When Abbott Elementary first debuted a few short years ago, I instantly fell in love with the Quinta Brunson comedy.
For starters, I appreciated seeing the young comedian who used to entertain me with her Buzzfeed shorts front and center on a sitcom about teaching in modern-day Philadelphia. There was something incredibly nuanced about it, as it was genuinely funny and stood out among its contemporaries like The Bear, which tackles darker storylines (although I like The Bear, I’m one of those disputing if it’s a true comedy). Additionally, as a man of color, how can I not be thankful for Abbott Elementary telling culturally relevant stories with its predominantly Black cast.
