American Crime (TV series)

This article is about the ABC TV series. Not to be confused with American Crime Story.

American Crime
GenreCrime drama
Created byJohn Ridley
Starring
ComposerMark Isham
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes29 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production locations
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
  • #LiveLikeLisa (pilot only)
  • The International Famous Players Radio Pictures Corporation Entertainment Company
  • Stearns Castle Entertainment
  • ABC Studios
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 5, 2015 (2015-03-05) –
April 30, 2017 (2017-04-30)
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American Crime is an American anthology crime drama television series created by John Ridley that aired on ABC from March 5, 2015, to April 30, 2017.[1][2] The first season centers on race, class, and gender politics as it follows the lives of the participants in a trial who are forever changed during the legal process.[3][4]

The series follows an anthology format with each season featuring a self-contained story with new characters, often played by the same group of actors.[5] Actors featured prominently in all three seasons include Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton, Richard Cabral, Benito Martinez, Lili Taylor, and Regina King; while Elvis Nolasco and Connor Jessup have starring roles in two seasons.

The series was renewed for a second season in May 2015.[6] The second season, which premiered on-demand on December 17, 2015,[7][8] and premiered on ABC on January 6, 2016,[9] In May 2016, ABC renewed the series for a third season,[10] which premiered on March 12, 2017.[11] On May 11, 2017, ABC cancelled the series after three seasons.[12]

All three seasons of American Crime received critical acclaim. In 2015, the series received ten Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including for Outstanding Limited Series, Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special (Ridley), Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (Huffman), Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (Hutton), Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (Cabral), and a win for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie (King). In 2016, it received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including another for Outstanding Limited Series, with Huffman and Taylor being both nominated for Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie and King receiving a second win for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie.

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  2. ^ Stanley, Alessandra (March 4, 2015). "Review: 'American Crime,' a Series Where Justice Is Far From Black or White". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 5, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2014). "ABC New Series Pickups: 'Selfie', 'Forever', Galavant', 'Whispers', 'How To Get Away With Murder', 'American Crime', 'Black-ish', Jeff Lowell Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 9, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
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  5. ^ Ge, Linda (May 12, 2015). "'American Crime' Will Feature Same Actors in Different Roles in Season 2". The Wrap. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2015). "'American Crime', 'Castle' 'S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'Agent Carter', 'Galavant', 'Secrets & Lies', 'Nashville' Among ABC Renewals". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 4, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  7. ^ Krolak, Mike (December 17, 2015). "Watch American Crime Season 2 Premiere Online Free: Early Release". ABC. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  8. ^ Friedlander, Whitney (December 21, 2015). "USA's 'Colony,' Fox's 'Second Chance' Receive Early Premieres Online". Variety. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 6, 2015). "'American Crime' Gets January Return Date, New Time Slot on ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  10. ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 12, 2016). "American Crime Renewed at ABC". TVLine. Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 10, 2017). "ABC Midseason Schedule: 'Time After Time', 'American Crime', 'The Catch', 'Dirty Dancing', Others Get Premiere Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 11, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2017). "'American Crime' Canceled By ABC After 3 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 12, 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2017.