Abbott Elementary Is Not The New Parks & Rec (And That's A Good Thing)

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Abbott Elementaryshares many of the same characteristics as Parks and Recreation, but the two shows are actually very different, and it’s for the better. The show is a refreshing and relatable take on working in public service and the timing of such a show couldn’t be better. With Quinta Brunson at the helm of a diverse list of cast members, Abbott Elementaryis setting itself apart as a funny and hopeful take on the education profession that teachers need now more than ever.

Abbott Elementaryis in the popular mockumentary styleand takes place in Philadelphia’s Willard R. Abbott Elementary. From the very start, it’s obvious that this school is lacking in money, and the teachers have had to pick up the slack in whatever creative ways they possibly can. The characters all bring a very unique strength to the table, from the enthusiastic go-getter Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) to the wise veteran teacher Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph), the school is filled with teachers who are all just trying to do the right thing, no matter how much red tape they encounter along the way.

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Abbott Elementaryhas a diverse cast of actors, unlike Parks and Recreation, aiming to be relatable to a wider audience. The show is more about the general trials and tribulations of working in public education rather than focusing on any one problem at the center of its story, like trying to fill in a pit to create a park in Parks and Recreation. Abbott Elementaryhas kept the public service element in its show, but with it being placed in a school setting, it adds the dynamic of working with kids, which is a constant, pleasant reminder for the teachers in the show as to why it’s