8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
American Vandal (2017)
American Vandal (2017)
Overview
In the wake of their first documentary's success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
In the wake of their first documentary's success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series primarily critiques the flawed pursuit of truth, the impact of social media, and the dangers of superficial judgment within a high school setting, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology, thus landing on a neutral rating.
The series features a visibly diverse cast across its main and supporting characters, reflecting a contemporary high school environment. However, its narrative primarily focuses on satirical elements and a high school mystery, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
American Vandal is a mockumentary series centered on high school investigations. The show does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its narrative.
American Vandal is a mockumentary series investigating high school pranks. The show does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore issues related to trans identity. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
American Vandal is an original mockumentary series. All characters were created specifically for the show and do not have prior canonical, historical, or widely established genders from source material or previous installments. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
American Vandal is an original mockumentary series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created for the show, meaning none had a pre-established race from prior canon or history to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.8
7.6
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