American Vandal

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 15, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 69
  3. Negative: 6 out of 69

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  1. MovieMantz
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    When the season started I was really skeptical because I had no idea how could you possibly make this an 8 episode show based on the premise. I'm just gonna say I'm glad I watched it, characters are relatable and feel like real people. Even if you think mockumentaries are not your thing give this a chance, it might change your mind. It did for me.
  2. Hikage
    Sep 16, 2018
    1
    Boring and up its own butt with cliched content. The whole thing is entirely unrealistic and overly simplified. I realize its a parody, but it isn't as good as the first season. Nor is it as interesting.
  3. Cittadel
    Sep 23, 2018
    4
    Overly dramatic American humor, which I absolutely did not find to be funny at all. Kudos to the editing and FX team, though. The show looks sharp and fresh :)
  4. ManiacUK
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    This show delivers on all levels: it's brilliantly shot and directed, along with a fantastic use of graphics. The storyline is very engaging, keeping you hooked right till the end. There's plenty of quirky humour, as could be expected from the first series, but it also touches on a lot of issues facing kids in the modern digital age. There's lots of twists and turns throughout the seasonThis show delivers on all levels: it's brilliantly shot and directed, along with a fantastic use of graphics. The storyline is very engaging, keeping you hooked right till the end. There's plenty of quirky humour, as could be expected from the first series, but it also touches on a lot of issues facing kids in the modern digital age. There's lots of twists and turns throughout the season to keep you guessing, but they're all linked together in clever yet sensible ways. And finally, in my opinion, the conclusion of the season is far more satisfying than the first - all the facts are laid bare and there is no room for interpretation or doubt. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable watch and I'd highly recommend it to everyone.… Expand
  5. nanibaba
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    The story itself is extremely thought-provoking. There are many plot twists which keep you interested and enhance the plot. What makes this show stand out is that although both seasons follow the same format, meaning that using the same formula becomes inevitable, it is still surprisingly smart and unique. Both the characters and the story of season two feel much different than those inThe story itself is extremely thought-provoking. There are many plot twists which keep you interested and enhance the plot. What makes this show stand out is that although both seasons follow the same format, meaning that using the same formula becomes inevitable, it is still surprisingly smart and unique. Both the characters and the story of season two feel much different than those in the previous season despite the similar setting. How the creators of the series have manged to achieve a diversity like that while still using the same format is beyond me.… Expand
  6. ROK1992
    Sep 21, 2018
    9
    it has cliches but it feels like they exist to prove why those cliches exist.

    kinda drags on a little bit but overall pretty entertaining and thought provoking
  7. BioTofu
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    Great season but not as trend setting as the first. it lacked some of the first seasons depth, charm and edginess... Still very funny and worth your time if you enjoyed the first season.
  8. AliceofX
    Jun 12, 2019
    5
    I didn't really want to watch the second season because I felt that they wouldn't be able to replicate the first one's success and unfortunately I was right. It just didn't feel realistic anymore.
  9. night4
    Sep 19, 2018
    7
    Not as good as the first season. Far too much of it doesn't even have the main guys from the first season, and the rest of the actors are terrible.

    It's still entertaining, though.
  10. radulle
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    What's not to love about this series, it is perfect for binge watching. Hoping it gets renewed.
  11. jpritcha
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    While the twists and many red herrings that fill the plot share a similar structure to those in season 1, the emotional impact of the plot goes in a distinctly new direction. Yes it's a story about high school students and poop pranks and the interviews can feel pretty absurd at points, ('why in the world would this person still agree to talk!?' ran through my rational brainWhile the twists and many red herrings that fill the plot share a similar structure to those in season 1, the emotional impact of the plot goes in a distinctly new direction. Yes it's a story about high school students and poop pranks and the interviews can feel pretty absurd at points, ('why in the world would this person still agree to talk!?' ran through my rational brain occasionally). However, the the character development is interesting enough that by half way through the season I was able to suspend disbelief and become fully invested in the well constructed mystery. It was extremely entertaining to see the show really lampoon a lot of the BS I remember from attending a Catholic high school (snobby rich kids, oblivious/complicit faculty, the athletes getting preferential treatment, etc). Without getting into spoilers, the ending is less open ended than season 1. However, it becomes surprisingly poignant and takes a turn I didn't see coming at all. It's a great payoff. If you loved/hated season 1, you will love/hate season 2.… Expand
  12. Tuneison
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    Still solid. American Vandal's 2nd season is going on strong and does not disappoint. In terms of film making (or in this case television making) it's just as strong as the original. Would recommend for fans.
  13. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    7
    A história desta segunda temporada não foi tão boa como a da primeira temporada, mas ainda assim foi muito divertido ver mais um caso de vandalismo (neste caso, foram quatro crimes). O elenco teve uma prestação medíocre, o que fez com que esta sequela perdesse qualidade.
  14. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 1, 2022
    7
    Season two is in no way disappointing it's mostly a irrelevant rehash of season 1 tremendous story . Taking similar plot twists and characters it fails to leave a mark past "haha this is not bad "
  15. pamev
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Where Season 1 caught lightning in a bottle, Season 2 fails to catch **** in a cup.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best TV Season of 2018
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#66 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Ian Croch
    Sep 14, 2018
    80
    The season is less absurdist than its predecessor, and the majority of its characters are less vividly drawn. ... Yet, as before, the mystery is diverting, filled with nifty twists and perfect for bingeing. And, once again, the show’s creators and performers manage to, almost without us noticing it, shift tones and move between moods. What starts out as an ornate scatalogical lark ends like an episode of “Black Mirror,” as produced by a high-school A.V. club.
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  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Sam Adams
    Sep 14, 2018
    70
    American Vandal’s second season has bigger ideas than its first, and the turn toward wistfulness in its final episode feels less forced this time around. But apart from Kevin and DeMarcus Tillman (Melvin Gregg), a black star athlete bused into wealthy St Bernadine’s from a poor neighborhood, Hoop Dreams–style, few of its characters are as well-drawn, and the use of more experienced actors--cast members have recurred on Boardwalk Empire, Sweet/Vicious, UnReal, and L.A. Law--robs it of some of the first season’s amateur authenticity.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Karen Han
    Sep 14, 2018
    90
    Maybe it seems like a stretch to call a show about dick jokes and poop one of the most well-crafted and self-aware works to come out of the last few years, but in season two, American Vandal has only continued to surpass expectations.
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