Don't forget the dark truths at the heart of The People vs. O.J. Simpson

Two people were brutally murdered. This is their story, too. Except it's not really.

What makes The People vs. O.J. Simpson such riveting television?

It's not like the story carries the weight of suspense; barring an Inglourius Basterds-level break with reality, we already know the outcome of the most publicized trial in American history. The FX show also isn't action-packed in any conventional sense; now that the Bronco chase is over and O.J. is behind bars, most of the story takes place in off-white conference rooms and the same blandly functional courthouse.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.