

American Gothic
“Beyond the edge of evil lies the point of no return.”
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.
Where to watch American Gothic in United States
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Where is American Gothic streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About American Gothic
American Gothic is a 1995 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, drama and crime series created by Shaun Cassidy. The cast is led by Gary Cole, Lucas Black, Paige Turco. It spans 1 season and 18 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
American Gothic was produced by Universal Television, CBS, and Renaissance Pictures and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 22, 1995, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Shaun Cassidy
- First aired
- September 22, 1995
- Last aired
- July 11, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (18 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Television, CBS, Renaissance Pictures
American Gothic cast & crew
American Gothic was created by Shaun Cassidy.
The cast features Gary Cole as Sheriff Lucas Buck, Lucas Black as Caleb Temple, Paige Turco as Gail Emory, Brenda Bakke as Selena Coombs, Sarah Paulson as Merlyn Temple, and Nick Searcy as Deputy Ben Healy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joseph LoDuca and it was produced by Robert Tapert and Shaun Cassidy.
Is American Gothic worth watching?
American Gothic holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 57 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed sci-fi & fantasy series.
With 1 season and 18 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama, and crime, American Gothic is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Gothic
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Cast of American Gothic

Gary Cole
Sheriff Lucas Buck

Lucas Black
Caleb Temple

Paige Turco
Gail Emory

Brenda Bakke
Selena Coombs

Sarah Paulson
Merlyn Temple

Nick Searcy
Deputy Ben Healy

Jake Weber
Dr. Matt Crower

John Mese
Dr. Billy Peale
American Gothic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Gothic in United States?
American Gothic is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is American Gothic in?
American Gothic is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of American Gothic are there?
American Gothic has 1 season with 18 episodes in total.
▸What is American Gothic rated?
American Gothic is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 57 ratings.











