When we left All American before the holidays Beverly Hills won the playoffs, Asher screwed his team over, Coach Baker switched out his son’s drug test, Spencer and Leila got together, and Shawn was murdered. Thankfully, episode 9 picks up a few days later. Asher’s off the team and brooding. Jordan’s pacing over his drug […]
The mid-season finale of All American gives us the anticipated homecoming game against Malibu, which also gets the Beverly Hills Eagles to the playoffs if they win. That’s the question, though. Can they win without Asher? Will Jordan be in the right headspace to play? Is football really that important to him? Will Spencer be […]
Just when we think the Beverly Hills Eagles are on the right track, another secret causes more tension on and off the field. Thankfully, Coach Baker knows just the trick to fix it. Meanwhile, Coop is forced to choose between Spencer and Shawn. Layla enlists Spencer’s help in reading her dad’s new girlfriend, and Olivia […]
Three episodes in and All American is already getting into some important topics. The third episode alone hits on police brutality, coming out to your parents, acceptance, the importance of teamwork, and friendships. That’s what I dig about this show. It’s just a normal teen drama that deals with real issues. It’s not over-dramatized or […]
I’m not a boy, so I can only imagine what it’s like growing up after your father walks out, leaving you, your mom and little brother. The pressure builds up. To be the man of the house. To be the protector. The best friend. The best son. The best football player. To chase after that […]
