American Vandal

Season 1 follows Peter Maldonado, a high school student documenting the case of the 'Majestic Asshole' who vandalized 27 faculty cars with spray-painted penises. Season 2 shifts focus to a new mystery involving a feces-based prankster at a Catholic high school. Both seasons cleverly blend teenage drama with a mockumentary investigation style, satirizing true-crime documentaries.

American Vandal was widely praised for its clever premise, sharp writing, and surprisingly heartfelt exploration of teenage issues, all while maintaining a consistently hilarious tone. Critics and audiences alike found it to be a smart satire of the true-crime genre, delivering laughs and genuine character development.

• A brilliant satirical take on true-crime documentaries.
• Surprisingly effective blend of comedy, mystery, and teenage angst.
• Clever writing and strong performances elevate the premise.

Google audience: Audiences loved the show's unique humor and unexpected depth, praising its ability to be both hilarious and relatable, with many appreciating its smart parody of popular true-crime series.

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series for its first season.

The distinctive spray-painted phalluses in the first season were created by a professional graffiti artist who specializes in this type of stylized work.