HuluAbbott Elementary (2021)
Bias Rating
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Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show's central premise critiques the systemic underfunding of public education and champions the value of dedicated public servants, aligning with progressive calls for greater public investment and social equity. While solutions often involve individual and local efforts, the core problem identified and the values championed position it as left-leaning.
Abbott Elementary features a visibly diverse cast that reflects the demographics of its urban school setting, with original characters rather than race-swapped roles. The narrative primarily focuses on the challenges within the public education system and the dedication of its teachers, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes the central, explicit focus of its storytelling.
Secondary
Abbott Elementary features Jacob Hill, an openly gay main character whose identity is portrayed with dignity and complexity. His relationship is depicted positively, and while he is often the subject of gentle humor, it stems from his personality rather than his sexual orientation, affirming LGBTQ+ lives and relationships within the show's ensemble.
The show respectfully portrays Christianity, primarily through Barbara Howard, whose faith is a consistent source of moral guidance, community, and personal strength. The narrative frames her religious devotion as a positive and integral aspect of her character.
Judaism is depicted positively through Jacob Hill, whose faith and cultural background are presented as a respected and normal part of his identity. The show integrates his Jewish heritage without negative commentary or stereotyping.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Abbott Elementary is an original mockumentary sitcom. Its characters are newly created for the show and do not have pre-established genders from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Abbott Elementary is an original television series that premiered in 2021. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no prior canon or historical basis for their race to be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.2
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.9
8.3
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