Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax

Name: Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax
Released: 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Crime · Documentary

A hate crime sparks outrage until exposed as a hoax. This series reveals the twisty true crime of celebrity justice and politics amid culture wars.

2026 · 32m

EPISODE 1

The 'Attack'

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is assaulted in Chicago.
EPISODE 2

Betrayal

Chicago police have two men in custody and a mountain of video evidence tying them to the attack on Jussie Smollett.
EPISODE 3

Who Is Jussie?

Jussie Smollett turns himself in on 16 counts.
EPISODE 4

My Mother's Son

Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx drops the charges.
EPISODE 5

What Really Happened

The Osundairo brothers return to the scene of the crime.