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American Gothic

1995 – 1996Show1 season18 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes70%100%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes70%100%

Summary

Everything is not what it seems in Trinity, South Carolina. Sheriff Lucas Buck develops a sinister interest in Caleb. Caleb's cousin Gail tries to protect him, but that's complicated since she has feelings for Sheriff Buck. And Caleb's dead sister, Merlyn, returns as an angel, warning him that Buck is an incarnation of evil - and may not be human.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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American Gothic episodes

1 season · 18 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 A Tree Grows in Trinity, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Eye of the Beholder, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Damned If You Don't, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Dead to the World, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Potato Boy, 7.5
  7. S1 E7 Meet the Beetles, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Strong Arm of the Law, 7.9
  9. S1 E9 To Hell and Back, 7.6
  10. S1 E10 The Beast Within, 7.6
  11. S1 E11 Rebirth, 7.5
  12. S1 E12 Ring of Fire, 7.5
  13. S1 E13 Resurrector, 7.2
  14. S1 E14 Inhumanitas, 7.9
  15. S1 E15 The Plague Sower, 7.5
  16. S1 E16 Dr. Death Takes a Holiday, 7.5
  17. S1 E17 Learning to Crawl, 7.8
  18. S1 E18 Echo of Your Last Goodbye, 7.4
  19. S1 E19 Triangle, 7.5
  20. S1 E20 Strangler, 7.2
  21. S1 E21 The Buck Stops Here, 7.9
  22. S1 E22 Requiem, 8.0

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lou Antonio, Michael Lange, James Frawley
Written by
Shaun Cassidy, Stephen Gaghan, Michael R. Perry
Produced by
Sam Raimi, Shaun Cassidy, Robert Tapert
Music by
Joseph LoDuca

Everyone

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Facts

September 22, 1995 · July 11, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 22, 1995
Last aired
July 11, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Suspiciously Similar Substitute, Beauty Equals Goodness, Good Is Impotent +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream American Gothic?"

Questions about American Gothic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Gothic?

In the United States, you can rent or buy American Gothic from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is American Gothic worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). Audiences rate it higher (91 out of 100) than critics (70).

Is American Gothic okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch American Gothic?

14 h

About 14 hours: 18 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1996.

Will I feel good after watching American Gothic?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is American Gothic good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does American Gothic use?

Suspiciously Similar SubstituteBeauty Equals GoodnessGood Is ImpotentPragmatic VillainyMagical NegroDead Person ConversationPut on a BusDream IntroPineal WeirdnessHoney TrapEnemy MineCut Shortand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Suspiciously Similar Substitute, Beauty Equals Goodness, and Good Is Impotent.