All American, a coming-of-age drama series inspired by former NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger, is concluding its eight-season run on Monday as the final young adult programme at The CW network. The show survived considerable challenges including budget cuts, the COVID-19 pandemic, the writers and actors strike, and cast departures, whilst consistently addressing social issues such as racial injustice, mental health and exploitation in youth sports. Its longevity is particularly significant given the network's shift away from young adult content, despite The CW's foundational history in the genre, and represents the end of an era for broadcast television.

The series debuted in October 2018 with an initial creative shake-up when showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll replaced creator April Blair just before the premiere. All American achieved the increasingly rare milestone of over 100 episodes across eight seasons, with production concluding in December 2025. Notably, the programme featured a primarily Black cast on broadcast television at a time when such representation was uncommon, and was developed by writers and producers who harboured genuine passion for the young adult genre.