He meets with Tyrone the following day and hands over a backpack full of cash — all of the money that Shawn has been squirreling away from previous jobs and visits to Alvin’s barbershop. Spencer is skeptical at first, informing the coach that his father abandoned him six years ago… but the coach knew Spencer’s father to be a very good guy, and he suspiciously tells Spencer that his dad wouldn’t have left if he didn’t have a good reason. While most fans are happy to see Tyrone finally fall, many are wondering who had the balls to get him killed By Jyotsna Basotia Published on : 21:28 PST, Feb 17, 2020. Shawn entered. They are going to give it a shot, and I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised at what their relationship looks like, because while these are two teenagers, they are two teenagers who’ve had to step into very adult roles in their lives, in terms of their families and raising themselves. (It’s a testament to All American‘s writers, and Shawn’s portrayer, Jay Reeves, that I was ultimately heartbroken to see Shawn’s story end this way.) Our review of All American Season 2 Episode 14 reveals who shot Tyrone and also how Asher's steroid use causes problems for others around him. Shawn is adamant that he’s not going to snitch on any gang member; if he’s going to get out of the gang life, he’ll find a way to do it himself. Let’s recap what went down in the eventful hour: THE GANG’S ALL HERE | Much of this week’s episode focuses on Shawn and Coop’s continued involvement with Crenshaw’s gangs, a situation that’s been getting increasingly sticky for the teens all season. Leila tells Spencer that it’s cool if he wants to forget the whole thing happened and just go back to being acquaintances, but Spencer has the opposite idea. In its midseason finale, All American pulled out all the stops with a shocking death, a big game, and another layer of mystery surrounding Spencer’s father. Sean Michael Maurice Taylor (April 1, 1983 – November 27, 2007) was an American football free safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). Patience, on the other hand, is admittedly glad that Shawn’s death is getting Coop out of the gang world for good… until Coop informs her that that part of her life isn’t over just yet. Later, during a brief moment when no one is manning the table lined with urine samples, Coach Baker walks over to it and swaps out his son’s sample for his own. “The fascination behind serial killers continues to be unmatched, with our viewers consistently asking for more,” said Henry Schleiff, Group President of Investigation Discovery, in a press release. Then he kept me in cryo stasis for ten years while Kellog tried to corrupt him. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. It was hardly surprising that Tyrone (Demetrius Shipp Jr.) was shot dead in All American season 2, but the identity of his killer and their reason for the murder was far from predictable. When Beverly High’s sports committee receives an anonymous tip that one of the football players has violated the drug policy, Coach Baker tells all of his players that they need to be drug-tested immediately. Tyrone also has beef with Coop, who got him arrested. Determined to torment his opponents — and just about anybody who crossed his path — the gangster readied himself to take bloodied revenge. We’ve gotten a lot of information in … A noble thought, isn't it? Jay Reeves, Actor: Safety. Wednesday’s fall finale brought a number of simmering storylines to a boil, resulting in major life changes for Spencer — and everyone in his orbit, for that matter. The following post contains major spoilers for the fall finale of All American. He’s so good. Our athletes, who are struggling with their identity, are also struggling with their home life. I don’t think anyone is going to be able to guess the road that she goes down. Credit: He collapses as the shooter drives off, then dies on the sidewalk. But after watching Asher exchange a nod with one of Malibu’s players, Jordan realizes that Asher is the one who gave Beverly’s playbook to Malibu, and he threatens to have Asher taken off the team completely for what he’s done. Remember Shawn Scott (Jay Reeves), a drug dealer and gang member, who was killed by Tyrone? Nicknamed "The Matrix" by former NBA player Kenny Smith during the … Coop is … ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Let’s start with the decision to kill Shawn and why that felt right for the story.NKECHI OKORO CARROLL: We loved Shawn, which made it such a hard decision. All American will return Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. All American went into its winter hiatus with one very big win and one very big loss. Who killed Tyrone on 'All American'? (Asher, meanwhile, is sent to live with his mom for the foreseeable future, because his dad no longer finds him useful now that he’s not playing football. New Jersey's Jay Reeves is a one of a kind creative in the modern-day, an actor, an artist, a producer and much more. I don’t necessarily think it’s what people think it is, but if they’re paying close attention they might start to figure what’s happening. Episode 10, m.A.A.d city aired 01/23/19 All rights And we’re having the discussion about painting everyone with the same brush and how that’s a dangerous thing to do because they are actually very different. Speaking of pressure, Asher’s made some mistakes recently. