Parents' Guide to

Mr. Iglesias

By Joyce Slaton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Throwback sitcom has lovable characters, some mature humor.

TV Netflix Comedy 2019
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Based on 5 parent reviews

Alexander P.
Alexander P. Parent of 15-year-old
March 3, 2023
age 17+
I was going to put 15 cause I watched it with my 15 year old but since someone put like 5 and up I’m trying to kinda counter act it.

This title has:

Too much sex
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
Ashmuggle
Ashmuggle Adult
March 16, 2021
age 12+

Great Morals, Yet Fun For Parents

If youre a fan of Fluffy, otherwise known as Gabriel Iglesias, you're going to love this show. It boarders on the same kind of content as his stand up comedy. No visual sexualized content, but a few lewd jokes for parents to catch. This comical show is a bit of a slow burn, so it's the perfect choice for a casual day or break on the couch.

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
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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?

Our review:
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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?

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