All American has successfully completed a Hail Mary, and is back for a Season 2!
All American comes from CW favorite Greg Berlanti and his husband, former American soccer player Robbie Rogers. The show follows the real life story of former NFL football player Spencer Paysinger’s high school years. Daniel Ezra stars as Spencer James (Based on Paysinger) a star wide receiver from Crenshaw High School who transfers to the much whiter and more affluent high school, Beverly Hills High. While at Beverly Hills, Spencer must confront the racism of his new surroundings and his own guilt at having left his old neighborhood.
The series was created and run by April Blair. Taye Diggs also stars as Spencer’s coach, Billy Baker. Like many of the recent show’s The CW renewed, All American was on the bubble. The star power of Diggs and the show’s availability on Netflix may have made all the difference.
You can read our review of the most recent episode here.
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What’s up next? “They Reminisce Over You,” the fourth episode of the season. Check out the promo…
Here’s the official synopsis…
When Spencer tries to talk to Layla about what is going on, things don’t work out as he hoped; a high school reunion brings up a lot of memories and unfinished business; Asher turns to Olivia for support when someone from his past wants to see him.
All American Season 2 Episode Guide
Click on the blue links below to read full reviews of already-aired episodes.
All American Season 2 Episode 1: Hussle & Motivate
After winning the state championship, Spencer James faces a difficult decision that could transform his reputation; Billy realizes he needs to make some major changes to get his life back on track; Grace and Corey have a tough conversation.
Original airdate: 10/7/19
All American Season 2 Episode 2: Speak Ya Clout
Spencer is taken aback to learn who his dad has added to the team; Jordan faces repercussions for not taking his upcoming football game seriously; Layla gets mad at Spencer after Olivia let it slip about his football plans.
Original airdate: 10/14/19
All American Season 2 Episode 3: Never No More
Spencer gives his father an ultimatum about his new player; Coop decides to enter a freestyle rapping battle; Olivia reluctantly joins the So Cal Muse group; Spencer grows concerned when Layla is still not acting like herself.
Original airdate: 10/21/19
All American Season 2 Episode 4: They Reminisce Over You
When Spencer tries to talk to Layla about what is going on, things don’t work out as he hoped; a high school reunion brings up a lot of memories and unfinished business; Asher turns to Olivia for support when someone from his past wants to see him.
Original airdate: 10/28/19
All American Season 2 Plot
CW released the official synopsis for All American Season 2. Bare with us, it’s a long one:
The return of ALL AMERICAN finds Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), now a football State Champion, with a tough decision to make. Does he stay in Beverly Hills and play for Coach Billy Baker (Taye Diggs)? Or does he move back home to South LA, reunite with his mother, Grace (Karimah Westbrook), brother, Dillon (Jalyn Hall), and play for his father, Corey (Chad Coleman) – the new head coach for the South Crenshaw Chargers? This isn’t an easy decision for him to make because it’s not just about football. It’s about choosing between the people he loves. No longer is Beverly Hills just some affluent place that represents his shot out of the hood. Now, he has friends there, including his antagonist turned ally, Asher (Cody Christian), who’s fighting to hold on to his football dreams. He has his girlfriend there, Layla (Greta Onieogou), who’s secretly battling her own demons. And most importantly, he has a second family there in the likes of the Bakers – Billy, Laura (Monét Mazur), Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Olivia (Samantha Logan) – who are struggling to adapt to the new normal of their broken home. However, when Spencer’s thrown an unexpected curve ball, the fallout to his life will end up affecting everyone he holds dear, including his best friend, Coop (Bre-Z), who’s trying to take control of her life by stepping back from gangs and pursuing her musical dreams.
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