American Vandal
Who drew the dicks?
Created by Dan Perrault, Tony Yacenda
On Netflix
A deadpan mockumentary spoof that treats high school vandalism with absurdist detective-show seriousness, finding warmth and humor in the earnest incompetence of its teenage protagonists.
In the wake of their first documentary's success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
- BuyAmazon Video
Questions people ask
Is American Vandal one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of series.
Is American Vandal sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is American Vandal easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is American Vandal violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Does American Vandal leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is American Vandal scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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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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
Everything like American Vandal, and what each one shares →
Like American Vandal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as American Vandal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like American Vandal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like American Vandal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like American Vandal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
