All American: Homecoming Reveals Simone’s Big Decision (and Much More) in Final Season Premiere
All American: Homecoming fans have waited more than a year for the outcome of Simone Hicks’ love triangle — but it only took one hour for Simone’s romance with Damon Sims to flame out.
The All American spinoff returned for its third — and, sadly, final — season on Monday night, leaping forward in time by one year and three months, just as the mothership series did. So, if you were Team Damon heading into Season 3, there’s some comfort in knowing that not only did Simone choose him over Lando, but she and Damon did get to enjoy more than a year of romantic bliss before things ended.
But at the start of Monday’s episode, Bringston University prez Amara learned that the school would undergo a rebrand of sorts, focusing more on elite academics than elite athletics. To that end, two sports programs would be getting cut entirely — and while tennis survived, baseball didn’t. All hope of a pro baseball career wasn’t lost for Damon, though: Coach Marcus helped him score a spot on a professional private club team, which would allow the MLB to buy out his contract in a year when he’s league-eligible. Upside? The baseball dream lives! Downside? This club team is in the Dominican Republic.
For Simone, the long distance wasn’t an issue, but she didn’t feel right asking Damon to stay invested in a romantic relationship when he has actual pro baseball to focus on. So, in a bittersweet breakup scene, Simone and Damon decided to part ways so he could stay locked in on his career, though they both acknowledged that they could rekindle things in the future. That said, Peyton Alex Smith has been bumped down to recurring status for Season 3, while Martin Bobb-Semple (aka Lando) is now a series regular, so… make of that what you will when it comes to Simone’s love life.
Speaking of “bumped down to recurring status,” that’s also the case for Kelly Jenrette, who plays Amara. Monday’s premiere explained Amara’s imminent absence by giving her a part-time commitment in Washington, D.C., where she’ll serve on the vice president’s HBCU committee while retaining her gig as Bringston’s president.
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I really hate that they are taking this show off the air. It was positive and uplifting, and most of all just fun to watch. I didn’t have to who was killing whom or any other criminally negative way they love to so is in. It reminded me of when I was at the AUC in the ATL, so much fun. Please reconsider and save this show. Bring Damon back as a regular, Lando can be a part-timer.
Not sure how I’m going to deal with this show ending, my wife knows I have a huge crush on Nathaniel…
I like this series. I want Simone and Damion to stay together. So upset that they split. They have had a love connection since the day they met. I hope they get back together. One Episode together and then they split because of Damion’s career. DISAPPOINTED.
Well cause of budget cuts actually. Maybe they bring him back for the finale?
I wonder why Damon would take a spot on a Dominican team.. there are Independent league teams in the U.S. that would take a player of his caliber and offer a higher level of play than whatever Dominican team he signed on to.
I am so so happy she chose Damon, cute couple, i hope while he’s gone she don’t go back to Landon, he’s to arrogant, I will love for her to go visit him sometime, and he comes to visit her sometimes, I know long distance relationship doesn’t last, but i definitely want this one to last
These 2 shows were 2 of the best. I waited for this season only to find out it’s the finale season. I don’t know how you pick and choose what shows stay, but you’re making a mistake taking these 2 shows off. I really enjoyed them both & the actors. All of them. I will start again on Netflix & watch over. So sad to see them go. 😒😮💨😪