The Channel 5 hit drama has been a hit with fans and they want the show to return09:06, 29 Jun 2026Updated 09:22, 29 Jun 2026A “gripping” drama hailed as “a great watch” is available to stream for free - but fans want more.‌Psychological thriller The Teacher follows a different educator whose life descends into chaos due to scandals, classroom politics, or tragic events.‌It quickly became a huge hit with fans thanks to its impressive cast and brilliant storylines.‌The first season first aired in 2022 and focused on Jenna Garvey, played by Sheridan Smith, an emotionally troubled English teacher accused of having a drunken sexual encounter with a student. Due to memory loss, she cannot remember the night in question.Season two, which originally aired in 2024, follows Dani, played by EastEnders star Kara Tointon, an art teacher whose secret affair with a colleague ends in tragedy when a student goes missing during a school trip.‌More than a year later the show made its highly-anticipated return for a third season with The Crown's Victoria Hamilton taking on the lead.It follows Victoria as Helen Simpson, a teacher with more than three decades of classroom experience under her belt.She is described as someone who "dismisses the woke ideologies of the younger generation" and faces a conflict with one of her students, Cressida Bancroft, played by Alice Grant.‌"Influential female student Cressida Bancroft dislikes Helen for accusing her of being a woke warrior to gain popularity," the official synopsis reads."After this clash of ideals, Cressida sets out to turn the world against Helen, before focussing her attention on Helen’s family.‌"Including her son Sam. As Helen delves deeper into Cressida’s past, she uncovers a world of sadness and neglect."Despite the show coming to an end just a few months ago, fans have been left wanting more, as they now beg show bosses for it to return for a fourth season.One fan wrote: “Such a good series and we need another please, Channel 5 drama is so good.”Article continues belowAnother said: “Series 4 please.” A third wrote: “Watched them all. Great watch!!” Meanwhile one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter) after the second season aired: "Loved that. Kept me gripped the whole time.”Another wrote: "Omg #TheTeacher was absolutely brilliant… wow what a twist did not expect that."You can stream all three seasons of The Teacher on Channel 5