TV series

American Gothic

1995–1996 · 1 season

A slow, humid creep through a small town where charm hides malice, keeping you uneasy and watchful.

Tagline: Beyond the edge of evil lies the point of no return.
Overview: Everything is not what it seems in Trinity, South Carolina. Sheriff Lucas Buck develops a sinister interest in Caleb. Caleb's cousin Gail tries to protect him, but that's complicated since she has feelings for Sheriff Buck. And Caleb's dead sister, Merlyn, returns as an angel, warning him that Buck is an incarnation of evil - and may not be human.
How it feels: Dark, eerie, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Power, corruption, family, morality
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
corruption
family
morality
isolation
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong