American Vandal

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 15, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 144 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 144
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 144
  3. Negative: 12 out of 144
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  1. bubbagumpo
    Sep 16, 2017
    8
    Starts out stupid, unexpectedly turns into something amazing.

    It starts out under the guise of a so-stupid it's funny mockumentary. You expect it to be a shallow comedy with silly humor. Instead, it evolves into an incredibly well-written meaningful crime story. The satire is on-point. It has its laugh-out-loud moments but it's actually more thought-provoking than funny. Deceptively    Starts out stupid, unexpectedly turns into something amazing.

    It starts out under the guise of a so-stupid it's funny mockumentary. You expect it to be a shallow comedy with silly humor. Instead, it evolves into an incredibly well-written meaningful crime story. The satire is on-point. It has its laugh-out-loud moments but it's actually more thought-provoking than funny.

    Deceptively great show overall. It misleads you to think its a shallow comedy, then delivers a complex meaningful story. This actually further echoes its message, which is genius.    … Expand
  2. Demoguy
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    I went into it with low expectations, expecting the basic dick jokes and whatnot. Was pleasantly surprised when it went past that and gave some criticisms on the justice system and profiling. Smart and funny with subtle humor. Being in high school myself, it was easy to relate to the characters and with the school itself. I’ve been to four different high schools and I can say without aI went into it with low expectations, expecting the basic dick jokes and whatnot. Was pleasantly surprised when it went past that and gave some criticisms on the justice system and profiling. Smart and funny with subtle humor. Being in high school myself, it was easy to relate to the characters and with the school itself. I’ve been to four different high schools and I can say without a doubt that this is the most realistic high school representation that I’ve seen in any show or movie. From the teachers to the students, you can tell the show is written with that in mind.… Expand
  3. MalcontentUK
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    Don't be put off by some the synopses implying this is a show about dicks, American Vandal is actually a clever, nuanced satire. The humour is superb throughout and is a mix of more obvious jokes that make you laugh (Nana's party for example is absolutely hilarious) alongside clever and at times biting satire. It also contains a surprisingly well constructed mystery which really draws youDon't be put off by some the synopses implying this is a show about dicks, American Vandal is actually a clever, nuanced satire. The humour is superb throughout and is a mix of more obvious jokes that make you laugh (Nana's party for example is absolutely hilarious) alongside clever and at times biting satire. It also contains a surprisingly well constructed mystery which really draws you in with all the twists and turns. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I started watching the show but it's up there with Stranger Things and House of Cards in terms of the high quality Netflix shows. Absolutely well worth watching.… Expand
  4. entitet
    Sep 15, 2017
    8
    The first episode is good. The second almost made me quit the show, but i kept watching and each episode just got better. Beside some chuckles here and there it's not a laugh out loud funny show, but it's amusing, compelling, well made and kinda serious for such a silly premise.
  5. Domatone
    Sep 23, 2017
    7
    A few weeks ago I saw what I thought was a funny or die video but turned out to be a preview for American Vandal. I thought the preview was amazing, when I realized it was a full season I was worried that the dick joke was not not going to be able to hold up (pardon the pun). After the first episode I wasn’t that worried any more. The sincerity of the performances, the attention to detailA few weeks ago I saw what I thought was a funny or die video but turned out to be a preview for American Vandal. I thought the preview was amazing, when I realized it was a full season I was worried that the dick joke was not not going to be able to hold up (pardon the pun). After the first episode I wasn’t that worried any more. The sincerity of the performances, the attention to detail in the recreation of the genre and the down right talented writing assured me this was a winner. I have now seen all the episodes and it twist and turns like many of these mystery shows. How ever it is hard to maintain the quality of the first few episodes and there are a few episodes in the middle that seem like filler. However it’s brilliant and you should all at least give the first episode a go.… Expand
  6. Ascospore
    Mar 18, 2018
    8
    Don't underestimate this series - it's a genuinely cunning media satire and lots of fun. It also nails high school society. I put it up there with Rick & Morty, Veep and Silicon Valley as one of the best comedy shows of 2017.
  7. GreenHat
    Sep 17, 2017
    0
    Are you people insane? Are we so starved for good TV that we're gonna act like a joke done better in Superbad and stretched out for hours is watched? Maybe with a little intelligence this could be good (and there's definitely room for a great true crime parody with the genre being so popular lately), but the execution here is terrible. Jesus, Netflix. Don't let children write your TV shows.
  8. Hikage
    Sep 29, 2018
    1
    so how about we dont delete negative reviews ? 1 guy gave this a low rating? come on. Shove it, meta.
  9. brockcheese
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    This show actually seems like it was filmed by high schoolers and I mean that in a good way. American Vandal completely commits to the premise and can be a bit tedious at times.
  10. AliceofX
    Jun 12, 2019
    7
    I liked that it really felt like something that high school boys would make. The show had a good message.
  11. night4
    Sep 19, 2018
    8
    I had no idea what it was when I started watching, and I was surprised at how good it was. An entertaining crime documentary parody!

