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'''Dark Pursuit''' is an upcoming American crime drama television miniseries created by Jane Holloway for [[HBO]]. Loosely inspired by real unsolved cases and investigative accounts, the series blends fact and fiction to explore the psychology of violent offenders and the investigators who pursue them. It is planned to consist of six episodes and is directed by Lena Ortega. The project was announced in September 2025.
'''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.


== Premise ==
== Premise ==
Set during the late 1980s, the series follows federal investigators and journalists as they attempt to identify and track a network of violent offenders across multiple states. Each episode will focus on a different case while a central antagonist emerges as the season's overarching villain.
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.


== Production ==
== Production ==
On September 15, 2025, HBO announced that it had ordered a six-episode crime drama miniseries titled ''Dark Pursuit''. Jane Holloway serves as the creator and head writer, while Lena Ortega is attached to direct all episodes. The series is being produced by Horizon Television Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television. Further details, including casting, are expected to be announced at a later date.
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.
 
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.
 
== 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.<ref name="Renamed" />


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0000000|title=Dark Pursuit}}
* {{IMDb title|id=0000000|title=Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story}}


[[Category:Upcoming drama television series]]
[[Category:Upcoming drama television series]]
[[Category:HBO original programming]]
[[Category:HBO original programming]]
[[Category:American crime drama television series]]
[[Category:American crime drama television series]]
[[Category:Television series set in the 1980s]]
[[Category:American biographical series]]
[[Category:Television series about serial killers]]
[[Category:Upcoming television series]]
[[Category:Upcoming television series]]
[[Category:2020s American television miniseries]]
[[Category:2020s American television miniseries]]

Revision as of 14:20, 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 episodes6
Production
Production companyHorizon Television Studios
Original release
NetworkHBO

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.

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.

Production

The project was first announced by HBO in September 2025 under the title Dark Pursuit.[1] Jane Holloway was set as creator and writer, with Lena Ortega attached to direct all six 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.[2] The renaming was reported as a strategic shift to provide clearer marketing and thematic alignment with other entries in the franchise.

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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "HBO Orders Limited Series 'Dark Pursuit' From Jane Holloway & Lena Ortega". Deadline. September 15, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dark Pursuit Renamed: Monster: The John Wayne Gacey Story". Variety. September 20, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.

External links

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