Tessa

Tessa (2015-2016)

EndedScripted showDrama

The middle school is the hardest time of your life. Especially if you're forty! That approach forms the basis for the new drama series, Tessa that transmits BNN from autumn on NPO 1. The series tells of the tough, politically incorrect teacher Tessa. She smokes in the girls' bathroom, it does with the rector and everybody says exactly what it is. The students run away with her, but adults can get a grip on her.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:30 (45 min)

Recent Episodes

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S01E08De Moederjanv. 21, 2016
S01E07De Princesjanv. 14, 2016
S01E06De Hypocrietjanv. 7, 2016
S01E05De Beschermerdéc. 24, 2015
S01E04De Wolvindéc. 17, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Tessa premiere?

Tessa premiered on August 20, 2015.

Who starred as the lead in Tessa?

Tessa was led by the actress Joey King.

What is the genre of Tessa?

Tessa is categorized as a comedy-drama television series.

Who are the creators of Tessa?

The creators of Tessa are Nick Antosca and Bryan Fuller.

What is the storyline of Tessa?

Tessa is centered around a young girl, Tessa, who moves in with her dad, George, in the suburbs after her mother leaves the family.

Who played Tessa's dad, George?

The role of Tessa's dad, George, was played by actor Jon Heder.

What is the setting of Tessa?

Tessa is based in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

What was Tessa's relationship with her dad, George?

Tessa's relationship with her dad, George, was awkward and strained, given her new surroundings and difficulty adjusting to life in the suburbs.

Who were Tessa's neighbors in the suburbs?

Tessa's neighbors in the suburbs were the Altman family.

What was the name of Tessa's neighbor who became her best friend?

Tessa's neighbor who became her best friend was named Lisa.

Who played Tessa's best friend, Lisa, in Tessa?

The role of Tessa's best friend, Lisa, was played by actress Kiersey Clemons.

How did Tessa cope with her new life in the suburbs?

Tessa coped with her new life in the suburbs by sarcastic humor and by finding friends among few of the neighbors.

Who played the role of Tessa's absentee mother in Tessa?

The role of Tessa's absentee mother was played by actress Malin Akerman.

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