In the court of public opinion it is Marcia Clark who is on trial, pilloried for her appearance, while in evidence more missteps by the investigating detectives are revealed, though Johnnie Cochran has a damaging secret of his own.

As far-fetched speculations distract from facts, detectives work hand-in-glove with the prosecutors to find flashier evidence for the jury. Robert Shapiro triggers divisions in the defence team, upsetting OJ.

Suffering stifling sequestration for so many months, the frustrations of the jurors mount, as the lawyers try to be rid of those considered unfriendly to their cause. While the DNA evidence troubles Robert Kardashian, there are heated exchanges in the jury's hotel.

The pressure-cooker atmosphere in court intensifies when the defence attempts to introduce inflammatory tapes, revealing Detective Mark Fuhrman's hateful nature.

Closing statements are made, some with an eye to the wider world. Then the jury's deliberations prove surprisingly swift. The gruelling trial's outcome triggers recriminations and regrets for some participants and simple celebrations for others, while the threat of violence is a cause for concern as tensions rise.

The spotlight is focused on Miami Beach, Florida, following the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace.

July 1997, Miami. Donatella Versace has long disapproved of Antonio, her brother's partner, while killer Andrew Cunanan got to town in May, netting new friend Ronnie with fresh-spun stories.

May 1997, Chicago. Married man Lee Miglin makes the mistake of inviting escort Andrew Cunanan into his home.

April 1997, Minneapolis. Made complicit in a previous brutal killing by Andrew Cunanan, designer David ponders his own life.

Naval Officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.

1996, California. Stage-managers impress David at a flashy party, Andrew's gamble misfires and his demands become unmanageable. A year before the killings, Cunanan's inflated sense of entitlement sours relationships.