American Vandal: Season 1
American Vandal is a true crime satire and mockumentary television series created by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda that premiered on September 15, 2017, on Netflix. The show parodies true crime documentaries such as Making a Murderer and Serial. In the first season, the narrative explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images. Two aspiring sopho
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a true-crime satire and mockumentary exploring the aftermath of a high school prank.
- A costly high school prank left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images.
- Two aspiring sophomore documentarians investigate the incident.
- The investigation focuses on the controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of a troubled senior and known dick-drawer named Dylan Maxwell.
Season overview
American Vandal is a true crime satire and mockumentary television series created by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda that premiered on September 15, 2017, on Netflix. The show parodies true crime documentaries such as Making a Murderer and Serial. In the first season, the narrative explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images. Two aspiring sophomore documentarians, Peter and Sam, investigate the controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of a troubled senior and known dick-drawer named Dylan Maxwell. As the documentary unfolds, the filmmakers examine the evidence surrounding the crime and the repercussions of the accusation within the school community.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity
Sep 15, 2017 · 35 min
When senior class clown Dylan Maxwell is expelled for vandalism, sophomore Peter Maldonado begins an investigation that questions Dylan's guilt.
A Limp Alibi
Sep 15, 2017 · 34 min
Key witness Alex Trimboli's account of the incident comes under fire when other students doubt his boasts of drunkenness and sexual exploits.
Nailed
Sep 15, 2017 · 36 min
Peter scrutinizes the motives of Ms. Shapiro, the Spanish teacher who testified against Dylan. Another teacher makes a surprising accusation.
Growing Suspicion
Sep 15, 2017 · 32 min
Peter takes a close look at the "Morning Show Nine," a group of students -- including Peter and Sam -- who had access to the missing security footage.
Premature Theories
Sep 15, 2017 · 32 min
After the documentary goes viral, Peter deals with publicity and sorts through various fan theories. Video evidence from a party provides new clues.
Gag Order
Sep 15, 2017 · 30 min
As Peter and Sam continue to gather information, they run afoul of the school administration and could lose access. Dylan prepares for his trial.
Climax
Sep 15, 2017 · 26 min
Peter and Sam follow a lead that could reveal the vandal's primary target, and a new theory gives them hope that they may finally solve the case.
Clean Up
Sep 15, 2017 · 42 min
Peter is forced to reckon with his actions and attempts to learn lessons in the aftermath of the documentary. But the investigation might not be over.