'' American Crime '' was met with wide acclaim from critics with many praising the writing , directing , and the acting abilities of its cast ( particularly Felicity Huffman and Regina King ) . Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season a rating of 96 % based on 45 reviews with an average rating of 8.32 out of 10 . The site 's critical consensus reads , " Raw , emotional portrayals of diverse characters in dire pain , mashed up with chilling narratives and a gutsy attitude make '' American Crime '' a must-see . " Metacritic gave the first season a score of 85 out of 100 , based on 35 reviews . '' Deadline Hollywood '' critic Dominic Patten said in his review : " the 11-episode limited series marks a resounding flag planting by network television and tells cable that it does n't own poignant drama on our small screens . " Critic Ed Bark praised the performance of Felicity Huffman and wrote that she would be a favorite to win at next year 's Primetime Emmy Awards
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American Crime (TV series)