New Sitcom With 97% RT Score Becomes Streaming Hit After Just Two Episodes
English Teacher, a new sitcom with a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, has become a hit on streaming after just two episodes. The show hails 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’s also appeared in films such as 80 for Brady and the hit horror-comedy M3GAN. But with his new series, Alvarez is stepping 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 through September 4, across all platforms. When looking only at television shows, however, the sitcom ranks higher and comes in fifth. Kaos, the 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 focusing on Evan Marquez (Alvarez), the titular English teacher at a high school, who is just trying to get through his workday without any major controversies. The debut episode shows how this plays out in practice, with Evan finding a complaint because of a public display of affection with his then-ex-boyfriend. At first, Evan thinks he’s just being 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 up at itself and its own characters.
With a cast that also includes Stephanie Koenig, Sean Patton, Carmen Christopher, Jordan Firstman, Langston Kerman, and Veronica Mars star 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.
Breaking down its reception on Rotten Tomatoes, English Teacher has an overall score of 8.10/10 based on 32 reviews. The audience score is also overwhelmingly favorable at 84%. Although it’s still early, with six more episodes to go, the new sitcom may be on its way to establishing itself as a standout.
Source: Reelgood
