A naive, overly optimistic fellow teacher who often clashes with Gabe's more realistic world view. Production & Themes
The "bully bureaucrat" assistant principal who serves as the show's primary antagonist.
The show centers on Gabe’s efforts to mentor a group of "misfit" but gifted students. His primary conflict often involves protecting these students from being "counseled out" (essentially expelled for low performance) by the bureaucratic and antagonistic Assistant Principal Carlos Hernandez (played by Oscar Nuñez). Gabe uses his signature humor, impressions, and genuine care to help his students unlock their potential while navigating typical high school hurdles like academic decathlons and talent shows. Mr. Iglesias
A high-achieving, socially conscious student who often delivers passionate "righteous diatribes".
is a multicam sitcom that aired on Netflix for two seasons (released in three parts) from 2019 to 2020. The series stars stand-up comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias as a fictionalized version of himself: a good-natured history teacher at his alma mater, Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. Core Premise A naive, overly optimistic fellow teacher who often
Gabe’s best friend and fellow teacher, characterized as a gambling addict with an unrequited crush on a colleague.
The school’s well-meaning but often stressed principal who frequently discusses her lackluster dating life. is a multicam sitcom that aired on Netflix
A beloved history teacher known for his sincerity and frequent use of comedic voices.