Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax S01E01 - The "Attack"

Episode Overview

During the frigid cold of a polar vortex, Empire star Jussie Smollett faces a brutal attack in Chicago at the hands of two individuals who identify as Trump supporters and hurl racial and homophobic slurs at him. The incident sparks widespread outrage globally; however, local law enforcement and media insiders are aware that the entire story is fabricated.