Content & Trigger Warnings for All American (2018)

Racially motivated hostility and profiling depicted in some storylines

Racial tensions and slurs depicted as characters navigate predominantly white spaces

Ongoing exploration of racism in sports and daily life

Racial tensions and systemic racism are central themes as the protagonist navigates between Crenshaw and Beverly Hills.

Obsessive and controlling behavior in romantic relationships borders on stalking in some storylines.

Parental death and absent parents are significant recurring storylines

Parental loss significantly impacts characters' emotional arcs and life decisions.

Characters deeply mourn friends and family lost to street violence

Devastating losses drive character arcs with intense mourning depicted

Suicidal thoughts discussed as characters deal with compounding trauma

Mental health struggles including suicidal thoughts are explored among characters.

Serious illness storylines affect key characters and their families

Car crashes depicted as dramatic turning points in character arcs

Manipulative relationships where characters are emotionally controlled

Emotional manipulation in both romantic and familial relationships

Romantic betrayal and cheating occur across multiple relationship storylines

Cheating and romantic betrayals continue as recurring relationship conflicts

Romantic betrayals and cheating occur across multiple relationship storylines.

Characters face abduction threats tied to gang conflicts

Sexual content among teen and young adult characters is shown, including implied sex scenes.

Instances of sexual pressure and coercive situations in relationships

Power imbalances and coercive dynamics in relationship storylines

Underage drinking at parties and characters struggling with alcohol

Continued depiction of alcohol as coping mechanism for trauma

Underage drinking and alcohol abuse among teen and adult characters are depicted throughout.

Drug dealing and use depicted as part of the neighborhood environment

Drug addiction storylines become more prominent with characters spiraling

Drug dealing and drug use in the community are recurring storylines affecting multiple characters.

Drug overdose depicted as a consequence of substance abuse storylines

Overdose events become more central to the narrative in later seasons

Abusive family dynamics and intimate partner conflict depicted in storylines

Abusive relationship dynamics continue in several character arcs

Abusive family dynamics and domestic conflict are explored in several character storylines.

Gang-related gun violence is a recurring threat in the Crenshaw neighborhood setting

Gun violence escalates with major characters shot and killed in later seasons

Encounters with police involving racial profiling and excessive force are depicted.

Sexual assault is addressed as a serious storyline topic affecting a main character.