A Teacher is an American drama television miniseries created by Hannah Fidell based on her film of the same name. The series stars Kate Mara and Nick Robinson. It is produced by FX and premiered on sister streaming service FX on Hulu on November 10, 2020.[1][2][3] Critical reception to the miniseries was generally positive. The characterization of the two leads, performances, pacing, and expansion over the original were largely seen as improvements upon the film, while the ending was generally criticized for its rushed nature, lack of closure, and simple handling of complex issues.[citation needed]
Premise
Set in the span of 10 years, this series follows a female English teacher in her early 30s as she begins to groom and abuse her 17-year-old male student in the fictional high school of Westerbrook in Austin, Texas.[2][4][5]
Cast and characters
Main
Kate Mara as Claire Wilson, a high school English teacher in her early 30s who engages in an illicit affair with one of her students
Nick Robinson as Eric Walker, a popular high school senior whose illicit relationship with his teacher has lifelong implications
Ashley Zukerman as Matt Mitchell, Claire’s husband
Shane Harper as Logan Davis, one of Eric’s best friends
Marielle Scott as Kathryn Sanders, a French teacher and Claire’s newest friend
Dylan Schmid as Josh Smith, one of Eric’s best friends
Adam David Thompson as Nate Wilson, a local police officer and Claire’s older brother
Jana Peck as Victoria Davis, Logan and Cody’s mother who becomes hostile toward Claire once her crime comes to light
Recurring
Rya Ingrid Kihlstedt as Sandy Walker, Eric’s supportive single mother who works to care for him and his younger brothers
Cameron Moulène as Cody, a frat member and Logan’s older brother
Camila Perez as Alison Martinez, Eric’s ex-girlfriend
Ciara Quinn Bravo as Mary Smith, Josh’s younger sister
Charlie Zeltzer as Phil Walker, one of Eric’s younger brothers
Matt Raymond as Devin Walker, another of Eric’s younger brothers
M. C. Gainey as Wyatt Wilson, Claire and Nate’s formerly alcoholic father
Devon Bostick as Ryan, Eric’s college roommate who tries to help him adjust to life in college
