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      Season 1 – American Gothic

      2016 Mystery & Thriller Drama List
      58% 24 Reviews Tomatometer 77% 50+ Ratings Audience Score Fourteen years after a string of murders committed by an assailant dubbed the Silver Bells Killer terrorized the city of Boston, authorities reopen the case. As the investigation progresses, the Hawthorne family discover that one of their own could be linked to the grisly crimes. As disturbing secrets from the past and present find their way into the light, an atmosphere of mounting suspicion and paranoia that one of them is a killer threatens to tear the family apart. Read More Read Less

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      American Gothic may not be striving for much, yet it holds promise as a soapy, campy family murder-mystery that's ultimately just engaging enough.

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      Episode 1 Aired Jun 22, 2016 Arrangement in Grey and Black A prominent Boston family discovers that one of its own may be behind a series of infamous grisly killings as the case of "The Silver Bells Killer" is reopened. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 29, 2016 Jack-in-the-Pulpit Tragedy strikes the Hawthornes; Cam, Tessa and Alison look for an explanation for the silver bells they found; Garrett plans to expose a family secret; the police inquiry into the "Silver Bells Killer" sends Brady on a hunt for DNA. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 6, 2016 Nighthawks Police focus their investigation on the Hawthornes; Cam wants to erase his past while Garrett embraces his; the behavior of one of Alison's siblings complicates her campaign. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2016 Christina's World A death on the Hawthorne property turns into a solid lead for Detective Brady; Garrett gives into temptation and goes after Christina; Alison finds an unexpected ally. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 20, 2016 The Artist in His Museum Cam experiences hallucinations that make him question his inolvement in a gruesome crime; Madeline leaves town to confront the sender of a cryptic message. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 27, 2016 The Chess Players The Hawthornes turn on each other after they're publicly implicated in the SBK case and forced to stay at the house to avoid the media; Garrett takes Christina on a camping trip that takes a dangerous turn. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 3, 2016 The Gross Clinic New information about the Silver Bells murders creates havoc in the Hawthorne family; Christina can no longer trust Garrett; Alison's mayoral campaign falters; Jack displays disturbing new behavior. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 10, 2016 Kindred Spirits A new friend lures Jack into a dangerous adventure; Garrett and Alison try to silence a reporter who is questioning the Hawthornes; Brady makes a strange breakthrough in the Silver Bells murder case. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 17, 2016 The Oxbow Family secrets are revealed when Garrett is forced to reflect on the time he spent in the woods; Alison faces off with a local reporter. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 24, 2016 The Veteran in a New Field SBK's accomplice strikes again, throwing the city into a panic; Alison looks to Brady to help clear her name; Tessa believes Madeline knows more than she's letting on; Cam has to make a decision about Sophie's custody of Jack. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 31, 2016 Freedom From Fear The Hawthorne family members are forced to revisit a fateful night in 2002 after they catch each other lying about the past. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 7, 2016 Madame X The Hawthornes seek police assistance as a killer taunts them; a shocking discovery about Alison's family emerges as she prepares for the election. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 7, 2016 Whistler's Mother As the family members gather for election day, they try to identify the killer in their midst, but one of them may not survive. Details

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      Brian P. Kelly Wall Street Journal Looking past [its] shortcomings, it can be fun to play who's-the-killer with New England's upper crust. Jun 23, 2016 Full Review Tim Goodman Hollywood Reporter Everything in American Gothic is faux-weird and faux-creepy, which creates this looming sense that everyone is about to start laughing and admit that the show is a spoof. Spoiler alert: That doesn't happen. Jun 23, 2016 Full Review Brian Moylan Guardian The show is called American Gothic, but it has no mood or tone at all... Where is the darkness and dread? Where is the brooding and blood? It's apparently in an incarnation of this show that is decidedly better. Jun 23, 2016 Full Review Stephanie Cooke Rogues Portal I don't particularly enjoy the storytelling method where they just make you think it's everyone to distract you from the real killer. Subtly is an art that American Gothic did not master. Aug 21, 2018 Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media Soapy whodunit mixes murder, drugs, and family dysfunction. Rated: 3/5 Jul 12, 2016 Full Review Sarah Moran Screen Rant If a quasi-suspenseful thriller filled with campy, soap opera theatrics is your cup of tea, then American Gothic may be entertaining enough (if not thoroughly engaging). Jun 27, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member I loved this show! A great mystery and very interesting characters. Each episode had a great hook that kept me watching. I recommend to anyone who likes a mystery and drama, along with the deeply flawed characters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member With it's clunky plot and Wooden acting, the Question isn't whodunnit but whydunnit? Up there with bosch for most UNPROMISING us crime drama of Recent times. That said, if you liked bosch........ Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I’m binge watching on CBS interactive app. This is a great show with superior actors and great plot twists and turn. Too bad there is only one season but not sure how it would carry on to a second season. Well worth watching this one season of 13 episodes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty interesting show that keeps you guessing who did it and why. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Lots of fun to be had here in this super soapy serial killer whodunnit. I hope they air a season 2. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Not worth the film this tv drama is printed on. This story lacks imagination and originality. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

      Season Info

      Director
      Greg Beeman, Steph Green, Matt Shakman, Ed Ornelas, Douglas Aarniokoski, David Barrett, David Straiton, Jet Wilkinson
      Executive Producer
      Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, James Frey, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Todd Cohen
      Screenwriter
      Allen MacDonald, Lauren MacKenzie, Lawrence Broch, Aaron Fullerton, Meredith Averill, Corinne Brinkerhoff, Andrew Gettens
      Network
      CBS
      Rating
      TV-14
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Jun 22, 2016