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The Office Fans Will Love ABC’s New Hit Series Abbott Elementary

Created by Quinta Brunson, the mockumentary-style comedy holds a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

by Jack Irvin
The Office Superfans Will Love ABC’s New Hit Series Abbott Elementary. Photo via ABC
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ABC’s Abbott Elementary is a new mockumentary-style sitcom about a group of teachers working in the underfunded titular school set in Philadelphia. Quinta Brunson created and stars in the series, which features a cast of hilarious actors you know and love.

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Known for her work on A Black Lady Sketch Show, Abbott Elementary marks Brunson’s first major network creation. Inspired by other docu-style sitcoms, she set out to highlight teachers with Black actors at the forefront, rather than pushed to the sidelines.

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