Mar 10, 2016 the most disturbing conclusion of american crime season 2 is how, too often, the attitudes of a community never really change, despite undergoing harrowing incident after incident. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Episode 1 recap 2 related the big news at leyland was an article that named kevin lacroix because he is 18, a legal adult as. After all, american crime is all about cause and effect. Jan 25, 2016 despite slow plot advancement, the second season of american crime continues to provoke interest with compelling character moments and broad thematic considerations. American crime stars felicity huffman as leslie graham, timothy hutton as dan sullivan, lili taylor as anne blaine, elvis nolasco as chris dixon, trevor jackson as kevin lacroix, connor jessup as taylor blaine, joey pollari as eric tanner, angelique rivera as evy dominguez and regina king as terri lacroix. American crime is created and executive produced by oscarwinner john ridley 12 years a slave. Michael lacroix andre benjamin believes he understands his son. Season 2 season 2 of american crime was first announced on may 7, 2015. Episode eight tv episode 2016 trevor jackson as kevin lacroix.
This episode can feel transitional at times, but its a great example of showrunner john ridleys tight, effective writing. The second season of american crime was a crucible of incendiary issues, stirred with rigorous thought and flawed characters treated with tender care. Here are the characters in season 2 of american crime which premiered on abc on january 6, 2015. Welcome to the american crime recap for season 2 episode two original airdate january, 2015. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes and more. American crime wraps season two with as little resolution. The first season centered on race, class, and gender politics as it followed the lives of the participants in a trial who are forever changed during the legal process. Download american crime s02 complete season 02 w eng.
His teammates are as close as brothers and his parents. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. American crime found new ways to talk about race, class and rape. Im sad to see it wasnt picked up for a 4th season, the show is so underrated and deserves to be seen by so many more people. Hours after anne blaine lili taylor places a 911 call seeking help for her son, taylor blaine connor jessup, she begins the byzantine process of getting authorities to pay attention to the alleged crime. There is a big difference in the world where children are educated. In the first season of american crime, elvis played carter nix, the man accused of killing matthew skokie. Kevin lacroix and eric tanner, of drugging, assaulting and then posting the pictures of him online. Trevor jackson plays private school basketball player kevin lacroix on american crime season 2. This isnt to say that season two of american crime wasnt a success because it definitely put out some of the best episodes of television this season. Abcs american crime to premiere season two in january. In the first promo, worse, anne blaine lili taylor reports the rape of her son taylor. Kevin lacroix is one of the main characters of season 2 of american crime. American crime tackles a wider array of issues in season 2.
He is best known for portraying aaron jackson on freeform original series grownish, kevin blake on syfy original series eureka, 1 2 kris mcduffy on disney channels television movie let it shine, 3 and kevin lacroix on american crime. Xbox one hololens pc mobile device xbox 360 description. American crime season two features issues of sexual identity and socioeconomic inequality. Abc has slotted the second season of its acclaimed anthology series american crime for wednesdays starting jan. In american crime season 2, a rape accusation raises troubling questions. The second season of american crime was guaranteed to end ambiguously.
Jan 06, 2016 in american crime season 2, a rape accusation raises troubling questions. Nov 09, 2015 late last week, we reported that abc had set the second season premiere of american crime for wednesday, january 6th. American crime is an american anthology crime drama television series that aired on abc. Circumstances become more complicated when taylor accuses two players on an elite private high schools championship basketball team, kevin lacroix and eric tanner, of drugging, assaulting and then posting the pictures of him online. To be fair to american crime, i suppose 10 episodes might not be long enough to tell such a complex and convoluted story that weaves in multiple characters, narratives, and dueling arguments. The second season of american crime is set in the u. Jan 06, 2016 the holiday season may be over, but that doesnt mean the tv gods are done gifting us with the return of some truly phenomenal shows, one of which includes abcs captivating drama american crime. Kevin lacroix kevin lacroix is one of the main characters of season 2 of american crime. And so, terri lacroixs regina king emails about the blaines being white trash get out. At first, things look pretty bad once kevin is arrested and terri learns michael told. His parents terri and michael are fiercely supportive of him.
As a news article detailing the events of the captains party goes online, the lacroix family has to deal with their son, kevin, being publicly named as a participant. Connor jessup in american crime 2015 add image see all 5 photos. Things are catching up to us, terri later told kevin, who said. With felicity huffman, timothy hutton, lili taylor, elvis nolasco. Kevin lacroix is living the american high school dream. As mentioned above, this season s headmaster and coach at the prep school were the deceaseds parents. The lacroix family also finished season 2 with a pyrrhic victory. Nov 06, 2015 abcs american crime set for january return. In season 2, its the alleged sexual assault of high school student taylor blaine connor jessup at a party hosted by an affluent african american teen, kevin lacroix trevor jackson that sparks the drama. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of american crime with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Trevor howard lawrence jackson born august 30, 1996 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. American crime tv series 20152017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Kevin raped taylor michaels fear about who kevin might be turning kevin into. In american crime season 2, a rape accusation raises. American crime stars felicity huffman as leslie graham, timothy hutton as dan sullivan, lili taylor as anne blaine, elvis nolasco as chris dixon, trevor jackson as kevin lacroix, connor. This episode can feel transitional at times, but its a great example of showrunner john ridleys tight. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen. Kevin lacroix is one of the main characters of season 2 of american crime biography. Sports coach, dan sullivan is played by timothy hutton. American crime season 2 is the most fearless and emotionally potent show i have seen in some time, with outstanding performances all around that. At first, things look pretty bad once kevin is arrested and terri learns michael told det. Jan, 2016 american crime 2x03 as a news article detailing the events of the captains party goes online, the lacroix family has to deal with their son, kevin, being publicly named as a participant. Gardner played officer rosenthal, who knows terri lacroix and apparently looks out for her.
