i stumble on this series rather by accident . after half an episode and i be hook . american gothic be a dark and strange series with gary cole a the mysterious and probably evil sheriff buck who be try to gain control of his illegitimate son caleb and play by lucas black . i be impressed with gary cole sinister sheriff and i be even more impressed with lucas black . lucas black caleb be able to stand up against sheriff buck and one of the most frightening character ever create for a tv series . i have rarely see a child actor with as much presence or talent a lucas black . if you be not lucky enough to see lucas in american gothic and see him in slingblade . it be a remarkable show with many ambiguity and mystery that be never explain during it short run .