Tessa(2015)

Tessa is a Dutch series following a high school teacher who commands fierce loyalty from her students while baffling the adults around her. A single mother navigating both parenthood and the classroom, Tessa refuses to play by conventional rules—she's compassionate with her pupils but reckless in her personal life, creating constant friction with colleagues and school administration. Based on the Danish hit Rita, the show balances comedy with genuine emotional weight as Tessa's unconventional methods and volatile choices threaten everything she's built. Her students see a mentor who truly listens; everyone else sees chaos waiting to happen. Tessa explores what it means to be a good teacher when you're falling apart behind closed doors.