FX on YouTubeFX on YouTube has dropped the official trailer for the true-crime dramaUnder the Banner of Heaven, starringAndrew Garfield, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Sam Worthington in the lead. Based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Jon Krakauer,Under the Banner of Heavenrevolves around the murder investigation of a woman and her infant daughter in a close-knit Mormon community in Utah. Andrew Garfield plays the lead detective, Jeb Pyre, a devout Mormon whose faith is tested as he gets closer to solving the case, which is somehow connected to the LDS Church. You can check out the gripping trailer forUnder the Banner of Heaven below.
The official synopsis for the show released by FX reads: “Under the Banner of Heavenis an original limited series inspired by the true-crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer, which follows the events that led to the 1984 murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her baby daughter in a suburb in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah. As Detective Jeb Pyre investigates events that transpired within the Lafferty family, he uncovers buried truths about the origins of the LDS religion and the violent consequences of unyielding faith. What Pyre, a devout Mormon, unearths leads him to question his own faith.”
Under the Banner of Heavenis written by Dustin Lance Black (Milk, J. Edgar), with David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water, Outlaw King) serving as director. Alongside Andrew Garfield in the lead, the show also stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Fresh, Norman People), Sam Worthington (Avatar, Manhunt: Unabomber), Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Overlord), Denise Gough (Monday, Collette), Gil Birmingham (Yellowstone, Wind River), and Rory Culkin (Scream 4, Halston).
Under the Banner of Heaventrailer promises a series every bit as chilling as the real-life incident that inspired it. Featuring ominous music, blood-soaked suspects, and a central mystery that points to someone within the community, the trailer only gives a glimpse of what’s to come.Under the Banner of Heavenwill premiere onHuluon August 23, 2025.
Hulu Is Successfully Capitalizing On The Untapped Potential Of True Crime Genre
Hulu seems to have found success with the true crime genre. From original documentaries to dramatizations of horrific crimes, Hulu is home to several hair-raising tales of real-life murderers and fraudsters. Presently, the platform is airing thedocudramaThe Dropout, starring Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the now-defunct health technology company, Theranos. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether (New Girl),The Dropoutalso stars Naveen Andrews, William H. Macy, Lauri Metcalf, Elizabeth Marvel, and Stephen Fry.
The Girl from Plainvillealso debuted on Hulu recently. The show is based on the “texting suicide case” involving Massachusetts teens Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter. Roy was repeatedly encouraged by Carter, his girlfriend, to kill himself in text messages and ultimately died by suicide. Elle Fanning plays Michelle Carter in the show alongside Chloe Sevigny, Cara Buono, Colton Ryan, and Aya Cash.The Girl from Plainvillepremiered on Hulu on March 29.
Another anticipated Hulu series to look forward to is Candy, starring Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey. The five-part series is based on the 1980 murder of Betty Gore by her friend, Candy Montgomery. Biel will play Candy, with Lynskey as Betty Gore. Theseries recently released its first trailerand will debut on Hulu on August 08, 2025.
