American Crime: Season 2

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: January 6, 2016

Summary: Taylor Blaine (Connor Jessup), a student at a public high school accuses two basketball players at a rival private high school of posting pictures on social media after drugging and assaulting him in the second season of the anthology series.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E10. Season Two: Episode Ten
Air Date: March 9, 2016
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S2:E9. Season Two: Episode Nine
Air Date: March 2, 2016
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S2:E8. Season Two: Episode Eight
Air Date: February 24, 2016

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Vicki Hyman

Jan 6, 2016

This is uncomfortable television about uncomfortable topics. And we could use more of it.... This way of constantly upending the viewers' own preconceptions saves the show when it seems a bit too preachy and on-the-nose. Television too often gets teenagers wrong--too perfect, too whiny, or too bratty--but the young actors here offer nuanced portrayals. Read full review

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Tirdad Derakhshani

Jan 5, 2016

American Crime returns with an equally powerful, compelling, and intelligent story. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

Jan 6, 2016

Scene for scene, it feels more attuned to the daily realities of life in 2016 America than any other drama on network TV. And because it’s a self-contained story that bears no relation to season one, you can jump right into it. I urge you to give it a shot if you aren’t already a fan. Just be patient. It’s one of those shows that needs a bit of time to work its peculiar magic. Read full review

Melissa Maerz

Jan 6, 2016

The adults' heated conversations can feel more like textbook debates than natural dialogue. But the acting is phenomenal. [8/15 Jan 2016, p.97]

Amber Dowling

Jan 6, 2016

By the end of the first hour you’re not entirely sure what happened or who is to blame, but you’re left with an unsettling feeling that even when the truth does surface the story won’t be tied up with a neat little bow as it would be in so many other crime dramas on television. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 4, 2016

Powerful new season. [4-17 Jan 2015, p.15]

IndieWire Ben Travers

Jan 6, 2016

Even if some moments ring true, too many deafening blows make the show's only impact comparable to blunt force trauma. American Crime has never met a bad choice it can't find a way to justify, and worse yet, it uses the worst moments as hooks to lure viewers to the next episode. Read full review

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PoeticDumpling

Jan 12, 2016

A solid start to what is sure to be another intensely, phenomenal season. This series pulls no punches. Real, real, real with exceptional heart and immaculate craft.

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Panchulein

Jan 8, 2016

American Crime vuelve con una temporada igualmente impecable como la anterior. Con un reparto brillante y una historia nunca antes contada en la televisión abierta. Una serie que todos deberían ver y un guionista del que todos deberían aprender.

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aydge89

Mar 20, 2016

Brilliant season! The first season was well-acted but I found this much more compelling. The acting, writing, directing and pacing are sublime. The characters are so well drawn you wish it went longer. Highly recommended! Really hope this gets renewed for a third season.

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j1train

Jan 29, 2016

After a dreary season one, this second instalment takes place mostly at a private high school. It's still dark and challenging, but this season is gripping in a more accessible way. The cast is phenomenal, even better this time around. "Important" is a word too often used for work like JohnAfter a dreary season one, this second instalment takes place mostly at a private high school. It's still dark and challenging, but this season is gripping in a more accessible way. The cast is phenomenal, even better this time around. "Important" is a word too often used for work like John Ridley's, so let's just say there should be more dramatic television like American Crime.… Expand

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night4

Feb 15, 2018

Certainly the best season, by *far*. It still suffers from an unrelenting seriousness that is damaging to both the attention of the viewer and the message of the show, however, the acting mostly makes up for it.

Honestly, you should just watch this season and skip the others.

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Knighthawk81

Jan 7, 2016

I was really drawn to the first season of "American Crime" for its writing, performances, and haunting portrayals of some of the deep issues in this country. By contrast, the pilot for the second season of the anthology series started a little slow. This feels more "ripped from theI was really drawn to the first season of "American Crime" for its writing, performances, and haunting portrayals of some of the deep issues in this country. By contrast, the pilot for the second season of the anthology series started a little slow. This feels more "ripped from the headlines" than drawn from the passion of the writers. And by contrast, to me, it's just been OK.… Expand

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junctionview

Sep 6, 2016

I accidentally wrote this review for Season 1 (which I found pretty good actually). But HATE Season 2. It completely ran out of air around episode 5. Then all the other problems with it--unconvincing dialogue, contrived reactions, over-weaning earnestness--became completely unbearable. ItI accidentally wrote this review for Season 1 (which I found pretty good actually). But HATE Season 2. It completely ran out of air around episode 5. Then all the other problems with it--unconvincing dialogue, contrived reactions, over-weaning earnestness--became completely unbearable. It was like they wanted to pack as many social issues into the show as they could. Every conversation is one note: intense and fierce and outraged. It wears thin. Actors do their best. It's technically very well done. But the writing is a disaster.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

90
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: March 12, 2017
Season 2

85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 6, 2016
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  S2:E10. Season Two: Episode Ten
  Air Date: March 9, 2016
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  S2:E9. Season Two: Episode Nine
  Air Date: March 2, 2016
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  S2:E8. Season Two: Episode Eight
  Air Date: February 24, 2016
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  S2:E7. Season Two: Episode Seven
  Air Date: February 17, 2016
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  S2:E6. Season Two: Episode Six
  Air Date: February 10, 2016
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  S2:E5. Season Two: Episode Five
  Air Date: February 3, 2016
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  S2:E4. Season Two: Episode Four
  Air Date: January 27, 2016
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  S2:E3. Season Two: Episode Three
  Air Date: January 20, 2016
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  S2:E2. Season Two: Episode Two
  Air Date: January 13, 2016
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  S2:E1. Season Two: Episode One
  Air Date: January 6, 2016
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 5, 2015