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All American

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Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Ratings

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Series Details & Credits

The CW | CW | Release Date: October 10, 2018

Summary: Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), a South Crenshaw High football player is recruited to play at Beverly Hills High by its coach Billy Baker (Taye Diggs). When circumstances forces him to move in with the Bakers, it causes tensions with Billy's star quarterback son, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) in this drama inspired by the life of NFL playerSpencer James (Daniel Ezra), a South Crenshaw High football player is recruited to play at Beverly Hills High by its coach Billy Baker (Taye Diggs). When circumstances forces him to move in with the Bakers, it causes tensions with Billy's star quarterback son, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) in this drama inspired by the life of NFL player Spencer Paysinger.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Sports

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Critic Reviews

83

IndieWire Ben Travers

Oct 10, 2018

Season 1 Review: What starts as a fun reminder of just how bankable rags-to-riches stories can be, results in a relevant original series that’s a whole helluva lot of fun--all on its own terms. ... Bre-Z, Logan, and Ezra are all early stand-outs. They’re charming, they listen to each other, and they never lose the intended tone. Read full review

75

Entertainment Weekly

Kristen Baldwin

Oct 1, 2018

Season 1 Review: All American is an interesting mix of the California-as-utopia teen drama--so many shirtless boys!--and a more nuanced exploration of the intersection between race and class. [5 Oct 2018, p.36] Read full review

75

USA Today

Kelly Lawler

Oct 9, 2018

Season 1 Review: American works because the writers often push its predictable plot lines further than you'd expect. ... The casting is excellent, and Ezra is a brilliant find as a relatively unknown British actor (not that you'd know: his American accent is impeccable). Read full review

67

Boston Herald

Mark A. Perigard

Oct 8, 2018

Season 1 Review: All gathers a charismatic cast, even if some look like they belong in high school about as much as I do. Logan is especially strong as a young woman searching for her own redemption. But having established some prickly relationships in its first two outings, All fumbles some story continuity in its third episode (airing Oct. 24) with a seeming revision in the fractured friendship between Olivia and Leila. Read full review

67

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Oct 9, 2018

Season 1 Review: All-American has overtones of NBC’s exemplary Friday Night Lights, but so far is not in its class. Read full review

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rob Owen

Oct 8, 2018

Season 1 Review: It’s a well-made teen drama pilot that traffics (mildly) in some social issues and ends with a welcome, soapy wallop. Read full review

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The New York Times

Margaret Lyons

Oct 9, 2018

Season 1 Review: There’s no spark here, no big moment and most egregiously, no authenticity. There’s a flat phoniness to all the behavior, and a patness to everything. Read full review

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Ruhnaee

May 14, 2019

When I first saw the preview on Netflix for All American I simply skipped over it. It did not seem to be interesting at all, however, on a night that I was trying to get to sleep I decided I'd turn it on, thinking it wasn't interesting enough to hold my attention; I WAS WRONG!! This show isWhen I first saw the preview on Netflix for All American I simply skipped over it. It did not seem to be interesting at all, however, on a night that I was trying to get to sleep I decided I'd turn it on, thinking it wasn't interesting enough to hold my attention; I WAS WRONG!! This show is AMAZING!! Without going into detail; just watch it!! I promise you will not be upset. I've binge watched the entire first season TWICE in 7 days, I'm now just waiting for season two to be released.… Expand

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Amhbjb

May 19, 2019

I loved season one and ready for season 2
I can’t wait to see what happens next this really had me on the edge of my chair wanting more I would watch at least 4 in a day and didn’t want it to end and was mad when it did I can’t wait for season 2 to see what happens in there

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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erujabidi

Mar 28, 2020

amazing. this is my favorite show right now . I cannot wait for season 3. I am very excited for that.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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chasekucinski

Apr 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All American is an well written show, partially based on Spencer Paysinger's life. Exciting and bingeworthy with twists you could never see coming. Although it is not 100% accurate, Spencer himself is a creative consultant. The many football games produce drama and discord between the team, which create an interesting subplot that continues through both seasons. All American deals with major societal issues, such as racism/racial profiling and classism. (See S2 E10, and S2 E9) There is always an underlying message in every episode, which adds another layer to the story. All American, starring Daniel Ezra and Taye Diggs is definitely worth a watch.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Allanbaxter

Apr 13, 2020

Pleasantly surprised All American drew me in and I had to binge the whole to seasons on Netflix. I'm actually looking forward to the next season.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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yoboi_nicossman

Jan 25, 2021

Season 1 is pretty decent; however, the quality goes into free-fall in the second season.

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darksoulw

Feb 8, 2023

All American was a decent show, but it started progressively getting worse and worse, the last season is a bunch of subtle right-wing propaganda disguised on common day problems, from which it never appears to be any real consequence. This show is a perfect example of the disconnect betweenAll American was a decent show, but it started progressively getting worse and worse, the last season is a bunch of subtle right-wing propaganda disguised on common day problems, from which it never appears to be any real consequence. This show is a perfect example of the disconnect between TV shows and current American reality… Expand

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  Air Date: October 10, 2022
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  Air Date: January 18, 2021
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  Air Date: October 7, 2019
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  Air Date: October 10, 2018