That was until the 2021 debut of breakout mockumentary, Abbott Elementary, created by and starring the joyful Quinta Brunson.
All of this remains an unfortunate reality for teachers in the US public school system, which is equivalent to the UK’s government-run state schools.
And while its source material may not seem relevant to everyone, as Brunson further explained, “People have taken to Abbott Elementary because it’s a true workplace comedy”.
Taking a format popularised by Parks and Recreation, The Office, and Modern Family, Abbott Elementary provides a vital commentary on an increasingly sinister set of American values.