All American

A rising high school football talent from South Central Los Angeles is recruited to play for a Beverly Hills school, and his move sets off a collision of lifestyles, expectations and loyalties. As he balances new teammates, demanding coaches and the pressures of a spotlight, his relationships with family and friends back home are strained. The series follows how athletic ambition and personal identity intersect with class and race, showing everyday choices that affect young people on and off the field without giving away key plot turns or endings.

The series premiered in 2018 on The CW, created by April Blair and inspired by the real-life experiences of Spencer Paysinger. The ensemble cast includes Michael Evans Behling as Jordan Baker, Greta Onieogou as Layla Keating, Bre-Z as Tamia "Coop" Cooper, Osy Ikhile as Cassius Jeremy, and Alexis Chikaeze as Amina.

Critics and audiences have responded well, reflected in user ratings around 8.15 out of 10 from hundreds of votes. Reviewers often highlight the show's focus on moral choices, the toll of athletic ambition, and the contrast between two socioeconomic worlds. Episodes mix locker-room drama with family scenes, keeping stakes personal rather than cinematic.

The show has helped steer mainstream attention toward stories about class, race and access in American high schools, and it has become a touchpoint for conversations about representation in sports dramas. Scenes of locker-room life, team meetings and home tensions have become familiar reference points for viewers who follow television that wrestles with social issues.

Across its run the series has earned attention from television and fan-focused award groups, picking up nominations and recognition in categories tied to ensemble work and youth appeal. While it has not been a sweep at major industry awards, it has built a steady audience and industry respect that have sustained multiple seasons.