Abbott Elementary has been renewed for a second season, ABC announced on Monday.Abbott Elementary – starring, created and written by Quinta Brunson – is set in a low-budgeted public school in Philadelphia, and follows a group of teachers trying to do what they can despite the lack of resources.
Featuring Brunson as the optimistic educator Janine Teagues, the cast also includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
The combination of these talented actors made for a unique comedy that is hilarious as it is creative.James, who portrays the elementary’s principal Ava Coleman, released a “statement” about the news of the show’s renewal.Since its debut in December of 2021, Abbott Elementary has been a big hit with audiences and critics alike.
The series is ABC’s top-rated comedy with the demographic aged 18-49, and so far, it has averaged 3.9 million total viewers and a 0.9 rating within that range.
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