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American Gothic

American Gothic

Beyond the edge of evil lies the point of no return.

19957.41 Season18 EpisodesEnded

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.

Produced by Robert Tapert, David Eick, Shaun Cassidy
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Caleb Temple

Paige Turco

Paige Turco

Gail Emory

Brenda Bakke

Brenda Bakke

Selena Coombs

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Merlyn Temple

Nick Searcy

Nick Searcy

Deputy Ben Healy

Jake Weber

Jake Weber

Dr. Matt Crower

John Mese

John Mese

Dr. Billy Peale

Themes & Keywords

small townblackmailblack magicsupernaturalfamily relationshipsserial killergothicrapistevilghostsmall town sheriffdark fantasysupernatural powergood versus evil

About American Gothic

American Gothic is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, crime series that first aired in 1995 exploring themes of small town, blackmail, black magic, supernatural, family relationships, serial killer. it stars Gary Cole, Lucas Black, Paige Turco. 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.

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