A Teacher
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Pretty Little Liars, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Claire Wilson, a young teacher at a suburban Texas high school, begins an affair with her student, Eric Walker. But their relationship accelerates faster than anticipated and the permanent damage becomes impossible to ignore.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 281K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Hannah Fidell
- Kate MaraClaire Wilson
- Nick RobinsonEric Walker