8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
American Crime Story (2016)
American Crime Story (2016)
Overview
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Neutral
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
American Crime Story consistently critiques systemic injustices, social prejudices, and power imbalances within institutions, aligning its central thesis with progressive ideology. The series' focus on exposing societal flaws through high-profile events positions it as clearly left.
American Crime Story features diverse casting that reflects the real-life individuals portrayed in its true-crime narratives. The series consistently explores and critiques significant social issues such as race, homophobia, sexism, and power dynamics, making these themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
American Crime Story, particularly its 'Versace' season, offers a complex and empathetic portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. It depicts gay individuals with dignity and agency, such as Gianni Versace, while critically examining the pervasive societal homophobia of the 1990s. The series frames prejudice as an external force, illustrating its tragic impact on characters like Andrew Cunanan, ultimately affirming the worth of LGBTQ+ lives by exploring systemic issues.
American Crime Story includes a minor transsexual character, Angel, in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace' season. Her portrayal is respectful and incidental, acknowledging her identity without making it central to the plot or using it for strong positive or negative commentary.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
American Crime Story is an anthology series based on real historical events and figures. The show accurately portrays the documented genders of all major historical characters, with no instances of a character's established gender being changed for the on-screen adaptation.
American Crime Story is an anthology series depicting real historical events and figures. Across its seasons, the casting for all major historical characters accurately reflects the documented race of the individuals portrayed, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.4
7.6
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8.4
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