Fans Go Wild Over FX’s New Hit Comedy Show, Tagging It Best New Sitcom Of The Year

After so many epic fails, a show that finally reminds us why we love sitcoms.

Jesse

• Published in News
• September 10, 2024

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that finding a good comedy show in the modern streaming era can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. 

Recent attempts at this beloved genre haven’t exactly left us doubled over in laughter. More often than not, we're scrolling through streaming platforms, dodging questionable laugh tracks, only to circle back to the familiar warmth of Chandler Bing’s sarcastic gags or Cam and Mitchell's antics.

But wait—there’s hope. If you've been mourning the loss of good TV comedy, you can stop wearing black because “English Teacher,” the new kid on the block, is here to revive the genre. 

Imagine a high school setting, but the person navigating through the chaotic halls and juggling their personal life isn’t a student—it’s the hilariously relatable Evan, a gay high school English teacher in Austin, Texas, who's struggling to manage the personal, political, and professional sides of his life.

Oh, and did I mention he’s played by the ever-charming Brian Jordan Alvarez? Yes, folks, we’re talking about a laugh-out-loud show that doesn't just tread the line between heart and humor—it dances on it in a pair of Crocs.

Now, if the premise of a well-meaning teacher trying to make a difference (while dodging a string of awkward encounters and side-eyes from teens obsessed with viral trends) isn’t enough to lure you in, maybe this will: people are loving it.

Class is in session, and it’s not your typical lecture

Since its debut, English Teacher has been met with a tidal wave of rave reviews. Time Magazine has even dubbed it the “year’s best new sitcom,” which is no small feat in today’s competitive TV landscape. 

Teaching English was never supposed to be this hilarious... unless your teacher is Evan! Catch English Teacher and see why viewers are calling it the best new sitcom of the year

And it's not just the critics who are loving it—viewers are having their say, too. One Twitter user gushed, “Just finished watching the first two episodes of English Teacher and realized the war on comedy has not been successful, and maybe comedy isn’t dead.”

Watch Brian Jordan Alvarez navigate the chaos with humor and heart in English Teacher

Another viewer was quick to declare, “It has changed my life and there are only two episodes so far.”

"It's been 5 minutes I'm immediately convinced that English Teacher is the new comedy begging all of you on here to get on it," said another.

High praise, indeed! And with a stellar 97% on Rotten Tomatoes after just two episodes, it looks like English Teacher is on the fast track to becoming a fan favorite.

If that doesn’t scream “add to watchlist,” I don’t know what does.

If you’re in the mood for laughs and haven’t yet tuned in, you’ll want to catch up fast. New episodes drop every Monday on FX, and they're available on Hulu the very next day.

English Teacher might just be the sitcom that fills the comedy-shaped hole in your heart. So, do yourself a favor and get on it. Comedy isn’t dead—it’s just found a new home in the classroom.

Jesse