Netflix's The Teacher gets mixed reaction from fans

Alongside The Recruit, Netflix dropped The Teacher earlier this month, a four-part psychological thriller starring Sheridan Smith. Judging by the reaction on social media, fans have had a mixed response to the miniseries.

The new TV series follows Jenna Garvey, played by Sheridan Smith, an emotionally-troubled teacher who is accused of having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old pupil. As the official synopsis explains, "When a student accuses her of assault, a popular English teacher struggles to recall what happened on the drunken night that put her future in peril."

The Teacher explores themes of alcohol abuse and sexual assault, alongside consent, power dynamics and promiscuity. It's pretty heavy going. And while some viewers have praised the show for its handling of such sensitive topics, others have criticised the show for being clunky.

"Watching The Teacher on Netflix and it’s so good," one person wrote, while another put, "The Teacher on Netflix is rather good." Someone else said, "Watching The Teacher, Netflix. Wow! Sheridan Smith is an amazing Actress! Heart and soul in every role."

Others were less convinced though. "If you like a clunky script full of holes and cliché The Teacher on Netflix might be up your street," one put.

Someone else said, "Watching The Teacher on Netflix! The plot holes & poor dialogue make for a really great drinking game. It’s one of the worst shows I’ve seen in a long while!"

Guess there's only one way to find out which opinion you agree with.

The Teacher is now streaming on Netflix.

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