Sex Education (2019)

Kernel Score: 91% · 7,760 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Drama

First aired: 2019-01-11

Seasons: 4 · 32 episodes

Is Sex Education worth watching?

Must-watch. A funny, frank and kind teen comedy about a nervous boy running a sex advice clinic at school. It treats awkward subjects honestly and cares about its whole cast, not just the leads.

Watch it if you

  • like warm, honest teen comedy-drama
  • want a show that talks openly about sex and relationships
  • enjoy ensemble casts with a lot of heart

Skip it if you

  • dislike explicit talk and nudity
  • want a show without teenagers

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Sex Education

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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

Sex Education parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that Sex Education is a TV-MA comedy-drama centered explicitly on teenage sexuality, candid sex talk, and identity themes.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Explicit and candid depictions and discussions of teenage sexuality are the show's core subject matter.
  • Language: Moderate — TV-MA rated with expected strong language for a teen sex comedy.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Sex Education

If you liked Sex Education, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Never Have I Ever (2020) — 90%: Funny, heartfelt teen show about growing up awkwardly.
  • Heartstopper (2022) — 91%: Gentle, sincere teen story with lots of warmth.
  • Skins (2007) — 91%: Rawer teen ensemble drama, less polished and more reckless.
  • Love, Victor (2020) — 91%: Coming-of-age comedy about identity and first love.
  • Atypical (2017) — 89%: Sweet, honest comedy about growing up differently.
  • I Am Not Okay with This (2020) — 90%: Teen outsiders dealing with awkward, strange changes.

Cast

  • Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn
  • Gillian Anderson as Jean Milburn
  • Ncuti Gatwa as Eric Effiong
  • Emma Mackey as Maeve Wiley
  • Kedar Williams-Stirling as Jackson Marchetti
  • Thaddea Graham as Sarah 'O' Owens
  • Mimi Keene as Ruby Matthews
  • Anthony Lexa as Abbi Montgomery
  • Connor Swindells as Adam Groff
  • Aimee Lou Wood as Aimee Gibbs

Sex Education FAQ

Is Sex Education worth watching?

Must-watch. A funny, frank and kind teen comedy about a nervous boy running a sex advice clinic at school. It treats awkward subjects honestly and cares about its whole cast, not just the leads.

Where can I watch Sex Education?

In the US you can stream Sex Education on Netflix.

Is Sex Education OK for kids?

Sex Education is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Sex Education is a TV-MA comedy-drama centered explicitly on teenage sexuality, candid sex talk, and identity themes.

What shows are like Sex Education?

If you liked Sex Education, try Never Have I Ever, Heartstopper, Skins and Love, Victor.