JJ Parker is the life of every Beverly High party and a linebacker of the Eagles after giving up being a QB. He is a star both on and off the field, and friend to all. He’s the life of the party and always ready to make sure his friends are living their best lives while he figures out the best way to authentically live his. He is portrayed by Hunter Clowdus.
Personality
He is very grounded, consistent, and genuine. Even though his antics may be mischievous at times, he has no ill will. He’s a "good vibes only" kind of guy, who treats his friends like family. In season 4, he finally opened up about how the rivalry between Coastal and CGolden Angeles is just part of driving a wedge into their friendship, and also confessed that he wasn't seen much back in the summer of his freshman year of high school because he and his father was involved in a car accident when the other driver was drunk.
Due to his happy-go-lucky attitude, he never talks about his struggles or hardships. He was only found out about his poor grades in college when Mr. Coach Montes sent Asher to post the academic ineligibility notices to the assistant coaches. He is also very observant and actually a very thorough planner when motivated.
In Murder Was The Case, he planned an elaborate murder mystery case of character assassination of his future self because he felt the friendships he helped built in high school is falling apart around him, at worst: They would completely drift apart in 2 years, completely ruining the wish of them still being friends in 20 years.
History
In "Canceled", JJ is still thinking that he and Vanessa are a thing, but she came over to talk to Asher.
In "Put Up Or Shut Up", JJ has some trouble talking to Vanessa Montes. Asher tells him to not try so hard, but JJ wants Asher to put in a good word with Vanessa for him. He wants Asher to tell her that he's more than a "super popular homecoming king". He really likes her and wants her to see him as a good guy.
He also briefly assumed the role of starting quarterback when Jordan was concussed.
In Murder Was The Case, he planned an elaborate murder mystery case of character assassination of his future self because he felt the friendships he helped built in high school is falling apart around him, stemming from the rivalry between Spencer and Asher due to the college rivalry game, and frictions also forming between Olivia and Spencer.
Trivia
- He can handle 92 wings in one sitting.[1]
- He is a meditation practitioner and a yogi.
- He studies film studies as he aspires to become an internet film-maker.
Appearances
| All American: Season One | |||
| #01 | "Pilot" | #09 | "Keep Ya Head Up" |
| #02 | "99 Problems" | #10 | "m.A.A.d. city" |
| #03 | "I" | #11 | "All Eyez on Me" |
| #04 | "Lose Yourself" | #12 | "Back in the Day" |
| #05 | "All We Got" | #13 | "Legacy" |
| #06 | "The Choice Is Yours" | #14 | "Regulate" |
| #07 | "California Love" | #15 | "Best Kept Secret" |
| #08 | "Homecoming" | #16 | "Championships" |
| All American: Season Two | |||
| #01 | "Hussle & Motivate" | #09 | "One of Them Nights" |
| #02 | "Speak Ya Clout" | #10 | "Protect Ya Neck" |
| #03 | "Never No More" | #11 | "Crossroads" |
| #04 | "They Reminisce Over You" | #12 | "Only Time Will Tell" |
| #05 | "Bring the Pain" | #13 | "The Art of Peer Pressure" |
| #06 | "Hard Knock Life" | #14 | "Who Shot Ya" |
| #07 | "Coming Home" | #15 | "Stakes Is High" |
| #08 | "Life Goes On" | #16 | "Decisions" |
| All American: Season Three | |||
| #01 | "Seasons Pass" | #11 | "The Bigger Picture" |
| #02 | "How to Survive in South Central" | #12 | "Fight the Power" |
| #03 | "High Expectations" | #13 | "Bring the Noise" |
| #04 | "My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me" | #14 | "Ready or Not" |
| #05 | "How Come" | #15 | "After Hours" |
| #06 | "Teenage Love" | #16 | "No Opp Left Behind" |
| #07 | "Roll the Dice" | #17 | "All American: Homecoming" |
| #08 | "Canceled" | #18 | "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)" |
| #09 | "Testify" | #19 | "Surviving the Times" |
| #10 | "Put Up Or Shut Up" | ||
References
- ↑ "High Expectations", 3x03
