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Sex Education

2019 – 2023Show4 seasons32 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic787.4Rotten Tomatoes93%77%

A deeply romantic, sensual comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S2E7 "Episode 7" 8.9

Episodes

8.2
8.2
8.4
6.9

Story

Growth is a group project.

Inexperienced Otis channels his sex therapist mom when he teams up with rebellious Maeve to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.

Feels like

  • Honest Coming-of-Age
  • Second-Hand Embarrassment
  • Sex-Positive Education
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • British Teen Comedy
  • Emotionally Intelligent
  • Romantic Tension
  • Family Dysfunction & Healing
  • Vibrant Soundtrack
  • Social Anxiety Exploration

Cast

24 of 127 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ben Taylor, Kate Herron, Runyararo Mapfumo
Written by
Laurie Nunn, Sophie Goodhart, Mawaan Rizwan
Produced by
Jon Jennings
Music by
Oli Julian

Everyone

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Facts

January 11, 2019 · September 21, 2023 · Ended

First aired
January 11, 2019
Last aired
September 21, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Light Feminine and Dark Feminine, Themed Party, Detention Episode +9

  • Light Feminine and Dark Feminine
  • Themed Party
  • Detention Episode
  • Blended Family Drama
  • Hypocrite
  • High-School Dance
  • Triumphant Reprise
  • Crying Wolf
  • Clique Tour
  • Continuity Nod
  • Interclass Friendship
  • Bait-and-Switch

12 of 113 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sex Education?"

Questions about Sex Education

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sex Education?

Netflix

In the United States, Sex Education streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Sex Education worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 78). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.9 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of Sex Education is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Episode 7 (season 2, episode 7) at 8.9, and the lowest is Episode 8 (season 4, episode 8) at 6.5.

Will Sex Education make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Sex Education good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Sex Education use?

Light Feminine and Dark FeminineThemed PartyDetention EpisodeBlended Family DramaHypocriteHigh-School DanceTriumphant RepriseCrying WolfClique TourContinuity NodInterclass FriendshipBait-and-Switchand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 tropes for it, including Light Feminine and Dark Feminine, Themed Party, and Detention Episode.