John Wayne Gacy (portrayed here by Michael Chernus) delighted in concealing the true extent of his abhorrent crimes, once telling law enforcement: "That's for you guys to find out." We do know that, between 1972 and 1978, dozens of boys and young men lost their lives to him after enduring all manner of sexual, physical and psychological torture — yet despite numerous signs, Des Plaines police only acted when the family of Robert Piest, Gacy's 33rd and last known victim, named Gacy in a missing person report.
Here's how to watch "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" from anywhere with a VPN.
"Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" premieres with all eight episodes on Thursday, October 16.
• U.S. — Peacock
• Australia — Binge
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Gacy's standing was key to everything. Although he had sexually assaulted several children long before the murder of Timothy McCoy, his first known victim, he came to be regarded as a pillar of Norwood Park Township, his Chicago neighborhood. His volunteering work earned him a meeting with First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and he'd use his construction business, PDM Contractors, to lure boys to his house with the promise of work.
Some of these boys would likely have been seen, perhaps for the last time, by the police officers that were tasked with surveilling Gacy after he was reported by local teenagers he'd propositioned without success. Instead, Gacy managed to befriend some of them, taking them out for drinks and meals and entertaining them at his home, where 30 bodies were buried — one in the garage, one under the dining room, and 28 in the crawl space.
According to series creator Patrick Macmanus, the prime objective of "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" is to hold law enforcement to account for enabling him by indulging their own personal prejudices — in favor of the businessman who had it all, and to the detriment of the vulnerable boys he preyed upon.
Read on to see how you can watch "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' in the U.S.
In the U.S., "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" premieres with all eight episodes on Thursday, October 16 on Peacock.
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Peacock is also the place to watch "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise", the six-part docuseries that inspired this dramatization.
Outside of the U.S. when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent Peacock from working. Scroll down for more information and instructions.
Watch 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the show on your usual subscription?
You can still stream "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select United States from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to your streaming platform of choice — Peacock, for instance — and watch "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" just as you would at home.
Can I watch 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' in Canada?
Unfortunately, "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" isn't airing in Canada at the time of writing.
If you're an American north of the border, you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' in the U.K.?
There's no word on whether or not "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" will air in the U.K. either.
If you're across the pond in the U.K. for work or on vacation from the U.S., you can catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' in Australia
In Australia, "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" premieres on Thursday, October 16 with all eight episodes on Binge.
Prices start at AU$10.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Annual subscriptions start at AU$79.99/year but aren't eligible for the free trial.
Binge is also the place to watch "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise", the six-part docuseries that inspired this dramatization.
Use NordVPN if you're having any issues with geo-blocking whilst traveling abroad.
'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' — Need to Know
'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' trailer
'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' — Cast
- Michael Chernus as John Wayne Gacy
- Gabriel Luna as Detective Rafael Tovar
- James Badge Dale as Chief of Detectives Joe Kozenczak
- Michael Angarano as Sam Amirante
- Chris Sullivan as Lead Prosecutor Bill Kunkle
- Marin Ireland as Elizabeth Piest
- Greg Bryk as Harold Piest
- Cricket Brown as Kerry Piest
- Thom Nyhuus as Kenneth Piest
- Nina Kiri as Mary Amirante
- Augustus Prew as Jeffrey
- Hamish Allan-Headley as Detective Michael Albrecht
- Michael Esper as Bob Motta
- Jake Horowitz as David Cram
- Ted Dykstra as Detective Allan Fanholm
- Chloe Avakian as Patti Szyc
- Ryker Baloun as Robert Piest
- Kristine Nielsen as Marion Gacy
- Jim Annan as Judge Louis Garippo
- Christian Bako as Marko Butkovich
- Desmond Sivan as Fred Tovar
- Fegan DeCordova as Reporter
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