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American Crime

2015 – 2017Show3 seasons29 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic867.7Rotten Tomatoes96%88%

A moving, bleak drama series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 29 episodes · best: S2E7 "Season Two: Episode Seven" 9.1

Episodes

8.0
8.5
8.1

Story

An anthology drama focusing on all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system dealing with crimes committed in America.

Feels like

  • Social Realism Anthology
  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Systemic Injustice Critique
  • Emotional Tragedy
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Contemporary American Society
  • Heavy & Somber Tone
  • Educational Perspective
  • Raw Performances

Cast

24 of 82 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Ridley, Jessica Yu, Julie Hébert
Written by
Sonay Hoffman, Kirk A. Moore, Steve Harper
Produced by
Lori-Etta Taub, Sonay Hoffman

Everyone

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Facts

March 5, 2015 · April 30, 2017 · Ended

First aired
March 5, 2015
Last aired
April 30, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 29 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Murder-Suicide, Ambiguous Ending +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Murder-Suicide
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Boomerang Bigot
  • Asshole Victim
  • Double Standard: Rape, Male on Male
  • Truth in Television
  • Parents as People
  • Anthology
  • Where da White Women At?
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Smash to Black

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Q&A

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

Questions about American Crime

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Crime?

Tubi TV

In the United States, American Crime is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is American Crime worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Does American Crime get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.0, and season 2 peaks at 8.5. The highest-rated episode is Season Two: Episode Seven (season 2, episode 7) at 9.1, and the lowest is Episode One (season 1, episode 1) at 7.7.

Is American Crime okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch American Crime?

22 h

About 22 hours: 29 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching American Crime?

BleakHopeful

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

Is American Crime plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.