Viewers Are Convinced That 'Comedy Isn't Dead' After Watching New Show That's Getting Rave Reviews

A brand-new sitcom has just been released, and it's already being called the best of the year.

The sitcom format, which has been in desperate need of a refresh for quite a while, is a staple of TV. 

However, it often feels like newer shows just don’t quite measure up to the classics that came before them.

We've all experienced the frustration of wanting to watch something that will make us laugh. 

And many of us have found ourselves aimlessly scrolling through Netflix, only to end up rewatching an episode of Friends or Modern Family.

While newer shows like Abbott Elementary have proven to be hidden gems, a recent release this week has viewers believing that classic comedy is making a comeback.

FX's English Teacher is a new audience favorite. FX Networks

From FX comes English Teacher, a fresh sitcom-style show streaming on Hulu (or Disney+) that centers around a gay high school English teacher in Austin, Texas. 

The show follows him as he tries to juggle the personal, political, and professional aspects of his life.

Played by Brian Jordan Alvarez, Evan is the school's enthusiastic English teacher. 

He aims to inspire both his students and colleagues, all while encountering some pretty funny challenges along the way.

You can watch the trailer here:

English Teacher offers a hilariously heartfelt look into the everyday life of educators, with a backdrop of today’s skibidi-obsessed generation. 

From old-school gym teachers to loud-mouthed teenagers, the show captures it all.

The show has received glowing reviews from critics. 

Time Magazine even went so far as to call it the "year's best new sitcom." And it seems viewers are loving it as well.

Brian Jordan Alvarez plays the show's lead. FX Networks

One user on Twitter shared, "Just finished watching the first two episodes of English Teacher and realized the war on comedy has not been successful and maybe comedy isn't dead."

Another tweeted, "English Teacher is everything I have ever wanted from a TV show about a gay English teacher. It has changed my life and there are only two episodes so far."

Another enthusiastic viewer said, "It's been 5 minutes I'm immediately convinced that English Teacher is the new comedy begging all of you on here to get on it."

The show is currently holding a strong 97 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, despite having only two episodes out so far.

It looks like it's only going to get better from here.

The first two episodes of English Teacher premiered on September 2 and are now available to stream. 

New episodes are released every Monday on FX and can be streamed on Hulu the following day.