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Critic Reviews
Sep 21, 2022
Season 2 Review:
Season 2 of “Abbott Elementary” returns as confident as ever — sharp and searingly funny, but with a baseline warmth that feels meaningful in a world that’s become increasingly cold to the idea that we’re meant to look out for one another. ... It’s such a perfect amalgam of talents both in front of and behind the camera.
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Sep 20, 2022
Season 2 Review:
The generational divide among the teachers feels organic to the setting, and the jokes are so rooted in character there’s something for everybody. ... By giving the tropes of yore such a fresh update, [creator and actor Quinta] Brunson may have forged a new classic of her own.
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The PlaylistSep 21, 2022
Season 2 Review:
It feels like they used the summer to balance out how the show’s writers tune their cast, allowing every supporting player just enough time to shine in both episodes. Of course, being only 15 episodes into a run makes it way too soon to discern this show’s place in comedy history, but it’s starting to feel more and more like “Abbott Elementary” will be a part of comedy class syllabi for years to come.
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IndieWireJan 4, 2022
Season 1 Review:
“Abbott Elementary” should be everyone’s new comedic obsession, with a cast that’s not only funny but who’ve already formed an honest, connective chemistry. Quinta Brunson’s sitcom always feels heartfelt, even when it’s criticizing a system that’s overworking teachers and letting down students.
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ColliderOct 9, 2025
Season 5 Review:
Season 5 starts by showing us how exciting potential change can be for these characters that we’ve already spent 71 episodes with. At this point, it’s uncertain if Abbott Elementary could be wrapping up, but it is clear that this show is still riding high as one of the best comedies on television.
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Season 4 Review:
The ensemble cast is as strong as ever, and with episodes like the highly anticipated It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover on the horizon, it seems as though Brunson and co. have adopted a "go big or go home" mantra for the new season — and it's paying off big time.
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Feb 8, 2024
Season 3 Review:
Abbott Elementary's two-part third-season premiere adapts to strike-related interruptions with a cleverly structured episode that subverts sitcom convention. A new character with a lot of potential and a big career change for Janine provide room for the already excellent show to continue to grow.
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iMar 2, 2023
Season 2 Review:
It might be a nice show, but it still has bite. In the second season, the jokes come rapidly and are as elaborate as a fake Dragon’s Den competition or as subtle as a well-timed eyeroll. As far as I’m concerned, it’s those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it gags that bring about the biggest laughs.
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Dec 7, 2021
Season 1 Review:
In the three nonconsecutive episodes sent to critics, Abbott Elementary already feels like a reliable source of laugh-out-loud moments, thanks to sharply drawn characters and a winning cast. ... I suspect that given time, Abbott Elementary could blossom into something truly special.
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RogerEbert.comFeb 6, 2024
Season 3 Review:
One of “Abbott”’s struggles is that, for a sitcom, it’s a lot more interested in warming the heart than busting the gut. Granted, the show’s appeal is still in its cast of characters, Brunson and the writers working hard to make them likable and endearing even in their quirks.
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Dec 20, 2021
Season 1 Review:
While Brunson has the format for a good series, she doesn’t have all the elements. Sometimes, the comedy is forced. ... This is a start but it's like Brunson's character -- a little naive. To be the show we need, "Abbott Elementary" needs to do more than dance around the obvious.
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