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American Crime is on ABC
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I thought season 1 was just okay, but everything this season has been gripping me from the premiere.
If this were on FX, everyone would be all over it. It's so good :-(
Haven't seen last night's episode but I've caught up on all of the rest of the season so far. Unfortunately, my thoughts are just as unfavorable as they were for the first season. The writers continuously throw a bunch of hot topic issues together regardless whether they contribute to the main plot or not. The racial conflicts (the school breakfast, the Mexican/Black students at Marshall, the Lacroix - especially Regina King's character) have added nothing of substance to the central story. Even the whole class debate about privileged and underprivileged have been a distraction. Furthermore, they still haven't explained how Eric and Taylor hooked up in the first place. If Taylor is so unpopular and Eric so deep in the closet, how did Taylor even find out Eric is gay, let alone getting hold of his info to plan a meeting (not to mention how Taylor managed to convince Eric to do anything as public as his own team's party, which is ridiculous for someone so afraid of being found out).
Honestly, I have always thought American Crime was a reflection of the media, it's all about the sensationalism of these stories. Too much fluff and not enough actual substance, and I for one am not surprised it has terrible ratings.
Honestly, I have always thought American Crime was a reflection of the media, it's all about the sensationalism of these stories. Too much fluff and not enough actual substance, and I for one am not surprised it has terrible ratings.
It was truly fantastic, though I did have a few motivation issues this week (I think that the teammates needed another scene between them and Eric to get where you get to at the end of the episode), but I can't think of another show that is so captivating week after week.
"Your son is a whore" made me legitimately scream out loud.
I don't think your criticisms are unfair, but this show getting low ratings has everything to do with it not being the typical garbage people like watching. It's definitely for a certain audience...the same audience that supported shows like Mad Men all those years (not saying it's mad Men tier).
Haven't seen the latest episode, but it's been fantastic so far. Love the long shots that make up the majority of the scenes. Really allow those performances to stand out. Regina King is exceptionally good.
But I'm curious; has Season 1 ever been released on DVD? Never got a chance to watch it (thankfully it's not a serialized show) but I wanted to go back and check it out.
But I'm curious; has Season 1 ever been released on DVD? Never got a chance to watch it (thankfully it's not a serialized show) but I wanted to go back and check it out.
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Wow...just wow.
every episode this season stresses me the fuck out.
i can tell they learned a lot from last season on how to tighten up the story.
she's a stand in for the audience. but the way this show goes im sure shit is about to hit the fan for her at some point.
i can tell they learned a lot from last season on how to tighten up the story.
she's a stand in for the audience. but the way this show goes im sure shit is about to hit the fan for her at some point.
I didn't see the first season of the show, decided to watch this second season. Wow. I love it, it is good to have something to watch on Wednesday from 7-10. American Crime is wonderful, wish I could see more Andre 3000 though. Just because it's Andre.
Last night's episode was really good, better than what I expected
Last night's episode was really good, better than what I expected
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I was left a bit wanting by the finale. A lot of it didn't feel like a finale (the season kind of piqued early, but was still really solid throughout), and I didn't like the open ended ending.
I can't say I loved the finale, but it was solid. I was kind of expecting it to be left open like it was, so it didn't bother me much (though I could see why it would bother others). I was glad the headmaster was forced to step down. Overall, I thought this was a great season of TV and a big improvement on the rather middling first season. I'd love to see where they might go with a third season.
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This show is so good. Easily the best thing on broadcast tv right now.
Can't wait to watch the premiere. Glad to hear the praise, it sucks the show is so unknown.
Anyone watch this season? We just finished the 8 eps today. Interesting how one particular plotline introduced a few episodes in kinda took over the whole show. But it was a compelling plotline so we didn't mind. We were surprised and a bit disappointed to not
Overall, very good season, not quite at S1/2 highs for me though.
see the Benito Martinez or young farm worker drug addict character again in the back half or especially finale of the season, though.
I thought it was a pretty good season, but to me not nearly as good as Season 2. I'm not sure I can explain why, but I never really cared for the nanny plotline. I mean it can't just be because I found the parents so loathsome because the other stories aren't exactly lacking in despicable people. I guess just watching them bicker drove me insane. Or maybe because they were such a large part of said storyline compared to some of the others. I don't know. Still a good season, but not great in my eyes.
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