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- Netflix
- Jan 11, 2019
- Netflix
- Jan 11, 2019
- Netflix
- Jan 11, 2019
- Netflix
- Jan 11, 2019
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 Critic Reviews
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95% Positive
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5% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 Critic Reviews
79
95% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
5% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Ultimately, this is a show with an unexpectedly wide appeal. Twenty-first-century teenagers are going to find real comfort and companionship in these characters, while those of us old enough to have seen those John Hughes movies at the cinema will wish Sex Education had been there for us.
Sex Education blends teen sex-romp tropes with a refreshing level of empathy. [11 Jan 2019, p.44]
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 289 User Ratings
8.0
84% Positive
243 Ratings
243 Ratings
8% Mixed
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
8% Negative
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 289 User Ratings
8.0
84% Positive
243 Ratings
243 Ratings
8% Mixed
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
8% Negative
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
Season 1 was a perfect introduction to all the characters, I loved the writing, cast and storylines.
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SEASON 1
Under Nunn and directors Ben Taylor and Kate Herron (each of whom helm four episodes), this is a series that modernizes the genre to embrace every kind of kid--the sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, waistoids, dweebies, dickheads, all of 'em!--and without pandering to any singular point of view in doing so.
Sex Education is just as much about the triumphs, the times things do go right, and the consequences of emotional vulnerability that ultimately make it a happy and satisfying watch.
The show is graphic, gross, and inherently earnest: No matter how mortifying Otis might find his mother, he’s internalized her refusal to judge anyone.
Sex Education won’t be for everybody. The humor is often very dark, the awkwardness so cringe-inducing it can be difficult to watch. But like a well-meaning teen therapist, its intentions are so good that it’s difficult to hold much against the series. Like a generous partner, it’s willing to experiment and find a balance that works. And like sex--like good sex anyway--it’s often an absolute pleasure.
Eager to please but confused, Sex Education could do with a stint on the therapist’s couch itself.
Sex Education has awareness at its core. But thinking about sexuality, talking about these themes, does not necessarily mean the experience, the protagonist exemplifies this very well, being a virgin. It's not about encouraging, and whoever finds it is living in the moon world and that's it. The point is that young people are, whether we like it or not, having sex, without using condoms, having toxic relationships, among other numerous problematic issues that are real in this world of youth. Even the approach to abortion, so private and candid given the script, has to do with the question of our moralism as opposed to reality and what we need to do about it, not against it. Communication needs to happen, because while taboo is taboo, no one will learn anything. And, let's face it, it's pretty ridiculous for a virgin boy to educate his peers about sexuality.
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SEASON 1
"Sex Education" is charming, the cast has great chemistry with one another and overall a very enjoyable ride. However, it falls flat when it is trying to tackle more serious themes of cyberbullying, ****, racism, ad abortion. The characters lack motivation and momentum. Due to this, the "powerful" character moments that are scattered throughout the show feels empty.
Overall, I enjoyed it. However, it lacked a serious narrative, an overarching theme, and strong characters. Quite forgettable.
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SEASON 1
I admittedly just watched the pilot and would leave a review there, but S1 episodes aren't available for review. This is such a well written show with sympathetic characters and very strong acting. But after watching the pilot, I thought to **** I really want to watch an entire show about kids and their sex problems? Not really. It feels like low stakes television because in the end you know that none of these problems are so serious that they can't be resolved by aging, maturing, and finding a good therapist.
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SEASON 1
Sex Education starts off by ticking every box of the stereotypical high school hypersex scene, no-imagination-at-all. Yes, it's R-rated for its softcore porn scenes which is a shame because it's really designed for a 13yo's mentality and budding hormones - we adults can and do see far better sex scenes so this is kind of a waste. And Gillian Anderson. From the FBI X-Files to an anorexic looking single-mom (because that hasn't been done to death) sex therapist just an explicit conversation away from license revocation. And the high school characters are played by those well into their 20s/30s, so that's really authentic [eye roll]. And this is a British series, so you get the weird accents, the confusing slang, and the general, beatdown depression of British life. All that in the first episode. Guys I tried, I really tried to get through the second episode but it was just as painful so I called time-of-death. I REALLY am anxious though to start "Future Man" season 2 like now!
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SEASON 1