Series synopsis
I Am... is an American drama comedy television series that premiered on Channel 4 on July 23, 2019. It was created by Dominic Savage. It stars Vicky McClure, Perry Fitzpatrick, Leanne Best and Sam Spruell.
I am Sam is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Yang Dong-geun, Park Min-young, Park Joon-gyu, Son Tae-young, and T.O.P in his acting debut. It aired on KBS2 from August 6 to October 2, 2007 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. Based on the Japanese comic series Very Private Lesson, Yang plays a geeky, straight-arrowed, under-qualified high school teacher who becomes a live-in tutor for the troublemaking daughter of a notorious gangster, in exchange for one million won. T ...
Premise
I am Sam is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Yang Dong-geun, Park Min-young, Park Joon-gyu, Son Tae-young, and T.O.P in his acting debut. It aired on KBS2 from August 6 to October 2, 2007 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. Based on the Japanese comic series Very Private Lesson, Yang plays a geeky, straight-arrowed, under-qualified high school teacher who becomes a live-in tutor for the troublemaking daughter of a notorious gangster, in exchange for one million won. The drama received average ratings of around 6.5%.
The title is a word play since sam in Korean roughly translates to "teacher" in slang, thus the international title, I am Your Teacher.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vicky McClure as Nicola
- Perry Fitzpatrick as Adam
- Leanne Best as Ava
- Sam Spruell as Barry
- Samantha Morton as Kirsty
- Paul Kaye as Ryan
- Vinette Robinson as Toni
- Anthony Flanagan as Peter
Supporting cast
- Gemma Chan as Hannah
- David Mumeni as Will
- Ed Coleman as Tom
- Arinzé Kene as James
- Sarah Lam as Sally
- Kiran Sonia Sawar as Rebecca
- Jeany Spark as Kate
- Suranne Jones as Victoria
- Ashley Walters as Chris
- Alice May Feetham
- Letitia Wright as Danielle
- CJ Beckford as Michael
Guest cast
- Vicky McClure as Nicola
- Perry Fitzpatrick as Adam
- Leanne Best as Ava
- Sam Spruell as Barry
- Samantha Morton as Kirsty
- Paul Kaye as Ryan
- Vinette Robinson as Toni
- Anthony Flanagan as Peter
- Gemma Chan as Hannah
- David Mumeni as Will
- Ed Coleman as Tom
- Arinzé Kene as James
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | July 23, 2019 | August 18, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 3 | August 5, 2021 | August 19, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 1 | December 8, 2022 | December 8, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Am Nicola Hairdresser Nicola is searching for her romantic ideal, but she's stuck in a coercive relationship with her partner Adam. |
July 23, 2019 |
| 2 |
I Am Kirsty Kirsty is struggling to keep afloat and protect her two young daughters. Working as a cleaner, she is having difficulties paying off debts and, after a frank conversation with a colleague, she contemplates sex work as a means of earning money. The film explores the sacrifices she makes for her family — and how far she’s willing to go to ensure their survival. |
July 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
I Am Hannah Hannah, a woman in her mid-thirties, reaches a crossroads in her life. Facing impediments both within and beyond her control, Hannah is confronted by a crisis of aspiration and identity. |
August 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Am Victoria Victoria seems to have a perfect family, job and home. But beneath the veneer of happiness, something is wrong. |
August 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
I Am Danielle Career-driven Danielle falls for model Michael. But then Danielle discovers a disturbing secret. |
August 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
I Am Maria Maria's 60th sparks clarity about her feelings of discontent. |
August 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Am Ruth In a story for our times, concerned mother Ruth (Kate Winslet) witnesses her teenage daughter Freya (Mia Threapleton) retreating into herself as she becomes consumed by the pressures of social media. |
December 8, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 23, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 8, 2022 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |