English Teacher

This is what good writing looks like.

I consume a lot of comedy -- A LOT -- and this was the best pilot I've seen in a very long time. The cast is strong and the relationships between every character feel incredibly natural. The dialogue is on point as well. I've seen too many school based shows where the students just don't sound natural. These ones do.

I'm only two episodes in, but I can already tell this is a show I'll be rewatching many times --- the world feels real and I'm immediately immersed.

Give it a chance, especially if you love workplace comedies like I do. You won't regret it.

English Teacher on Apple TV+ is the kind of show that doesn't try to impress you with flashy concepts or deep intellectual drama-and that's exactly what makes it so enjoyable. It's unpretentious, refreshingly silly, and wonderfully chaotic in the best possible way.

From the very first episode, the tone is clear: this series is here to have fun, and it wants you to have fun too. It leans into its absurdity without ever becoming obnoxious, managing to strike a balance between being hectic and still telling a story you care about. There's a rhythm to the madness, and once you settle into it, you'll find yourself laughing out loud, rolling your eyes affectionately, and oddly invested in all the drama.

The cast plays a huge role in keeping the show afloat. Every actor seems to be having the time of their life, and that energy is infectious. Their chemistry is fantastic-whether they're exchanging rapid-fire one-liners, caught in over-the-top situations, or just soaking in the awkwardness of being human. It's also proudly, openly gay in a way that feels both celebratory and completely natural. The queerness isn't a subplot or a gimmick-it's part of the fabric of the show's world, and it adds a vibrant, refreshing layer to the comedy and relationships.

What's especially endearing is that English Teacher never takes itself too seriously. It knows it's silly, and it doesn't try to be anything else. But in between the chaos, there are some surprisingly sweet, even touching moments that give the characters dimension and keep the audience coming back. It's a kind of comforting silliness that becomes addictive.

Each episode brings something different-some new ridiculous situation, a strange plot twist, or a hilarious character moment-that keeps things feeling fresh and unpredictable. It's the kind of show you genuinely look forward to, not because it's groundbreaking, but because it's reliably fun.

In a TV landscape often packed with heavy dramas and overly ambitious comedies, English Teacher is a welcome escape. It's light, gay, dramatic, silly, and full of heart. If you're looking for something that doesn't ask too much of you but gives you plenty in return, this one's worth the binge.

Cinema and TV shows have been scared to write jokes because of the climate we now live in, but this show is what we need! The humor is tongue in cheek, honest, and puts a mirror up to us so we can see how absurdly toxic this generation can be with views!

The chemistry between the cast is stellar along with originality in jokes and plot. We haven't seen a show like this in a long time, especially showing diversity in a way we have never seen before! There's no fear in joking about the differences we all have in this world, exemplifying inclusivity while putting a spotlight on how "loud" our views can be. Thank you English Teacher for teaching TV how to poke fun at everyone again!

This show better be renewed!!!!

Instead of the stale sitcom premise constantly offered up by most of the major networks, this is a fresh take on school life in the early to mid 2000's, much in the same vein as Abbott Elementary. Kudos to FX for tackling important issues head on, and presenting it in a real, palatable light.

This show has started off showing real grit and common sense on telling its story. Not shying away from the very real issues that are common place in an ever changing world. Nor are they playing to the hackish stereotypes of the LGBTQIA community, teachers or students.

The writing is smart, the storylines solid, the characters are believable and relatable. Really hope FX gives this show the legs to really run.

I love this show...the characters are perfect and the writing is brilliant. I highly recommend it! I wish it had more episodes in a season. I hate waiting a year for the 3rd season. Every character is so well defined and the principle is hilarious. I really enjoyed watching it. Always made me laugh.

Amazing.