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. reserved.PMC Entertainment. Reeves is already paving his own legendary path for those who come after him. When a star high school football player from South Central is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High School, two separate worlds collide. We’ve been very intentional in the way we built the story. She asks if Tyrone gave it to him and the gang member tells her to mind her own business. Serial killer Shawn Grate is the subject of the first night of Investigation Discovery’s Serial Killer Week in Evil Lives Here on Sunday, August 30. Spoiler alert: This post contains plot details from the Dec. 12 episode of All American, “Homecoming.”. All American wrapped up on The CW back in March 2019 and luckily, a third season has been confirmed by The CW almost instantly which will premiere on Monday, January 18 . If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our weekly newsletter. * Speaking of Coach Baker, he finds himself in a bit of a pickle at the end of the episode. EW spoke with showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll about the hour and what to expect when the show returns in 2019. The following five cases are all anti-Clinton activists that have been murdered or died in mysterious circumstances over just one month in … We often forget that these are young kids that have these pressures put on them, and that’s why we wanted to tell these stories through Coop, and Spencer, and Olivia, and Layla, and Jordan. After realizing just how much dough Shawn is willing to fork over, Tyrone dismisses Shawn from his duties — but, because he’s also a jerk, he informs Shawn that he “overpaid” for his ticket to Louisiana. Last edited by Parrhesiastes; Jan 23, 2016 @ 8:25pm #13 @Chopper. Fans are super intrigued. The mystery of Spencer’s father and why he left has been a bit of a slow burn thus far. There will still be a little bit of a slow burn. You realize that these kids are in a pressure cooker and under an unusual amount of pressure. In All American season 2, both Corey (played by Chad L. Coleman) and Tyrone (Demetrius Shipp Jr) died. He was selected by the Redskins as the fifth overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft where he played for four seasons until his murder in 2007.. As a high-school player, Taylor led Gulliver Prep to a Florida state … Just as he’s arriving back at his apartment, giddily telling Coop over the phone how thrilled he is to be getting a fresh start, Shawn is shot in the chest by a rival gang member… However, during the game, Coach Baker realized Sconick had their plays. Coop knows this and is covering for Shawn's mom. Unsurprisingly, when it comes time for the teams to face off, the game begins as a bloodbath for Beverly. We went back and forth about it for so long and then realized that’s exactly why we have to do it, because it’s the truth of what happens there sometimes. “That man will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.”. I think the way he comes out on the other side of it will surprise people. We’re going to meet some, what we call OG gangsters, who are the ones who’ve been around for a decades and have a different approach to gang life than the newer, more reckless ones, and really sort of have the conversation about what that looked like. December 12 2018, 6:59 PM PST. For me, his death really added stakes to the situation and made it that much more real.That’s what we’re going for. Are there any issues you all take on in the back half of the season?Absolutely. According to the National World War II Museum, for every 1,000 Americans who served in the war, 8.6 were killed in action, three died from other causes, … What does losing Shawn mean for Coop specifically? … We felt like if we had Spencer’s story, we needed to have the other side of the story too, and it was really the only way to sort of fully tell that. But we love [actor] Jay Reeves, and we miss him. Coop is understandably wrecked over Shawn’s death; after all, she was on the phone with him when he died, and she heard the gunshots loud and clear over the line. What’s next for him?You want to talk about someone who’s trying to figure himself out? Your turn! (It’s a testament to All American‘s writers, and Shawn’s portrayer, Jay Reeves, that I was ultimately heartbroken to see Shawn’s story end this way.). But there’s a problem: Jordan was the one who did drugs when he got high the previous night, and he regretfully tells his father that he’s going to fail the drug test if he takes it. Will that continue as we move forward, or are we revving that up?I’ll say this: We’re not going to keep you guys hanging forever, I promise that. From the election to the inauguration there … Detractors believe the Admiral in fact refused to transport Chinese and other foreign troops on U.S. ships for “training” on American shores and became a liability. Copy to Clipboard. Feb 22, 2016 @ 4:34pm I just accepted to join him... after telling me to meet with the others I just went behind him popped him in the back of the head and now … Discuss anything … Read on for more! Eddy Chen/The CW. On All American Season 1 Episode 9, Spencer struggles with the guilt he feels over Shawn's death, and Coop digs herself in even deeper. