All American is an American sports drama series that premiered on October 10, 2018, on The CW network. The show has since garnered a large following and has become one of the network’s most popular TV shows. The television series is a based-on-true-events story that follows the life of Spencer James (played by Daniel Ezra) a rising high school football star who is given the opportunity of a lifetime to play football for Beverly Hills High. Here is a more in-depth look at the show.

Plot

The show takes place in Los Angeles and follows the story of Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), a gifted football player, who made a name for himself playing for South Crenshaw High School. Spencer lives with his mother, Grace James (Karimah Westbrook), and his little Brother, Dillon James (Jalyn Hall), in the Crenshaw area. One day, Spencer is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High School, which is located in a different part of the city.

As he moves to Beverly Hills, he is enveloped by the luxury of having access to the latest equipment, top-tier training resources and an incredibly competent football team. This new setting presents Spencer with unique challenges as he takes on a new school, faces a fierce rival, and navigates around his two worlds.

The show confronts issues related to class, race, family, love, and loyalty through the different arcs that each character of the show face.

All American Cast

The cast of All American is composed of a diverse group of actors who deliver compelling performances. Apart from the main actor, Daniel Ezra, who portrays Spencer James, there is Jordan Baker (played by Michael Evans Behling), Spencer’s teammate, and Beverly Hills’ leading receiver. Samantha Logan (Olivia Baker) plays Jordan’s half-sister, who has a complicated relationship with her siblings during the first season of the show. Bre-Z (Coop) plays Spencer’s best friend and confidante – her battle with her personal demons adds dramatic tension throughout the series.

Another interesting character in the series is Asher Adams (Cody Christian), who also plays for Beverly Hills, and has a complicated relationship with Spencer because of their differences in their backgrounds. The cast of the show features some famous guest actors that join the regular cast – NFL superstar Chad Johnson appeared in season two, as did musician and actor Quincy Brown.

Reception

All American has managed to garner a large social media following and has broken several records, becoming a hit amongst fans who are drawn to the show’s compelling plotlines and the diversity of the cast.

Critically, the show has also attracted praise for its handling of sensitive issues, from racism to sexuality, which is not typically seen in sports dramas. Audiences have grown to love the characters and the show – the dedication from the cast and the producers to produce a show that taps into the pulse of America, balancing the themes of drama and revelry has struck a chord with viewers.

Conclusion

All American is an exciting and compelling television series that explores different themes such as belonging, identity, class, and race. The show is driven by captivating acting, thrilling story arcs, and the intimate portrayal of genuine characters. The series is now in its 4th season and has grown to become one of The CW networks’ cornerstone shows. A must-see for fans of teen drama and anyone that ever wanted to belong to something bigger than themselves.

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