examination of how Gacy’s crimes remained undetected for years.
 
== Episodes ==
The series will consist of eight episodes, airing weekly on HBO and streaming on Max.<ref name="Episodes">{{cite web |title=HBO Reveals Episode Titles and Release Date for ''Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story'' |url=https://deadline.com/2025/09/hbo-monster-john-wayne-gacey-release-episodes/ |website=Deadline |date=September 21, 2025 |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref>
 
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== Production ==
== Production ==
The project was first announced by HBO in September 2025 under the title ''Dark Pursuit''.<ref name="DarkPursuit">{{cite web |title=HBO Orders Limited Series 'Dark Pursuit' From Jane Holloway & Lena Ortega |url=https://deadline.com/2025/09/hbo-orders-limited-series-dark-pursuit-123456789/ |website=Deadline |date=September 15, 2025 |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref> Jane Holloway was set as creator and writer, with Lena Ortega attached to direct all six episodes.
The project was first announced by HBO in September 2025 under the title ''Dark Pursuit''.<ref name="DarkPursuit">{{cite web |title=HBO Orders Limited Series 'Dark Pursuit' From Jane Holloway & Lena Ortega |url=https://deadline.com/2025/09/hbo-orders-limited-series-dark-pursuit-123456789/ |website=Deadline |date=September 15, 2025 |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref> Jane Holloway was set as creator and writer, with Lena Ortega attached to direct all episodes.


Later that month, the project was retitled ''Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story'' to align it with the ''Monster'' brand of dramatized true-crime anthology series.<ref name="Renamed">{{cite web |title=Dark Pursuit Renamed: Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story |url=https://variety.com/2025/09/monster-john-wayne-gacey-story-renamed/ |website=Variety |date=September 20, 2025 |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref> The renaming was reported as a strategic shift to provide clearer marketing and thematic alignment with other entries in the franchise.
Later that month, the project was retitled ''Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story'' to align it with the ''Monster'' brand of dramatized true-crime anthology series.<ref name="Renamed">{{cite web |title=Dark Pursuit Renamed: Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story |url=https://variety.com/2025/09/monster-john-wayne-gacey-story-renamed/ |website=Variety |date=September 20, 2025 |access-date=September 21, 2025}}</ref> The renaming was reported as a strategic shift to provide clearer marketing and thematic alignment with other entries in the franchise.
In September 2025, HBO confirmed the eight-episode count, episode titles, and release schedule.<ref name="Episodes" />


== Reception ==
== Reception ==

Revision as of 14:24, 20 September 2025

Monster: The John Wayne Gacy Story
Genre
  • Crime drama
  • True crime
  • Biographical drama
Based onCrimes of John Wayne Gacy
Developed byJane Holloway
Written byJane Holloway
Directed byLena Ortega
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes8
Production
Production companyHorizon Television Studios
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseFebruary 8 (2026-02-08) –
March 29, 2026 (2026-03-29)

Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story is an upcoming American crime drama television miniseries created by Jane Holloway for HBO. Initially announced under the working title Dark Pursuit, the project was revealed in September 2025 as part of the expanding Monster anthology series. The eight-episode miniseries is directed by Lena Ortega and dramatizes the life and crimes of John Wayne Gacy. It is scheduled to premiere on February 8, 2026, and conclude on March 29, 2026.

Premise

The series depicts the double life of John Wayne Gacy, exploring how he was able to present himself as a respected community figure while concealing the murders he committed. The dramatization combines psychological tension with an examination of how Gacy’s crimes remained undetected for years.

Episodes

The series will consist of eight episodes, airing weekly on HBO and streaming on Max.[1]

No.TitleOriginal air date
1""The Clown""February 8, 2026 (2026-02-08)
2""House of Secrets""February 15, 2026 (2026-02-15)
3""Missing Boys""February 22, 2026 (2026-02-22)
4""The Double Life""March 1, 2026 (2026-03-01)
5""Buried Beneath""March 8, 2026 (2026-03-08)
6""The Search Tightens""March 15, 2026 (2026-03-15)
7""Confessions""March 22, 2026 (2026-03-22)
8""The Crawl Space""March 29, 2026 (2026-03-29)

Production

The project was first announced by HBO in September 2025 under the title Dark Pursuit.[2] Jane Holloway was set as creator and writer, with Lena Ortega attached to direct all episodes.

Later that month, the project was retitled Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story to align it with the Monster brand of dramatized true-crime anthology series.[3] The renaming was reported as a strategic shift to provide clearer marketing and thematic alignment with other entries in the franchise.

In September 2025, HBO confirmed the eight-episode count, episode titles, and release schedule.[1]

Reception

Following the announcement, online discussion highlighted both anticipation and concern. Some commentators praised the transparency of the new title, while others criticized the potential for sensationalism when dramatizing real-life crimes.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "HBO Reveals Episode Titles and Release Date for Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story". Deadline. September 21, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ "HBO Orders Limited Series 'Dark Pursuit' From Jane Holloway & Lena Ortega". Deadline. September 15, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dark Pursuit Renamed: Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story". Variety. September 20, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.

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