But it also honors the victims. The episode ends not with Andrew, but with a silent montage of Lee Miglin’s funeral. His daughter, reading a eulogy, says, "He taught us that success is not what you have, but who you love." It is a direct rebuke to Cunanan’s philosophy of acquisition. The episode argues that Lee Miglin—the man Andrew murdered for his car—lived a fuller, richer life than Andrew ever could.
As the series draws to a close, it's clear that American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace will be remembered as one of the standout seasons of the anthology series. The show's exploration of themes such as trauma, identity, and the intersection of fame and vulnerability will continue to resonate with audiences long after the credits roll. American Crime Story - Season 2Eps9
The episode emphasizes Cunanan's lifelong desire to be "special" and his eventual realization that he achieved fame only through destruction. Law Enforcement Failures: But it also honors the victims