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'American Crime' S1 E5 Review: Momentum is Gained

American Crime begins its fifth episode with Russ visiting the home where his son was murdered. It's an overwhelming, borderline debilitating experience for him. Mark accompanies Russ, telling him he can wait outside if he...

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'American Crime' S1 E4 Review: Slow Pace Continues

For any watcher of American Crime , myself included, it's time to accept the unsettling truth that the show's pace will probably never pick up. It's a slow, dull series from a storytelling perspective. What...

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'American Crime' S1 E3 Review: Key Questions, Dull Pace

American Crime further establishes its slow pace as critically important questions are raised in its third episode. The show continues to feature provocative, racially focused dialogue between the characters. Frustratingly, though, American Crime has still...

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'American Crime' S1 E2 Review: Slow Yet Powerful

American Crime displays a methodical pace in its second episode. Following last week's emotional installment, this showing continues to primarily focus on Russ and Barb grappling with their son's death. There's also increased screen time...

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'American Crime' S1 E1 Review: Profound, Uneven Debut

American Crime stars Timothy Hutton, Felicity Huffman, and others in an ABC crime drama examining a world full of grey areas. Hutton and Huffman play Russ Skokie and Barb Hanlon, divorced parents forced to cross...