American Vandal

Editor Reviews

• Marlowe Kent

  Rating: 4

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  April 29, 2025

  American vandal is a unique mockumentary series that uses the format of true crime documentaries to investigate juvenile pranks and mysteries within a high school setting. The first season focuses on the investigation into who spray-painted phallic images on 27 cars in the school parking lot, leading to the expulsion of a known troublemaker. While it takes place in a high school and features teenage characters, its primary focus is on the investigative mystery and satirizing the true crime genre, rather than the relationship and identity themes central to sex education. However, it does offer interesting insights into high school social dynamics, reputations, and the impact of accusations. The humor comes from the serious approach taken to a seemingly trivial crime and the accurate replication of true crime documentary tropes. It's a clever and surprisingly engaging watch. If you enjoy school-based shows with a quirky premise and a focus on solving a mystery, american vandal offers something quite different from the typical teen drama.