Summary
Even thoughAll Americanis well known for portraying harsh realities, it seems as though one of their characters, Simone Hicks, has not been able to catch a break since the show started. Simone, played by Geffri Maya, has been a recurring character sinceAll Americanpremiered in 2018. She later became the main character of theAll Americanspin-off,All American: Homecoming.
All American: Homecomingseason 3featured a slew of plot twists and character developments, especially regarding Simone. The spin-off followed theAll Americanpremise of focusing on one character’s sports career and tackled Simone’s arc as she dealt with personal struggles while trying to become a professional tennis player through college.Simone has gone through a lot in bothAll AmericanandAll American: Homecomingand her character deserves a break.
All American: Homecoming Cast & Character Guide
The CW’s All American franchise expands with Simone’s spinoff series. Here’s a complete guide to the cast and characters of All American: Homecoming.
The All American Franchise Has Given Simone Tough Challenges To Overcome
InAll American,Simone has faced a number of challenges in her personal life. She revealed that she was pregnant with Dane Kohler’s baby in season 1. However, knowing that Dane didn’t want to be part of her or her baby’s life, Simone told Jordan Baker (Michael Evan Behling) that the baby was his. She and Jordan formed a close relationship throughout season 2, and by season 3, the two eloped in Vegas. However, shortly after, Simone gave the baby up for adoption and she and Jordan broke up in season 4 after an attempt at long distance.
Simone’s struggles are continued in the spin-off,All American: Homecoming. Her love life continues to be a source of drama for the franchise, and it seems like the show will just not give her a break. In the offshoot,Simone also deals with an emotional love triangle between Damon and Landountil finally picking the former inAll American: Homecomingseason 3. While love lives are often a source of drama in TV series, Simone seems to have worse luck than typical protagonists.
Simone’s Cancer Diagnosis In All American: Homecoming Is Shocking
The Diagnosis Is Another Blow to Simone
The franchise added anothershocking twist to Simone’s life when she revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancerin season 3, episode 5 ofAll American: Homecoming, “Before I Let Go.” The following episodes showed her struggling to deal with her illness while attending school and trying her best to maintain a sense of normalcy. Her diagnosis also acts as a limitation to her ability to succeed as a student-athlete at Bringston University.
However, there is still a possibility that Simone might appear again inAll Americanseason 7, which could hopefully give her a proper send-off.
Simone’s struggles in her personal, romantic, and professional life have become even sadder after the announcement thatAll American: Homecomingwill be canceled after season 3. There are two episodes left in season 3 that will hopefully act as a resolution to Simone’s issues and health scare. However, there is still a possibility that Simone might appear again inAll Americanseason 7which, could hopefully give her a proper send-off. Either way, hopefully, Simone will finally get her happy ending.
All American
Cast
This sports drama, inspired by the real-life journey of football player Spencer Paysinger, follows a high school student from south L.A. when he is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High.
