All American

All American is an American sports drama television series created by April Blair.

All American is an American sports drama television series created by April Blair and inspired by the life of former NFL player Spencer Paysinger. The series premiered on The CW in 2018 and follows a high school football player navigating life between South Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. It has been distributed in Canada through streaming and television platforms.

Premise

The series follows Spencer James after he is recruited to play football at Beverly Hills High School. His move creates tension and connection between two very different communities in Los Angeles.

Cast and characters

Daniel Ezra leads the series as Spencer James. The ensemble includes Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, Cody Christian, Karimah Westbrook, Monet Mazur, and Taye Diggs, among others.

Production and inspiration

All American was created by April Blair and is inspired by the life of Spencer Paysinger, who played professional American football. The show has been described as a teen sports drama and social issue series.

Broadcast and streaming

The series debuted on The CW in 2018 and later became available on streaming services such as Netflix and Apple TV. Source listings show the show remaining available into 2026. In Canada, the series has been distributed through streaming and television platforms, and has also been broadcast in French-speaking markets, including Quebec.