Season two of American Crime just wrapped up last week. Recently, series creator John Ridley spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the future of the ABC anthology drama.
Each season of American Crime explores the effects of the legal process within the context of race, gender, and class. Season two focused on the alleged rape of a male high school student (Connor Jessup).
In the interview, Ridley said he doesn’t know if the drama will be picked up for another season:
I don’t know. I was made aware by ABC that they would do some early pickups and I’m not surprised by the shows that got picked up. They’re doing phenomenal. Channing [Dungey], since she’s been at ABC, has been an instrumental part of American Crime from the beginning. Nobody is a bigger fan or supporter. So I’m confident that everything is going to work out the way that it should in the end. I don’t think people can lament the passing of American Crime should it come to pass. I’ve been shooting a pilot for ABC and for another project I’ve been getting ready to go to London for ABC Studios. I haven’t really had a great deal of time to sit and ponder it. I really and sincerely believe that things will happen as they should.”
Based on ratings, it’s unclear what the renewal chances are for American Crime. Season two averaged about 3.7 million viewers per episode, which is more than a full million less than season one.
What do you think? Did you watch season two of American Crime? Would you like another season?
Please bring it back!!! One of my favorite shows. Love the cast and the stories.
Amazing show I watched both seasons and I’m truly hoping there will be a third and more beyond that. This is ground breaking thought provoking television…we need MORE of that not less!
Season 2 was dynamic! I was more compelled to watch than season 1. every parent (educator, human being) with a child/student in high school should watch to understand the underbelly of society.
I would love to see a third season of American crime!! I absolutely love the series!! It’s a series that each parent of a teenager and the teenager themselves need to watch. Bullying needs to stop!!
The alleged rape victim was a high school student.
thanks
Yes! We need to see more from this strong cast. The storyline and fantastic acting create tension and interest in each character making you want to see more
This was a phenomenal program. I watch most episodes twice.
I really loved this show. It shows different issues we face in the world. It gives us the reality of life and life’s issues! There is very few positive shows and this is one of them. I really think we as people need more shows like this PLEASE BRING BACK!
Love the show! Absolutely unique and thought provoking! Please don’t cancel!
Awesome show..Please make more
This show was fabulous. The topics are real and upsetting, but I’d rather watch something of substance than the usual “reality” garbage that is on television today. Please bring this show back. Ridley is a genius and the actors are exceptional.
awesome Drama..please pick it up again! We need these types of shows to bring these issues out. Love the actors..makes you think..makes you uncomfortable..prepares you a little for life.
This show is absolutely well played. I love the concept of actors with new roles in different seasons. Its the first time i see that. This show is amazing and smart. We really need a 3rd season. Id be the first for sure to watch it and wait each week for the next episode.
I couldnt stand last year, and stopped watching after the first couple episodes. My Mom talked me in to trying it again this year, saying it had improved, & I am glad that I did. As someone else just said, it was uncomfortable at times. It was believable, though, and probably close to reality. I would try another season.
Yes. It was uncomfortable but up informative. Every parent of teenagers should see this! Done well.
Omg this is one of the most fantastic shows I’ve seen in a while ,the suspense was soooo good ,you could actually feel the show it brought you right in.And yes these very things happen ,the rape ,the difference in how things were handled between each school ,the faculty in each school,the cover-up it is just a great show.This show had me watching twice onc on the night it aired and once on streaming.Caint wait till next season.
This drama was great ,loved how Taylor’s mom realizes that her son was not the only one to blame,I believe he actually suffered a breakdown and took drugs to escape how he was feeling.