American Crime
Created by John Ridley
On ABC
A bleak, ideas-driven anthology that dissects the American criminal justice system through the lens of systemic racism and moral complexity, offering no easy resolutions.
An anthology drama focusing on all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system dealing with crimes committed in America.
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Questions people ask
Is American Crime sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is American Crime easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does American Crime leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is American Crime scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is American Crime violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like American Crime, and what each one shares →
Like American Crime
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as American Crime
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like American Crime, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like American Crime, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like American Crime, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
