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American Crime 2015

★ 6.7/10 · 133 votes TV-14 DramaCrimeMystery 3 seasons · 29 eps Canceled

Created by John Ridley

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What is American Crime?

American Crime is an anthology crime drama television series that aired on ABC from 2015 to 2017. Created by John Ridley, the series explores various aspects of the U.S.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Canceled
Episodes
29
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Mar 5, 2015
Last aired
Apr 30, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
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American Crime is an anthology crime drama television series that aired on ABC from 2015 to 2017. Created by John Ridley, the series explores various aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system through standalone seasons featuring different characters and settings. The show focuses on the impact of crime and legal proceedings on individuals and communities, examining themes such as race, class, and gender. Each season presents a self-contained narrative centered around specific criminal cases and their aftermath. The first season, which premiered in March 2015, deals with issues of social inequality and systemic bias within the legal process. The series was recognized for its serious treatment of contemporary social issues and featured a rotating ensemble cast. American Crime concluded in April 2017 after three seasons. The program drew attention for its unflinching look at how crimes affect people from all walks of life and for highlighting flaws and complexities within the American justice system.

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Should you watch it?

“A rotating cast explores different true crime cases each season.”

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Reasons to watch
  • Strong ensemble performances
  • Tackles relevant social issues
  • Fresh cases each season
Keep in mind
  • Heavy subject matter
  • May be emotionally draining

You want intelligent crime drama with social commentary.

Contains mature themes and potentially disturbing content.

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Cast

Felicity Huffman Barb Hanlon
Timothy Hutton Russ Skokie
Regina King Terri LaCroix
Lili Taylor Anne Blaine
Richard Cabral Hector Tontz
Elvis Nolasco Carter Nix
Benito Martinez Alonzo Gutiérrez
Connor Jessup Taylor Blaine
W. Earl Brown Tom Carlin
Penelope Ann Miller Eve Carlin
Caitlin Gerard Aubry Taylor
Johnny Ortiz Tony Gutiérrez

Episode guide

Season 1 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 8 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is this based on true stories?

The show draws inspiration from real events and social issues.

Do I need to watch in order?

Each season is standalone with different characters and cases.

How many seasons are there?

The series aired for multiple seasons on ABC.

Is it violent?

Deals with serious crimes but focuses more on social issues than gore.

Who stars in it?

Features different ensemble casts each season including known actors.