Abbott Elementary - Wednesday on ABC & Hulu

[Arthur Shelby]

 

[solewoman]

I tried to get into it. Just not that funny imo

 

[frshstunna]

It’s decent, it’s like the show is still trying to find out what it is…I’ll check back for some later episodes to see if it gets established or not

 

[Based Jesus]

I tried to get into it. Just not that funny imo

I like the actors and the concept so I want to support it by watching every week but I agree that it's not THAT funny yet

I only watch it when I'm high so that helps

 

[calye2da]

Didn't think I'd be into it but I like it a lot.

@ Quanita teaching the kids Philly slang.

 

[solewoman]

The only part I found myself laughing, was when the principal mocked the mom who was tryna throw it Chris.

 

[waukeganwill]

at first I kinda struggled to stay engaged, but then I started rocking with it heavy. Oddly enough the Principal is my favorite character when she came in the breakroom and said that line about them talking about Hondas I lost it lol cool show so far Im interested to see where it goes.

 

[sooperhooper]

It's pretty decent. Same format as the office. First show that I've kinda followed in years.

 

[Based Jesus]

I think my biggest issue so far is that Quinta's character is the main character but it's actually everyone around her that's interesting and funny

The principal steals every scene she's in
Sheryl Lee Ralph is killing her role as the older more experienced teacher
Melissa is hilarious as the slightly shady person that gets **** done by any means
Jacob as the well-meaning yet still slightly insufferable white liberal is wonderfully accurate
And Gregory has great comedic timing as the straight man reacting to the craziness around him

But Quinta's character is mostly annoying. Which I understand is purposeful. She's supposed to be grating so that you understand why her coworkers get sick of her. But the problem is that, for me, most of the time she's not funny enough that I don't get sick of her too.

Quinta Brunson IS a funny person though so I'm not too worried about that. It's early days for the show.

 

[sooperhooper]

True, I don't like her being the main character. Show would be much better with the principal as the main character imo. She's so ridiculous and can't see it.

 

[Master Zik]

Yeah, I assume since Quinta created the show and writes for it she gave herself something with a character that is the straight woman to every other character's quirky personality.

 

[Arthur Shelby]

 

[frshstunna]

Glad this show doing numbers…they gotta cut back on looking into the camera tho, they be OD wit it even more than The Office

 

[RustyShackleford]

The show reminds me of the first season of Parks and Rec.

Not that funny, but has its strong moments, and I see a lot of potential

 

[solewoman]

The Simone episode was pretty funny

 

[Master Zik]

Glad this show doing numbers…they gotta cut back on looking into the camera tho, they be OD wit it even more than The Office

For some reason they seem exceptionally aware of the camera crew/doc going on.

The Office pretended like it wasn't a thing for years until they addressed it and then made the mistake of including it in the plot.

I guess here it's kind of the thing where lower income ppl aren't used to being filmed.

 

[thekillerj23]

Really like it and is pretty funny to me. Nice
Quick easy watch too, glad it’s doing well

 

[calye2da]

Lil man not wanting to stand up to pledge the allegiance

 

[executive76]

Show would be better on another network like Fox



That kid's mom

 

[riverdale road]

Just started this tonight. Watched 3 episodes. I like it alot.

 

[Peep Game]

Very funny show. Basically The Office in a school setting. The principal is basically a version of Michael Scott and I totally loathed that character adult Tyler Williams has so much Orlando Jones in him with his facial expressions and mannerisms

 

[waukeganwill]

I think my biggest issue so far is that Quinta's character is the main character but it's actually everyone around her that's interesting and funny

The principal steals every scene she's in
Sheryl Lee Ralph is killing her role as the older more experienced teacher
Melissa is hilarious as the slightly shady person that gets **** done by any means
Jacob as the well-meaning yet still slightly insufferable white liberal is wonderfully accurate
And Gregory has great comedic timing as the straight man reacting to the craziness around him

But Quinta's character is mostly annoying. Which I understand is purposeful. She's supposed to be grating so that you understand why her coworkers get sick of her. But the problem is that, for me, most of the time she's not funny enough that I don't get sick of her too.

Quinta Brunson IS a funny person though so I'm not too worried about that. It's early days for the show.

I have similar sentiments. My wife swears I would feel differently if Quinta was “more attractive” which I 100% disagree on, I just havent been drawn into her character yet as I have the others. Nonetheless I enjoy the show and its still very early, so it all can change down the line. Im just glad a new show like this with multiple black ppl in roles is doing numbers. Love to see it.

 

[Cashflow]

The Principal steals every scene that she's in. I love her!

 

[Chopper]

Moesha step mom still got it

 

[aepps20]

I love this show my wife who is a teacher and I watch every week. My wife is the same height as Quinta and the same complexion except my wife is a conservative and voted for our True President and Emperor Donald Sterling Trump. This show demonstrates what our education system could be if we stop teaching about "slavery", "racism" and "crt" and focus on da symbol of peace