AMERICAN CRIME!! What Makes Herc Of ABC’s New Drama From 12 YEARS A SLAVE Screenwriter John Ridley?? Read the full article on AICN I am – Hercules!! An 11-episode miniseries created by Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley (“12 Years A Slave”) and set in (George Lucas’ hometown of) Modesto, Calif., “American Crime” is slightly similar to “The Killing” as it follows a murder victim’s family as well as a number of suspects in the slaying.