American Crime — Season 2
The second season of American Crime plunges viewers into the heartland of America, exploring the fault lines within a community through the lens of two very different high schools – one public, one private. When shocking photos surface on social media after a school party, simmering tensions around sexual orientation and economic divides explode. The situation spirals further when Taylor Blaine accuses Kevin LaCroix and Eric Tanner, star players on the prestigious private school’s basketball team, of a devastating crime: drugging, assaulting him, and then sharing those images online.
The simmering tensions surrounding sexual orientation and economic inequality erupt when graphic photographs of a high school student named Taylor Blaine appear on social media after a school event. The situation rapidly deteriorates as Tay…
Following Anne’s call to 911 for assistance with Taylor, she finds herself met with resistance from the authorities, who seem reluctant to acknowledge the alleged crime. Simultaneously, Leslie prepares Leyland for the approaching investigat…
The online publication of a news article detailing the captain's party and identifying Kevin as involved in the alleged assault on Taylor thrust Anne into the spotlight. She found herself compelled to defend her position following the artic…
The discovery of evidence on Taylor's clothing has prompted the parents of the basketball players and the faculty of Leyland to prepare for extensive DNA testing of the entire team. This necessary procedure compels Eric to confront a diffic…
Following Eric's public disclosure, Taylor finds himself compelled to justify his actions from the night of the alleged assault to the police. Anne grapples with the revelation of her son’s sexuality, while a pivotal decision by the detecti…
Ignoring the counsel of the school lawyer, Leslie resolves to extend a gesture of understanding to Eric's return to Leyland, planning a display of solidarity for the entire student body. However, Eric soon finds that his welcome is not univ…
Consumed by pain and turmoil, Taylor’s emotional state continues to deteriorate following the anonymous release of Anne’s private medical records online, a cruel attempt at public humiliation. The incident draws Sebastian’s attention, promp…
A shadow has fallen over Leyland High with the loss of one of their own. Amidst the grief, Leslie finds herself working the phones, a vital link in the unfolding aftermath. Curt, convinced Lilah has fled with Peter, begins the difficult pro…
The community finds itself compelled to re-evaluate past decisions following the sexual incident between Eric and Taylor. Adding to the turmoil, leaked personal details implicate both Kevin and Becca in the shooting. Sebastian escalates the…
Sebastian finds himself the target of a bitter mirroring, and is deeply unsettled to discover that his own efforts are being undermined by a rival. This act sets in motion a cascade of consequences threatening to unravel everyone involved. …
