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Sex Education

  • TV Series
  • 2019–2023
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
379K
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Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa, and Emma Mackey in Sex Education (2019)
A teenage boy with a sex therapist mother teams up with a high school classmate to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.
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A teenage boy with a sex-therapist mother teams up with a high-school classmate to set up an underground sex-therapy clinic at school.A teenage boy with a sex-therapist mother teams up with a high-school classmate to set up an underground sex-therapy clinic at school.A teenage boy with a sex-therapist mother teams up with a high-school classmate to set up an underground sex-therapy clinic at school.

  • Creator
    • Laurie Nunn
  • Stars
    • Asa Butterfield
    • Gillian Anderson
    • Ncuti Gatwa
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    379K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    197
    7
    • Creator
      • Laurie Nunn
    • Stars
      • Asa Butterfield
      • Gillian Anderson
      • Ncuti Gatwa
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 115Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 20 wins & 67 nominations total

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    Asa Butterfield
    Asa Butterfield
    • Otis Milburn
    • 2019–2023
    Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson
    • Jean Milburn
    • 2019–2023
    Ncuti Gatwa
    Ncuti Gatwa
    • Eric Effiong
    • 2019–2023
    Emma Mackey
    Emma Mackey
    • Maeve Wiley
    • 2019–2023
    Connor Swindells
    Connor Swindells
    • Adam Groff
    • 2019–2023
    Kedar Williams-Stirling
    Kedar Williams-Stirling
    • Jackson Marchetti
    • 2019–2023
    Aimee Lou Wood
    Aimee Lou Wood
    • Aimee Gibbs
    • 2019–2023
    Alistair Petrie
    Alistair Petrie
    • Michael Groff
    • 2019–2023
    Mimi Keene
    Mimi Keene
    • Ruby Matthews
    • 2019–2023
    Chinenye Ezeudu
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    • Viv Odusanya
    • 2020–2023
    Samantha Spiro
    Samantha Spiro
    • Maureen Groff
    • 2019–2023
    Tanya Reynolds
    Tanya Reynolds
    • Lily Iglehart
    • 2019–2021
    George Robinson
    George Robinson
    • Isaac Goodwin
    • 2020–2023
    Patricia Allison
    Patricia Allison
    • Ola Nyman
    • 2019–2021
    Jim Howick
    Jim Howick
    • Colin Hendricks
    • 2019–2023
    Mikael Persbrandt
    Mikael Persbrandt
    • Jakob Nyman
    • 2019–2021
    Rakhee Thakrar
    Rakhee Thakrar
    • Emily Sands
    • 2019–2023
    Chris Jenks
    Chris Jenks
    • Steve Morley
    • 2019–2021
    • Creator
      • Laurie Nunn
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    Reviewers say 'Sex Education' is lauded for its authentic portrayal of teenage experiences, addressing themes like sexuality and self-discovery. The show is celebrated for its empathetic handling of LGBTQ+ issues and emphasis on communication. However, Season 4 faces criticism for an overcrowded cast, underdeveloped storylines, and a shift towards drama. Despite this, earlier seasons are praised for their wit and meaningful exploration of teenage challenges.
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    10cpainter1-4-578820

    I love everything and everyone one in this series

    I am an 80 year old retired psychologist and I am totally enchanted with each and every one of these characters. Life is messy, their lives are messy, and they find ways to deal with and cope with real situations. The acting is wonderful, the stories are wonderful, the filming is wonderful...Simple, free advice? Watch it.
    9cpbigalke

    Fantastic All Around!

    I am so surprised by this show! I'm a 38 year old dude who wouldn't even really consider watching a show like this. I just randomly clicked it because I was bored before going to bed. I typically watch documentaries and shows in the style of The Wire or Game of Thrones. Everything about this show is great! The vibrant acting, the story narrative, the gorgeous cinematography, the absolutely stunning location (Penarth, South Wales), the great characters, the relationships between characters, and Gillian Anderson! I'm also not a fan of sex being portrayed in films and tv because it's usually cringe-worthy, but this is fun and educational. It's like a coming of age film that's really fun but deals with important and complex subjects. I don't typically get hooked on shows but you got me Netflix! Cheers! Well done.
    9andy-salter

    Loved it

    IT'S NOT SET IN THE 80'S, THEY HAVE MOBILE PHONES. IT'S NOT IN AMERICA, NOT ALL BRITISH SCHOOLS WEAR UNIFORMS. THEY ARE IN 6TH FORM, VERY FEW 6TH FORMS WEAR UNIFORMS. IT'S A RUGBY BALL, NOT AN AMERICAN FOOTBALL.

    All in all I loved it.
    8aaravsengar

    Where's the conclusion? 4/10 for last season..7.5 for whole series!!

    **Review of "Sex Education" Season 4**

    I recently finished watching the fourth season of "Sex Education," and I must admit that I'm quite disappointed with the direction the series has taken. The first three seasons were a delightful blend of humor, heartfelt storytelling, and character development, but this season left me feeling like it missed the mark.

    One of the major issues I encountered was the lack of a cohesive and engaging storyline. In previous seasons, the plotlines were well-crafted and kept me eagerly anticipating what would happen next. However, in season 4, it felt like the story was all over the place, lacking a clear and satisfying narrative arc.

    The introduction of new characters also left much to be desired. Unlike the well-developed characters we've come to love, the new additions felt shallow and lacked depth. It seemed like they were introduced merely for the sake of expanding the cast rather than contributing meaningfully to the story. The focus on side cast was way too much that it annoyed me...They should have just given more screen time to main cast for which we have been waiting...

    Moreover, I couldn't help but notice that this season appeared to prioritize the promotion of LGBTQ+ themes at the expense of other essential storylines. While it's important to address such topics sensitively, it felt like an overload, overshadowing the other compelling aspects that made the show great.

    My biggest disappointment, however, was the lack of closure for several key storylines. What about Otis, Ruby, or Maeve? It felt like their character arcs were left hanging without any resolution. Maeve's character, in particular, seemed to regress to where she started in the beginning of the season, which left me feeling unsatisfied.

    In light of these issues, I can't help but give "Sex Education" Season 4 a rating of 4 out of 10. It's a disappointing and, at times, boring conclusion to a series that had so much potential. It's disheartening to witness the decline of what was once a very promising and enjoyable show.
    8Headblade

    It's sixth form, not high school.

    Just thought I'd write this after reading some early comments. These are meant to be 16-18 year olds in sixth form college. I can't speak for all seperate sixth-form colleges, but the one I attended did not have a uniform, was based in an old mansion and yes even in the UK we'd occasionally throw an American Football around. Just because it's not the expected experience doesn't mean it doesn't occur.

    It may feel alien to most, but the environment felt very nostalgic to myself. Now the storyline premise, that's a whole different story!

    As for the plot, at least it's original and two episodes in it hasn't disappointed.

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      Across all episodes the vehicles and TV sets used in the production are all late 20th century (1970-1990) models rather than contemporary 21st century ones. This has been done deliberately as it adds to the slightly unreal context of the show.
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      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.39 (2019)

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    • How many seasons does Sex Education have?Powered by Alexa
    • Wonderful show! Funny, touching, etc etc, but I can't find the song at the end of the 3rd episode!! Please help."I wanna feel every feeling in the book tonight, but only love will remain" etc.I have tried googling the lyrics and shazaaming the song, but I really cant find it.

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giáo Dục Giới Tính
    • Filming locations
      • Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
    • Production company
      • Eleven
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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