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Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
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DEVIL IN DISGUISE: JOHN WAYNE GACY peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.
Drama· TV-MA· 1 Season· 8 Episodes· TV Series· 2025·TV-MA
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
From 1972-1978, thirty-three young men were kidnapped, murdered and buried in a crawl space beneath their killer's house. And no one was the wiser. Not for all those years. Why? He was charming and funny. Had a good, All-American job. Was a community leader. He even volunteered to entertain sick kids... while dressed as a clown. DEVIL IN DISGUISE: JOHN WAYNE GACY peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.
Showrunner / Writer / Executive Producer: Patrick Macmanus (Dr. Death, The Girl From Plainville)
Executive Producers: Noah Oppenheim (Zero Day, The Maze Runner, Jackie) and Liz Cole (John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise, The Thing About Pam) for NBC News Studios, Ashley Michel Hoban (Dr. Death 2, The Girl From Plainville), Ahmadu Garba (Dr. Death, Halo), and Kelly Funke for Littleton Road Productions
Showrunner / Writer / Executive Producer: Patrick Macmanus (Dr. Death, The Girl From Plainville)
Executive Producers: Noah Oppenheim (Zero Day, The Maze Runner, Jackie) and Liz Cole (John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise, The Thing About Pam) for NBC News Studios, Ashley Michel Hoban (Dr. Death 2, The Girl From Plainville), Ahmadu Garba (Dr. Death, Halo), and Kelly Funke for Littleton Road Productions
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Ten Days
S1 E1 • 58m •
After a teenager disappears, officers track, interrogate and tail the man he was last seen with.
JohnnyS1 E2 • 58m •
Officers excavate the crawl space beneath Gacy's home; Gacy shows where he disposed of Rob's body.
Samuel and RandyS1 E3 • 57m •
As police make a shocking discovery, the media circus begins; two teens navigate boyhood in Uptown.
BillyS1 E4 • 60m •
A psychiatrist interviews Gacy; Tovar and Kozenczak uncover systemic failures; teenage love unfolds.
Billy and DaleS1 E5 • 47m •
A blizzard buries Chicago; Kozenczak tracks down Gacy's surviving victims; a teen learns sex work.
Tim, John and RobS1 E6 • 60m •
In the past, Gacy confesses to Sam how he groomed, sexually assaulted and killed boys and young men.
DavidS1 E7 • 56m •
Tovar drives Gacy to court hoping to uncover his kill count; Gacy's grooming of Cram is revealed.
JeffreyS1 E8 • 58m •
Jeffrey Rignall's story is told; Gacy's execution day brings protests, reunions and moral debates.
Show MoreDevil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy Cast
Michael Chernus
John Wayne Gacy
Gabriel Luna
Rafael Tovar
Michael Angarano
Sam Amirante
James Badge Dale
Joe Kozenczak
Marin Ireland
Elizabeth Piest
Chris Sullivan
Bill Kunkle
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- When did Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy premiere?
- Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy premiered on October 16, 2025 exclusively on Peacock.
- What is Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy about?
- Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is a limited true-crime drama that explores Gacy’s life, the stories of his victims, and the relentless pursuit of those who brought him to justice.
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- Yes, Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is a Peacock Original.
