At best, hes a supporting character in other peoples lives.

For most of the kids he teaches, hed barely qualify as a walk-on part.

Its fair to say that he struggles in all those areas.

“ENGLISH TEACHER” –  Season 1 – Pictured:  Brian Jordan Alvarez as Evan Marquez.  CR: Pari Dukovic/FX

Brian Jordan Alvarez (right) in ‘The English Teacher.‘Pari Dukovic/FX

His principal, Grant, just wants to be left alone.

(The great character actor Enrico Colantoni hilariously embraces Grants apathy.)

(*) Several of them are played by prominent TikTok and Instagram creators, includingAliyah Bahand Ben Bondurant.

He means well, but inevitably goes about everything in the worst possible way.

Ive seen all the first six of eight episodes.