Devil in Disguise, on the other hand, centers its dead from the jump. Creator and showrunner Patrick Macmanus opens with the 1978 abduction of Robert Piest, whose well-to-do family triggers a police investigation that uncovers multiple bodies under John Wayne Gacy’s (Michael Chernus) floorboards.

Reviews celebrate Peacock’s chilling limited series for its empathy, depth, and emotional power — a standout entry in modern true-crime storytelling.

The final trailer for Peacock’s upcoming true-crime limited series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy just dropped, and it’s as disturbing as it is mesmerizing. Based on the real-life crimes of one of America’s most horrifying serial killers,