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By Joyce Slaton
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Throwback sitcom has lovable characters, some mature humor.
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Mr. Iglesias
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Based on 8 parent reviews
Based on 30 kid reviews
Kids say that the show combines humor with some mature content, making it a mixed experience for younger audiences. While many find it funny and appreciate the positive messages, numerous reviews caution against its appropriateness for children due to explicit language and sexual themes, suggesting it may be better suited for older kids or teens.
- mature content
- positive messages
- humor mixed
- age recommendations
- inappropriate language
- parental discretion
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
It's not that the students in MR. IGLESIAS' classroom are bored in class -- it's just that history seems to have little to do with their lives today. But as their good-natured teacher (Gabriel Iglesias) says, no one teaches history like him. He's beloved by students, colleagues, and his boss and pal Principal Paula Madison (Sherri Shepherd) -- if only that solved all the problems a high school teacher runs across.
Is It Any Good?
With endearing characters and sharply written jokes, this throwback series will remind viewers of classic high school sitcoms like Welcome Back, Kotter and Saved by the Bell. The rhythms are the same (line, line, joke, pause for live-studio laughs, topper with even bigger laughs) and so is the structure, with one big dilemma per show introduced in the first few minutes tidily wrapped up at the end, with everyone smiling, or hugging, or both. But like those hoary sitcoms of yesterday, Mr. Iglesias goes down easily because you quickly grow fond of the quirky characters saying funny stuff.
Importing the same gentle self-deprecating humor he employs in his standup, Gabriel Iglesias is chief amongst said lovable characters. "Dedicated teacher" is an easy hero to get behind, and Iglesias makes it feel natural. The other teachers on staff are fun, too: charming goofus Tony (Jacob Vargas), overachieving Abby (Maggie Geha), grumbling almost-retiree Ray (Richard Gant). Even back-of-the-classroom students may want to show up for this class.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the difference between the school experience portrayed on the show and kids' own experience. What are the differences between TV version and real-life? Does the relationship between teacher and student seem realistic? Do teens have a teacher like Mr. Iglesias?
Schools are a classic setting for TV sitcoms. What others can you name? How is Mr. Iglesias like or different from these shows? What dramatic or comedic possibilities does a school offer?
How do the characters in Mr. Iglesias demonstrate teamwork and communication? Why are these important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 21, 2019
- Cast : Gabriel Iglesias , Sherri Shepherd , Jacob Vargas
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Character Strengths : Communication , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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