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Miniseries – A Teacher

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This drama series examines the complexities and consequences of an illicit sexual affair between a young teacher and her student. Claire is a new teacher at Westerbrook High School in Texas. Dissatisfied in her marriage to her college sweetheart, Claire's life changes when Eric, a personable teenager in her English class, takes an interest in her. Popular and outgoing, Eric is the captain of the soccer team and nearly inseparable from his best friends. Everything seems perfect on the surface, but Eric is forced to juggle the pressures of school, applying for college and a part-time job, all while helping take care of his two younger brothers. Claire and Eric discover an undeniable connection that allows them to escape their lives, but their relationship accelerates faster than either could anticipate. The permanent damage left in the wake of their illicit affair becomes impossible for them, and their friends and family, to ignore.
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Critics Consensus

Beautiful, but slight, A Teacher's attempts to unpack its cautionary tale are admirable, even if its approach is too muted to make a meaningful impact.

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Alessa Dominguez BuzzFeed News Apr 7, 2022
Teacher-student affairs are often portrayed as sexy, salacious scandals. A Teacher gets that they're really about abuse of power. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma News.com.au Apr 11, 2021
A Teacher is generally engaging and more rewarding if you stick with it to the end. Go to Full Review
Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) Mar 19, 2021
3/5
I can't help thinking A Teacher might have imparted its lesson better if it weren't quite so enraptured of the affair too. Go to Full Review
Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 22, 2023
4.5/5
Hulu miniseries A Teacher examines a predatory relationship between a teacher and a high school student, offering meaningful reflections on morality. Go to Full Review
Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) Jan 11, 2022
Kate Mara's work... is interesting, because it gives her character a humanity that is difficult to construct as long as she is aware from which place the viewer perceives her. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Badger S @Setanta80 Aug 30, 2026 Spoilers; Average but definitely binge worthy. It’s kind of silly that Kate Mara’s character is supposed to be thirty and the ‘boy’ is supposed to be 17, almost 18 because it would be legal other than the fact that she’s a teacher, it would make more sense if he were 16 but I assume it’s because they didn’t want to make it to ‘not-kosher’ so the character would only have to spend six months in prison, which we never see a second of by the way, they could have dedicated one episode to her prison life but it is obviously a way to reduce budget in a cheap suburban story. The boy (I can’t remember his name) spends the rest of his life sad about this woman he’s supposed to be madly in lust/love with and becomes some kid councillor for wayward youth apparently as if it were ‘fitting’. Everything is just for the plot only with pretty underdeveloped dialogue that could be better. It ends sourly and abruptly but it does get iys message across well enough. See more Jeff C @cheroky2 Jul 26, 2026 If you like a teacher/student affair show that is both sexy and a thriller because of her getting caught, this is for you! See more Jose A @RT05419380 Aug 18, 2025 The movie presents an interesting theme but could explore it in more depth. The 20-minute format feels too short, making the story — especially the ending — seem rushed. The soundtrack leaves room for improvement, though the acting is convincing. See more Fabrizio L @RT83209799 Jan 22, 2025 Initially a good romance/drama, unfortunately ruined by the over the top morality that distinguishes today's society. See more Kers t @Kshinsing Sep 5, 2023 The topic is potentially triggering, but it's well done, good acting, decent script. I have a 14 year old son, and it did trigger me. There are no two ways about it, what Kate Mara's character did, was beyond wrong. I am surprised that there was no scene where Eric's apparently very sensible and composed mother had a meltdown about the teacher. If anyone did that to my son, I would have to be restrained, at least for a while. I hate Claire, and it's just fictional. See more slyc3 @RT13618084 Dec 31, 2022 writing is poor, pacing is poor, overall just lackluster in anything that would make this a somewhat impactful show See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 10, 2020 Episode 1 It's Claire's first day teaching at a new school and she meets her students, including Eric, a senior in her AP English class. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 10, 2020 Episode 2 A new friend bails out Eric after he gets caught underage drinking; Claire takes Eric on a field trip to a nearby college. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 10, 2020 Episode 3 As Claire and Matt explore pregnancy options, tension begins to build; Claire chaperones the homecoming dance, and Eric expresses his true feelings. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 17, 2020 Episode 4 Claire outlines the rules Eric must follow as their relationship takes a dramatic turn. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 24, 2020 Episode 5 Claire and Eric go away on a secret trip to celebrate his 18th birthday. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 1, 2020 Episode 6 An uncertain Eric is pressed to reveal intimate details of his relationship as Claire's world begins to crumble. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 8, 2020 Episode 7 Eric tries to move on, but fallout from the affair continues to resurface. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 15, 2020 Episode 8 Claire attempts to restart her life, but not everyone is ready for her to change. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 22, 2020 Episode 9 Claire and Eric each hit their breaking point. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 29, 2020 Episode 10 After Claire and Eric have seemingly moved on with their lives, a chance encounter brings new truths to light. Details
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Season Info

Director
Andrew Neel, Hannah Fidell, Gillian Robespierre
Creator
Hannah Fidell
Executive Producer
Hannah Fidell, Michael Costigan, Kate Mara, Louise Shore, Jason Bateman, Daniel Brocklehurst, Daniel Pipski
Screenwriter
Hannah Fidell, Rosa Handelman, Andrew Neel, Boo Killebrew, Ruby Rae Spiegel, Dana Kitchens
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 10, 2020
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