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Only two episodes remain of All American’s debut season with the season finale set to air on March 20th. For part of season 1 and 2, Tyrone (Demetrius Shipp Jr.), a gang member in Coop and Spencer’s Crenshaw neighborhood, threatened their lives. So he’s still figuring out who this other Asher is, and it’s a slippery slope. Yet he apparently killed himself over the matter only weeks later. But he is a character who is a little unpredictable because you never know when he’s going to get in his own way again. But Shawn’s happy ending is ultimately too good to be true. At this point, Jay seems to feel guilty for misjudging. One of the most compelling twists is around Asher … Tyrone made his much-dreaded return to the streets in an episode titled "Protect Ya Neck." We’re really going to be exploring the dynamic between the old school and new school, who are more like the Tyrones of the world, who are a little less predictable and a little more drunk on power, and the violence. r/AllAmericanTV: Welcome to r/AllAmericanTV, the subreddit dedicated to the CW's new TV series All American, starring Daniel Ezra. * Despite pressure from his superiors, Coach Baker refuses to let Asher play in the big homecoming game against Malibu — and Asher retaliates by revealing Beverly High’s entire playbook to one of the Malibu players. In part triggered by Shawn’s death, there were a lot of issues that we wanted to tackle, that we wanted Spencer to have to deal with, specifically back home in Crenshaw. With assistance from Chris (and that fancy new Windows tablet that the show was very clearly advertising! He’s tired of pushing down his feelings for Leila, and he’s ready to pursue a relationship with her. He’s ready to give himself and his daughter a fresh start down in Louisiana, and he’s hoping he can buy his way out of the gang life… and, much to Shawn’s surprise, Tyrone accepts the offer. His world got so rocked in the last year. And Asher is going to keep surprising people, including himself. Coach Baker and Spencer have a desperate brainstorm during halftime, and they decide to enlist Spencer’s Crenshaw friend, Chris, for help coming up with new plays. The killer was Ruth Scott (Bernadette Speakes), mother to Shawn and Brandon, and here's why she took such drastic steps. Jay Reeves as Shawn Scott (season 1), a drug dealer and gang member who sometimes does good deeds, but was shot dead by rival gangs as part of revenge killing in front of his house after he paid Tyrone off to get out of the gang. Hunter Clowdus as JJ Parker, an outside linebacker/QB2/tight end for the Beverly High Eagles. Killed by police during shootout Criminal who murdered seven people, including three policemen ... Shawn: 2006–2016 5 5 Sentenced to death Murdered women in rural Ohio Gray, Dana Sue: 1994 3 3 Sentenced to life imprisonment Preyed on elderly women, murdering three; caught after a fourth intended victim survived and identified her Gray, Marvin: 1971–1992 3 41 Died in … Malibu’s defense is all over the field, blocking Beverly’s players as if they know exactly what Beverly is trying to do with the ball… because they do know what Beverly is trying to do with the ball. Demetrius Shipp Jr. Tyrone Morris is a gang member who ordered Shawn Scott killed. 'All American' Season 2 Episode 13: Coop, Preach, Patience, WHO killed Tyrone? Grade the episode in our poll below, then drop a comment with your full review. And the Iranian regime did so. Meanwhile, Coop was busy trying to improve her relationship with Patience (Chelsea Tavares). “You ain’t worth that much, Shawn Scott,” Tyrone says before driving off. Inevitable Quantum Leap Reboot 'Seems Like a Good Idea,' Scott Bakula Says — 'Sam's Still Out…, SNL Uses Britney Spears Talk Show Skit to Address Gina Carano, Ted Cruz and Andrew Cuomo Controversies, Why Chris Harrison's Hiatus From the Bachelor-Verse Ought to Be…, Criminal Minds Revival In Early Development at Paramount+, Mom's Allison Janney Reacts to Show Ending, Name-Checks Anna Faris, Inevitable Quantum Leap Reboot 'Seems Like a Good Idea,' Scott Bakula…, WandaVision Episode 7 Conjured a Big Reveal (and Its First Bonus…, List: The 25 Saddest, Most Soul-Crushing TV Episodes of All Time. Think it over.” The messages were clear: If an Iranian proxy killed an American, the U.S. reaction would not target the proxy but would target Iran. Just as he’s arriving back at his apartment, giddily telling Coop over the phone how thrilled he is to be getting a fresh start, Shawn is shot in the chest by a rival gang member. Created by April Blair. We’re trying to be as authentic as possible in telling these stories and not glorifying anything, but at the same time not sugarcoating anything. One morning, while Shawn is making breakfast for his daughter, gang member Tyrone shows up at his door, and he gives Shawn and Coop a worrying ultimatum: They either ride with Tyrone from here on out, or they’re going to be in serious danger. Sometimes I forget how young these kids are.That’s the thing: You take the average teenager who’s just struggling with identity, and figuring out who they are and acceptance and friendships and all of that stuff. It is his mother who pulls the trigger. ), * Despite their pledge to only remain friends for the time being, Leila and Spencer give in to their mutual attraction and sleep together after the homecoming game. Marion finished his career as a four-time NBA All-Star and a one-time NBA champion, helping the Dallas Mavericks win their maiden title in 2011. It’s part of her process of discovering who she is and who she wants to be, and that’s something that people along the way are going to challenge her about. That lends itself to a really interesting dynamic in the relationship that you don’t normally see when you have teens that are just so used to just being teens and not having the weight of the world on their shoulders. This show has done a beautiful job of tackling serious issues. So we felt like we needed to tell that story and really see how our characters pick up and are changed by it. ), Beverly High blindsides Malibu with their plays in the second half, and Beverly emerges victorious, clinching the division title. https://ew.com/tv/2018/12/12/all-american-shawn-death-midseason-finale And actually it really will propel Spencer, I think, in a way that our audience isn’t expecting. Everyone that knew Shawn was uneasy about his death so the homecoming game against Malibu was a relief.