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Trailer here

Starts streaming September 15th

https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/1/16227372/american-vandal-review-netflix

Netflix's American Vandal is proof that dick jokes can be done in a smart, thoughtful and hilarious way.

The eight-part mockumentary miniseries, which makes its debut later this month, is a satirical take on the true crime genre. There are hints of Sarah Koenig's Serial and Netflix's Making a Murderer sewn into the core of American Vandal. The brilliance of American Vandal is its ability to walk the line between not taking itself seriously and treating its subject matter like an actual murder case.

There's never a moment where the show isn't winking about its satire, but the characters involved are dedicated to the investigation being conducted. It's both goofy and serious, juvenile and mature. American Vandal captivates you in a way that few shows manage to do. It will also have you theorizing about the shape of a dick drawing more than you ever thought possible.

American Vandal will be available to stream on Sept. 15. I recommend trying to pace yourself, spacing out the episodes. Even if you choose to binge it, though, don't sleep on this series. It very well may be Netflix's next best original show.

INDIEWIRE REVIEW MIGHT BE A BIT SPOILERY. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

http://www.indiewire.com/2017/09/netflix-american-vandal-review-true-crime-satire-1201871211/

”American Vandal" frolics through the Docuseries Uncanny Valley and comes out the other side with a loving appreciation of everything that makes these stories so captivating and culturally iconic. Sophomoric at times, but painstakingly constructed throughout, it's a thrilling mystery that feels true — from start to finish — to the real-life stories that inspired it.

Grade: A

Consider me hyped.

 

[Prompto]

Day 1

 

[kevin1025]

Good to see some positive reviews so far, loved the trailer and love the idea. More satire needed!

 

[LProtag]

Glad to hear it's good. The premise and trailer sounded great, but it seemed like it had the potential for the joke to run its course before the series did.

 

[Platy]

Impressive that I can hold up.... trailer made me think the it would stop being funny at the half of episode 1

 

[Robot Pants]

What in the Fuck?!
I thought this was just a spoof trailer some kid made.

Ridiculous

 

[KraftyKrankins]

Is this 8x42 minute episodes?? I'd be amazed if it really never gets old.

 

[Shaanyboi]

This is amazing

 

[jack_package_200]

This is amazing

Of all things to hit it out of the park, a crime mockumentary about dicks was not what I was expecting to pull it off.

 

[Rhaknar]

lol this might be good?

The premise looked fun but it looked like they wouldnt be able to stretch it out over multiple episodes.

 

[Mortemis]

Well this looks great. Huh

 

[enzo_gt]

I have a soft spot for mockumentaries, and this seems like a pretty neat twist on it.

"Another day,, another dick" lmao

 

[KraftyKrankins]

lol this might be good?

The premise looked fun but it looked like they wouldnt be able to stretch it out over multiple episodes.

 

[Bluth54]

Glad to hear they stuck the landing, the premise is certainly interesting.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

This looks like it'll be hard to watch.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

Do they really expect us to swallow this?

 

[30yearsofhurt]

I hope they don't balls this up.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

Let's hope this is seminal filmmaking.

 

[golem]

Whew, glad to see we arent stuck with Andy Samberg's weak one joke mockumentaries for the rest of time.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

I hope Netflix don't have a mess on their hands.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

As it's original they won't ever need to pull it off of Netflix.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

Let's hope they get some market penetration with this one.

 

[Boke1879]

bruh

 

[MindCollizion]

30yearsofhurt what are you doing man? Do you really want to testes mods' patience with you?

 

[Johndoey]

smh
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The show looks fun. All in for a good mockumentary.

 

[Quazar]

Lol wtf. That trailer yo

 

[Linkura]

This NSFW cap in the Polygon review is amazing (not hotlinking because it's NSFW): https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/9147447/1309386_126935_zoomed.jpg

That alone convinced me to at least give it a shot next time I have a Netflix sub (aka when Stranger Things Season 2 is out).

 

[jack_package_200]

Do they really expect us to swallow this?

I hope they don't balls this up.

I hope Netflix don't have a mess on their hands.

Oh cum on. Did you really need to make every pun its own separate post?

 

[WrenchNinja]

Look at all those dicks

 

[Rhaknar]

damn it krafty, it wasnt even intentional >_<

 

[Omadahl]

I'm happy to see the good reviews. A few co-workers are psyched to watch this which I find oddly hilarious in and of itself. Should make for a good water-cooler discussion.

 

[blame space]

30yearsofhurt out here straight goofing. &#129315; will watch.

 

[jack_package_200]

Hollywood Reporter :

The first season of American Vandal has a reasonably satisfying conclusion, but I fear that it might have exactly enough open questions for Netflix to order a second season. I'd urge Netflix to, instead, order up Yacenda and Perrault's next series. American Vandal works best because of all the pleasurable ways you don't see it coming. And now I've even spoiled that for you.

 

[Sir Doom]

Anyone watching this?

It's on now

 

[kevin1025]

Anyone watching this?

It's on now

Just finished the first episode, it's real good!

 

[Mathieran]

That trailer is awesome. Gonna bang it out this weekend in a marathon session I think.

I didn't expect this to turnout to be good, but it takes a lot of balls to make a show about this, so I guess you only do it if you are gonna conceive something good.

 

[shira]

I was like hmm this looks like a crime drama
But it's like a satire comedy

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/American_Vandal/s01
8/8 100% fresh

 

[Sir Doom]

Just finished the first episode, it's real good!

Just finished it.
Yup really good. The acting is convincing and able to build character on the jock

 

[caliph95]

Never heard of it

But definitely watching it now

 

[KingV]

I can't wait to watch this tonight.

 

[Bleepey]

I like how the narrator sounds like a young Ira Glass.

 

[Fuchsdh]

I like how the narrator sounds like a young Ira Glass.

Not enough vocal fry.

But I think my favorite part thus far is it's the first time I've had a piece of media talk about how bizarre and weird squishy toilet seats are.

 

[Hjod]

https://youtu.be/mIRbjmdwww4

 

[sixteen-bit]

Will give it a shot this weekend.

 

[santi_yo]

Great first episode. A great parody of things like Making a Murderer, The Jinx or Serial.

 

[ChubbyHuggs]

Oh, it's an actual show? I thought it was going to be a short comedy film.

 

[Vyrance]

Fuck yea

 

[Dusktildawn48]

This shit is fantastic so far

 

[El_Presidente]

Worked on this, can't wait to watch it!

 

[Messofanego]

First good thing with a Youtuber in it?