Four episodes were provided prior to broadcast.
T/W: series discusses rape at length, fourth episode depicts a suicide attempt.
The excellent first season of ABC’s American Crime explored the murder of a war veteran and, in the process, conducted a deeply thoughtful and fruitful probe into questions of class, race, guilt and national identity. With its astute writing and cinematic direction, not to mention a cadre of Emmy-caliber performances, the series – from 12 Years a Slave writer John Ridley – unfolded as a saga in miniature, deftly weaving weighty issues into a compelling crime narrative. Simply put, it was breathtaking.
For his second act, Ridley hasn’t altered American Crime‘s thematic course so much as expanded it. Racial tensions still simmer beneath the streets of his new Indianapolis setting. And class disparity drives the plot, especially when it focuses on the uneasy relations between officials at a prestigious private school and external community members,...
T/W: series discusses rape at length, fourth episode depicts a suicide attempt.
The excellent first season of ABC’s American Crime explored the murder of a war veteran and, in the process, conducted a deeply thoughtful and fruitful probe into questions of class, race, guilt and national identity. With its astute writing and cinematic direction, not to mention a cadre of Emmy-caliber performances, the series – from 12 Years a Slave writer John Ridley – unfolded as a saga in miniature, deftly weaving weighty issues into a compelling crime narrative. Simply put, it was breathtaking.
For his second act, Ridley hasn’t altered American Crime‘s thematic course so much as expanded it. Racial tensions still simmer beneath the streets of his new Indianapolis setting. And class disparity drives the plot, especially when it focuses on the uneasy relations between officials at a prestigious private school and external community members,...
- 1/5/2016
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Official photos from the season 2 premiere of American Crime, airing Wednesday, January 6 at 10pm on ABC.
"Season Two: Episode One" -- Issues of sexual orientation and socioeconomic disparity come to a roil when lurid photos of a high school boy, Taylor Blaine, are posted on social media following a school party: After the shocking photos of Taylor are posted, circumstances become more complicated when he accuses two players on an elite private high school's championship basketball team -- Kevin Lacroix and Eric Tanner -- of drugging, assaulting and then posting the pictures of him online. The team's head coach, Dan Sullivan, tries to unite the players while overlooking the dysfunction of his own family. Headmistress Leslie Graham struggles to maintain the school's reputation in the face of these accusations of privilege and cover up. Taylor's mother, Anne, remains a steadfast supporter of her son despite being publicly assailed by the school's wealthy families.
"Season Two: Episode One" -- Issues of sexual orientation and socioeconomic disparity come to a roil when lurid photos of a high school boy, Taylor Blaine, are posted on social media following a school party: After the shocking photos of Taylor are posted, circumstances become more complicated when he accuses two players on an elite private high school's championship basketball team -- Kevin Lacroix and Eric Tanner -- of drugging, assaulting and then posting the pictures of him online. The team's head coach, Dan Sullivan, tries to unite the players while overlooking the dysfunction of his own family. Headmistress Leslie Graham struggles to maintain the school's reputation in the face of these accusations of privilege and cover up. Taylor's mother, Anne, remains a steadfast supporter of her son despite being publicly assailed by the school's wealthy families.
- 12/31/2015
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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ABC has released the second season premiere of its American Crime TV series on iTunes. The season two premiere of American Crime will be broadcast on January 6, 2016, but fans can get it from iTunes now, for free.
American Crime season two features issues of sexual identity and socioeconomic inequality. Taylor Blaine (Connor Jessup), accuses two private school jocks, Kevin Lacroix (Trevor Jackson) and Eric Tanner (Joey Pollari), of drugging and raping him at a party. Meanwhile, Taylor’s girlfriend, Evy Dominguez (Angelique Rivera), is a student at a public school that is embroiled in racial problems.Read More…...
ABC has released the second season premiere of its American Crime TV series on iTunes. The season two premiere of American Crime will be broadcast on January 6, 2016, but fans can get it from iTunes now, for free.
American Crime season two features issues of sexual identity and socioeconomic inequality. Taylor Blaine (Connor Jessup), accuses two private school jocks, Kevin Lacroix (Trevor Jackson) and Eric Tanner (Joey Pollari), of drugging and raping him at a party. Meanwhile, Taylor’s girlfriend, Evy Dominguez (Angelique Rivera), is a student at a public school that is embroiled in racial problems.Read More…...
- 12/17/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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An extended trailer has surfaced for ABC's second season of John Ridley's limited series, American Crime (not to be confused with the impending FX true crime drama, American Crime Story).
Season two of American Crime premieres on ABC, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt, in Nashville's slot. American Crime stars Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham; Timothy Hutton as Dan Sullivan; Lili Taylor as Anne Blaine; Elvis Nolasco as Chris Dixon; and Regina King as Terri Lacroix.
Set in two heartland high schools, American Crime season two focuses on sexual identity and socioeconomic inequality. After a party, Taylor Blaine (Connor Jessup), accuses two private school basketball stars, Kevin Lacroix (Trevor Jackson) and Eric Tanner (Joey Pollari), of drugging, and raping him, then posting the pictures to social media. Meanwhile, Taylor's girlfriend, Evy Dominguez (Angelique Rivera),...
An extended trailer has surfaced for ABC's second season of John Ridley's limited series, American Crime (not to be confused with the impending FX true crime drama, American Crime Story).
Season two of American Crime premieres on ABC, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt, in Nashville's slot. American Crime stars Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham; Timothy Hutton as Dan Sullivan; Lili Taylor as Anne Blaine; Elvis Nolasco as Chris Dixon; and Regina King as Terri Lacroix.
Set in two heartland high schools, American Crime season two focuses on sexual identity and socioeconomic inequality. After a party, Taylor Blaine (Connor Jessup), accuses two private school basketball stars, Kevin Lacroix (Trevor Jackson) and Eric Tanner (Joey Pollari), of drugging, and raping him, then posting the pictures to social media. Meanwhile, Taylor's girlfriend, Evy Dominguez (Angelique Rivera),...
- 11/24/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
John Ridley's “American Crime,” ABC’s Emmy-nominated series, will make its second-season premiere on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 10-11pm Et, the network has announced. Regina King (above) won an Emmy this year for her role on the show. The second season is set in the U.S. Midwest, at two high schools, one public and one private. Issues of sexual orientation and socioeconomic disparity come to a boil when lurid photos of a high school boy, Taylor Blaine, are posted on social media following a school party. Circumstances become more complicated when Taylor accuses two players on an elite private high school’s championship basketball team, Kevin Lacroix and Eric Tanner, of drugging,...
- 11/9/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
ABC began rolling out its midseason game plan late Friday, announcing that American Crime‘s second season will premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 10/9c. It replaces Nashville, which will resume its current fourth season in the spring.
Season 2 of American Crime — which finds Season 1 regulars Timothy Hutton, Felicity Huffman, Lili Taylor, Elvis Nolasco, Regina King and Richard Cabral returning in new roles — will be set in the Midwest, at two high schools (one public and one private).
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Here’s the official (and highly detailed) synopsis:
“Issues of sexual orientation...
Season 2 of American Crime — which finds Season 1 regulars Timothy Hutton, Felicity Huffman, Lili Taylor, Elvis Nolasco, Regina King and Richard Cabral returning in new roles — will be set in the Midwest, at two high schools (one public and one private).
RelatedCastle, Nashville Latest ABC Series to Adopt Extended Winter Break Plan
Here’s the official (and highly detailed) synopsis:
“Issues of sexual orientation...
- 11/7/2015
- TVLine.com
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