American Gothic
Beyond the edge of evil lies the point of no return.
Created by Shaun Cassidy
On CBS
A gothic supernatural thriller set in a small town where a demonic sheriff preys on a vulnerable boy while his dead sister warns from beyond, blending family trauma with cosmic evil.
Everything is not what it seems in Trinity, South Carolina. Sheriff Lucas Buck develops a sinister interest in Caleb. Caleb's cousin Gail tries to protect him, but that's complicated since she has feelings for Sheriff Buck. And Caleb's dead sister, Merlyn, returns as an angel, warning him that Buck is an incarnation of evil - and may not be human.
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Questions people ask
Is American Gothic scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 98% of series.
Is American Gothic easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is American Gothic sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does American Gothic leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is American Gothic violent? Yes. More violent than 85% 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.
Cinnamon Score
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
Like American Gothic
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as American Gothic
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like American Gothic, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like American Gothic, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like American Gothic, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
