Where to Watch Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy — The Shocking New True Crime Docuseries

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Peacock has quickly become a go-to for true crime stories, and its latest one is just as disturbing as you might think. If you're wondering where to watch Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, it's streaming exclusively on Peacock as of Oct. 16. The limited series dives back into the life of one of America's most infamous killers, pulling apart the terrifying reality of his crimes and the double life he managed to pull off for years.

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In the 1970s, Gacy seemed like a regular dude. He was a neighbor. He ran a business. He was involved in his community. And, in one of the creepiest details ever, he dressed up as a clown for kids' parties. As if the story needed to get any darker. All the while, he was responsible for the murders of at least 33 young men and boys. The series doesn't shy away from that whiplash between his smiling public persona and the horrific truth of what he was really hiding at home.

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy isn't just about the story of a psycho-killing clown, though. This one keeps space for the victims and their families, making sure their stories are front and center. You see the grief, the unanswered questions, and the cracks in the system that allowed Gacy to keep going for years. It's as much a story about failure and missed chances as it is about Gacy himself, which honestly makes everything that much more haunting.

Michael Chernus steps into the role of John Wayne Gacy in this new take on the story, and the series itself dropped Oct. 16 on Peacock. It's eight episodes in total, so definitely one you'll want to clear some time for and binge once it hits. With the mix of chilling crimes, emotional fallout, and the system failures that let it all happen, Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is shaping up to be one of the can't-miss true crime shows of the year.

Watch the trailer below.

How to Watch Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy on Peacock

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is streaming exclusively on Peacock, which starts at $7.99/month.

Peacock has also teamed up with Prime Video, so you can add it directly to your account if that's where you do most of your streaming. The price of Peacock stays the same whether you sign up on its own or through Prime Video, you'll just need to factor in the cost of Prime Video itself. That's $8.99/month as a standalone service, or included with an Amazon Prime membership at $14.99/month (or $139 a year).

How to Watch Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy from anywhere with a VPN

Want to stream Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy but not in the U.S.? Since Peacock is only available in certain regions, you might hit those frustrating location blocks. The simple fix is using a VPN. Services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Private Internet Access let you switch your virtual location to a U.S. server in just a few clicks. After that, sign in to your Peacock account and you'll be set to watch the series from wherever you are.

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