    Just a little too much "fluff" per episode.
  12. MEFzelder
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    Tomando el formato de documental esta serie trata sobre un estudiante del club de noticias, Peter Maldonado, quién investiga al responsable de un grave incidente en su escuela secundaria, y en el proceso liberar de la expulsión a Dyllan Maxwell, un alumno con la fama de hacer ese tipo de actos.
    La serie es un hilarante investigación que nos permite explorar distintos secretos de los    Tomando el formato de documental esta serie trata sobre un estudiante del club de noticias, Peter Maldonado, quién investiga al responsable de un grave incidente en su escuela secundaria, y en el proceso liberar de la expulsión a Dyllan Maxwell, un alumno con la fama de hacer ese tipo de actos.
    La serie es un hilarante investigación que nos permite explorar distintos secretos de los compañeros de Peter y Dyllan, manteniendo el suspenso y drama de la gravedad del incidente y sus repercusiones, se siente la carrera contra el tiempo y cómo el incidente ha afectado a la familia del expulsado.
    Si les gustó "Making a Murderer" esta es una versión más descontracturada que seguro los mantendrá queriendo saber más sobre qué, cómo y quién fue el culpable.    … Expand
  13. radulle
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    It may seem shallow, but this is a mocumentary at its best. It has more intricate plot than many real crime/detective shows.
  14. Tuneison
    Dec 21, 2017
    8
    American Vandal will lead you to believe that it's just another mockumentary that just goes "hehe... isn't it funny that we did ______ but, ________ is inappropriate?" However, it turns into something really incredible by the end. I don't want to spoil anything so, please do yourself a favor and spend 4 hours to watch one of, if not the, greatest Netflix originals.
  15. PrettyGood
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    One of the most pleasant surprises this year. After watching the first episode, you're immediately obsessed with it, "forced" to binge all 8 episodes in one sitting. Smart. Funny. Entertaining. Addictive.
  16. theUSAwalrus
    Jan 12, 2018
    8
    American Vandal is a brilliant satire of mystery television shows and teen drama's while being able to contain lots of humor its also able to take a more serious tone without it seeming strange or unnatural. I do have my issue with the show certain scenes feel totally out of place at times but the goods of this show heavily outweigh the bads. Overall I found the show to not only beAmerican Vandal is a brilliant satire of mystery television shows and teen drama's while being able to contain lots of humor its also able to take a more serious tone without it seeming strange or unnatural. I do have my issue with the show certain scenes feel totally out of place at times but the goods of this show heavily outweigh the bads. Overall I found the show to not only be hilarious but also allow the viewer to have some heavy self-reflection.… Expand
  17. hallllloo
    Jan 14, 2018
    9
    American Vandal ist eine spannende Mocumentary die klassische Krimiserien auf die Schippe nimmt und dabei trotzdem nicht ihre Ernsthaftigkeit verliert. Es geht um Dylan Maxwell der angeblich 27 Penisse auf Lehrerautos gesprüht haben soll. Alles deutet daraufhin dass er es war doch Peter Maldonado geht dem ganzen auf die Spur. American Vandal bleibt dabei die ganze Zeit spannend und zeigtAmerican Vandal ist eine spannende Mocumentary die klassische Krimiserien auf die Schippe nimmt und dabei trotzdem nicht ihre Ernsthaftigkeit verliert. Es geht um Dylan Maxwell der angeblich 27 Penisse auf Lehrerautos gesprüht haben soll. Alles deutet daraufhin dass er es war doch Peter Maldonado geht dem ganzen auf die Spur. American Vandal bleibt dabei die ganze Zeit spannend und zeigt viele verschiedene Möglichkeiten auf wie die Straftat begangen wurde. Dies ist allerdings auch der größte Kritikpunkt, die Offenheit und das Fragen ungeklärt bleiben muss man mögen. Im Großen und Ganzen kann man aber sagen dass American Vandal eine durchaus sehenswerte Serie ist die diesen doch etwas komisch klingenden Fall ernsthaft behandelt und dabei nicht ins lächerliche abrutscht.… Expand
