English teacherA new sitcom with a 97% score on rotten tomatoesbecame a hit on streaming after only two episodes. The show comes from Brian Jordan Alvarez, the creator and executive producer, who viewers may recognize for his roles in shows like Jane the Virgin And the rebooted Will & Grace. He also appeared in films like 80 for Brady and the hit horror comedy M3GAN. But with his new series, Alvarez steps into the lead role in an interesting way.
New data from Reelgood reveals that English teacher is already making an impression on the streaming charts. The FX show, which streams on Hulu, took eighth place in the overall Top 10 For the week of August 29 to September 4, Across all platforms. When looking at just TV shows, however, the sitcom ranks higher and comes in fifth. ChaosThe new Netflix fantasy drama starring Jeff Goldblum takes the top spot overall.
What to know about English teacher
It focuses on Morrison-Hensley High School
English teacher Consists of eight episodes, with The story focuses on Evan Marquez (Alvarez), the titular high school English teacherWho is just trying to get his work done without any major disputes. The debut episode shows how this plays out in practice, with Evan receiving a complaint because of a public display of affection with his then-ex-boyfriend. At first, Evan thinks he was just targeted because of homophobia. But the rest of the episode shows more nuance and unfolds unexpectedly.
English teacher Talks about subjects that often make their way into headlines. But it does so with a light touch, poking into itself and its own characters.
With a cast that also includes Stephanie Koenig, Sean Patton, Carmen Christopher, Jordan Firstman, Langston Kerman, and Veronica Mars Starring Enrico Colantoni as the constantly stressed principal, English teacher Talks about subjects that often make their way into headlines. But it does so with a light touch, poking fun at itself and its own characters.
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Breaking down his reception on rotten tomatoes, English teacher said Ann Overall score of 8.10/10 based on 32 reviews. The audience score is also overwhelmingly favorable at 84%. While it’s still early days, with six more episodes to go, the new sitcom could be on its way to establishing itself as a standout.
Key background
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Before creating English teacherBrian Jordan Alvarez wrote scripts for several indie movies, including Everything is free (2017), Web Series: The Movie (2019) and more.
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He also wrote, directed and acted in the miniseries The Merry and Wonderful Life of Caleb Gallo (2016).
Source: Reelgood
FX’s English Teacher is a comedy series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, in which he stars as “Evan Marquez,” a high school teacher in Austin, Texas who often finds himself at the intersection of the personal, professional, and political aspects of working in a high school
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Brian Jordan Alvarez, Savanna Gann, Sarah Kopkin, Ben Bondurant, Treylan Newton, Matthew Smitley, Mason Douglas, Ralphael Lester
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September 2, 2024
- Seasons
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1