Jan 29, 2016 as the second season s story finally gets moving, the complicated makeup of american crime s architecture reveals its good and bad spots. American crime season 2 premiere synopsis released. Still have questions about the season finale of american crime. Regina king and andre benjamin play kevin lacroix s parents, terri and michael, on american crime. After a students parent alleges her son had been sexually assaulted at a. The teams head coach, dan sullivan, tries to unite the players, while overlooking the dysfunction of his own. Download american crime s02 complete season 02 w eng subs 720p hdtv x264 mkv,ac3,5. Abc has released two new second season promos for its american crime tv series. In grappling with so many aspects of contemporary society, with a complete and shattering statement, american crime became one of tvs most essential shows. If you saw the first season, or if you paid attention to this season s deeper. The teams head coach, dan sullivan, tries to unite the players, while overlooking the dysfunction.
American crime is an american anthology crime drama television series that aired on abc from march 5, 2015, to april 30, 2017. He explains that it was for a gift for his girlfriend val a. The lacroix family begins to grasp the consequences of what happened at a boozefilled teen party especially son kevin. It will begin on january 6, 2016 and is expected to conclude on march 9, 2016 with most of the cast from season 1 to return. Kevin lacroix trevor jackson, the talented son of wealthy african american parents, and eric tanner joey. Kevin lacroix american crime wiki fandom powered by wikia. The second season is set in the midwest, representative of the canvas that is america, at two high schools, one public and one private.
Episode one on directv shocking photos of a student from an elite private high school are posted on social media. Get to know trevor jackson as kevin lacroix from american crime. The american crime season 2 cast includes many returning. American crime season 2 closes with so many cliffhangersfind out how it ends. The second season of american crime was a horror story even before. In its second season, american crime tells a haunting story that focuses on a. American crimes second season ends the way it began. Read the official abc bio, show quotes and learn about the role at abc tv. Cast of american crime, season 2 page 2 fikkle fame. Tv guide american crime season 2 addresses race, gender. The third season received even higher acclaim than its first two seasons. Taylor blaine connor jessup, accuses two private school jocks, kevin lacroix trevor jackson and eric tanner joey pollari, of drugging and raping him at a party. Heres the official press release which offers some additional details.
The big news at leyland was an article that named kevin lacroix because he is 18, a legal adult as the host of the party where the alleged. Download or stream from your apple tv, roku, smart tv, computer or portable device. Headmaster or mistress, if you prefer leslie graham is played by felicity huffman. In season 2, its the alleged sexual assault of high school student taylor blaine connor jessup at a party hosted by an affluent african american teen, kevin lacroix trevor jackson that sparks. Trevor jackson as kevin lacroix, a private school student and captain of the basketball team. During this exclusive phone interview with collider, executive producer john ridley the academy awardwinning screenwriter for 12 years a slave talked about how season 2 of american crime took. Episode one, after the shocking photos of taylor are posted, circumstances become more complicated when he accuses two players on an elite private high schools championship basketball team kevin lacroix and eric tanner of drugging, assaulting and then posting the pictures of him online. American crime 2x03 as a news article detailing the events of the captains party goes online, the lacroix family has to deal with their son, kevin, being publicly named as a participant. American crime is one of the best shows on network tv. Terri lacroix regina king enables her son kevin trevor jackson to.
Sexual identity and school disparity get the focus when abcs american crime returns for its second season jan. After a students parent alleges her son had been sexually assaulted at a basketball party, coach sullivan not pictured asks. Midwest representative of the canvas that is america at two high schools, one public and one private. The holiday season may be over, but that doesnt mean the tv gods are done gifting us with the return of some truly phenomenal shows, one of which includes abcs captivating drama american crime. Terri and michael lacroix are the two characters i most want to slap in. Shocking photos of a student from an elite private high school are posted on social media. Kevin lacroix trevor jackson, the talented son of wealthy africanamerican parents, and eric tanner joey.
Timothy hutton russ skokie, dan sullivan, nicholas coates in the show was particularly amazing imo. As mentioned above, this seasons headmaster and coach at the prep school were the deceaseds parents. Gardner played officer rosenthal, who knows terri lacroix. Slated to appear are season 1 regulars like timothy hutton, felicity huffman, lili taylor, elvis nolasco, regina king, and richard cabral. Elvis nolasco as chris dixon, a public schools principal. The series was created by john ridley, and starred felicity huffman, timothy hutton and regina king. Jan 07, 2016 circumstances become more complicated when taylor accuses two players on an elite private high schools championship basketball team, kevin lacroix and eric tanner, of drugging, assaulting and. In season 2, its the alleged sexual assault of high school student taylor blaine connor jessup at a party hosted by an affluent african american teen, kevin lacroix. If you saw the first season, or if you paid attention to this seasons deeper. The second season of american crime was guaranteed to end. American crime s second season ends the way it began. As a news article detailing the events of the captains party goes online, the lacroix family has to deal with their son being publicly named as a participant, while anne finds herself on the defensive. Abcs hit anthology crime drama tv series american crime is now getting prepped up for its return with a brand new second season this jan. Read the official abc bio, show quotes and learn about the role at.