An Abbott Elementary Appreciation Post

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Abbott Elementary recently hit UK shores, and it’s pure gold! A ‘mockumentary’ following a group of teachers at an underfunded school in Philadelphia, it’s charming, absolutely hilarious and just sheer joy. We binged the whole season in a couple of days and I am obsessed!

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With Season 2 slated to release in Autumn, here are some reasons why it’s a gem of a show:

  • It’s the perfect 20+ mins, easy-after-work, feel-good watch
  • Full of dry humour, it’s also unexpectedly warm and sweet
  • The teachers truly care about the students, each in their own cute way
  • Created by legend Quinta Brunson, it’s effortlessly ethnic and relatable
  • Janine and her selfless but ill-advised antics
  • Classy Barbara and her putdowns that somehow feel wholesome. Like Janine I want her to be my ‘mom-mentor’
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  • The absolute chaos that is Principal Ava
  • Melissa and her Mafia energy – she will get things done by hook or by crook (mostly crook but hey, it get’s done)
  • Jacob and moments like this:
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  • The adorable scenes with the kids and the gentle but real commentary on underfunded schools
  • The janitor who gives strong ethnic ‘Uncle’ vibes
  • And Gregory. *heart eyes* Truly fulfilling all the kdrama romantic lead feels (but for a black girl!!! ah! no struggle-love just pure swoon!)

It’s became an instant favourite for us, and I’m so excited we get another season!

Have you watched Abbott Elementary? What did you think?

1 Comment

  1. Sam
    9 March 2023 / 9:56 pm

    Absolutely LOVE this show! I adore the cast and the characters who are all so well developed.