EPISODE
A Teacher - Season 1
A Teacher explores the complexities and consequences of a predatory relationship between Claire Wilson, a young teacher at a suburban Texas high school and her student, Eric Walker.
3 December 1987, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
18 March 1997, Alexandria, Kentucky, USA
25 November 1993, Paris, France
7 May 1994, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
30 May 1971, Bromley, Kent, England, UK
October 29, 2020
A Teacher is just an uncomfortable, frustrating viewing experience, and not in the ways it's meant to be.
November 02, 2020
In perhaps her richest role ever, Mara makes for a compelling lead, her usual coldness finding a fitting vessel in a character in need of warmth and uncomplicated adoration.
November 09, 2020
That economy is one noticeable thing about "A Teacher." More noticeable is how seldom it feels like a cautionary tale, despite the onscreen cautions and referrals to sexual assault resources and the story's occasional explicit references.
November 04, 2020
While it's visually handsome, with performances from the two leads that are equally staggering, the show fails to accomplish what it wants to do in the first place.
November 05, 2020
A stern look at a controversial subject. When will Kate Mara be recognied for the talent she is!
November 08, 2020
Mostly succeeds thanks to its willingness to carefully confront the ugly, unromantic truths about an issue - child sexual abuse - that impacts millions of people.
November 09, 2020
It's purposefully disquieting and thoroughly disturbing, anchored by strong performances from Mara and Robinson that underscore how our gendered stereotypes are failing those who need protection most.
November 05, 2020
A Teacher stands out because it's rare to come across such contained, sharp storytelling on TV in the Peak Content era.
October 29, 2020
At a time when TV embraces inventive and risky storytelling, "A Teacher" looks and feels like something that belonged on cable 10 years ago.
November 06, 2020
It takes its sweet time getting anywhere and it's not an engaging trip. Both Ms. Mara and Mr. Robinson create characters who are sympathetic but also uninteresting; neither provides a reason to hang on.
November 09, 2020
There's no preachiness, just a chronicle of what happened. I went from hating the show and preparing my devastating review to deeply admiring it.
November 09, 2020
Robinson, in particular, delivers a nuanced performance in a series that could best be improved by less build-up and even more exploration of the affair's victim.