The Substitute

The Substitute, as an action-crime-drama, primarily evokes a strong sense of Anxiety due to the dangerous undercover mission and the pervasive crime within a high school. This is coupled with Excitement from the mercenary's direct and often violent actions to clean up the school. Viewers feel significant Anger towards the gang members and drug dealers terrorizing students and teachers, alongside Anticipation as they await the protagonist's next moves and confrontations. There's considerable Empathy for the victims, particularly Jane and the vulnerable students, leading to a strong sense of Satisfaction when justice is delivered. The plot also carries Disturbing undertones due to the depiction of violence and drug circulation in an educational setting.