  18. Cattereia
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    I really enjoyed the first season. It takes a good look at the varying suspects of the crime, as well as looks at motive and the profiling of them. It's like a funnier crime show. It takes an indepth look into the lives of high school students and teachers, and how their lives were affected by the events. Though I didn't necessarily agree with some of the conclusions for each piece ofI really enjoyed the first season. It takes a good look at the varying suspects of the crime, as well as looks at motive and the profiling of them. It's like a funnier crime show. It takes an indepth look into the lives of high school students and teachers, and how their lives were affected by the events. Though I didn't necessarily agree with some of the conclusions for each piece of evidence, I enjoyed looking at things from the characters' perspectives.
    It does remind me of the movie "Attack on the Pin-Up Boys".    … Expand
  19. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O início foi do género: "OK, desenharam pilas em carros". Tudo bem. Como não fui capaz de abandonar a série logo no primeiro episódio, continuei a ver e apercebi-me que a primeira temporada realmente retrata perfeitamente os casos de vandalismo que, muitas vezes, ocorrem nas escolas (públicas, principalmente). O elenco tipicamente juvenil requintou, de facto, a história.… Expand
  20. hejtyjaa
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    One of best mockumentary of last few years. Like a lot of people i had no expectations, but the show drew me in. Perfect to watch with close friends. Can't wait for more.
  21. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 1, 2022
    7
    Formulaic at times this original series takes a mostly hilarious concept and investigates it to its limits. Realistic in as much as parody can allow the false prosecution delinquent leaves those around him vulnerable as lives are overturned in the name of justice (or ego) given how you see it's cautionary ending.
  22. hello_world
    Mar 9, 2019
    7
    It's a fun mystery story for those who like solving puzzles. The writers managed to write teenagers surprisingly well, with some of the tangents that the plot goes off on being as juvenile as one would expect from teenaged characters. The show does touch on issues such as how teachers can label students and how that can be at the detriment to student's achievement in high school. TheIt's a fun mystery story for those who like solving puzzles. The writers managed to write teenagers surprisingly well, with some of the tangents that the plot goes off on being as juvenile as one would expect from teenaged characters. The show does touch on issues such as how teachers can label students and how that can be at the detriment to student's achievement in high school. The execution of the mystery could have been done better, as it is impossible to figure out who done it until the last episode.

    If you can get past dick jokes and whole episodes dedicated to handjobs, there is a lot to enjoy from the show.    … Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Sep 15, 2017
    70
    In its assemblage of footage from Snapchat feeds and other social media sources, as well as its collection of solid teenage performances, American Vandal gets at something true about our obsession with whodunits and how every generation finds a new way to commit very old crimes.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Sep 15, 2017
    70
    Everyone involved with this show really commits to the format. That’s what makes American Vandal more compelling than I would have suspected, even though it does have some significant flaws.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 15, 2017
    60
    Even in its first half-hour American Vandal begins to drag. A cliffhanger ending pushed me on to episode two, which also failed to move the plot along.
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