‘Abbott Elementary’

Fellow TV obsessives: We finally have a worthy successor to “The Office” in ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” Created by Quinta Brunson, who also stars alongside a terrific ensemble that includes the great Sheryl Lee Ralph, the show centers on an eclectic group of teachers working at an under-resourced elementary school. Loosely inspired by the 40-year career of Brunson’s mother, who worked in the Philadelphia public school system, it begins its regular run Tuesday after a teaser episode aired last month (and is available on Hulu if you need to catch up).

“Abbott Elementary” is primarily a showcase for wildly talented and funny women and I’m in the bag for any comedy that has the smarts to leverage Ralph’s incredible talents.

— Nina Metz, Tribune News Service