sex education is the best teen show in existence (+ a costume review)

[@gremlita]

also today is my birthday 🥰

[@ivana280]

AYYY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@inesds2848]

HBD!!

[@alluwe.]

Happy bithday

[@robertpattinsonismyhusband666]

happy birthday queen mina!!!!! ❤️

[@ichinihq]

Happy birthdayyy :D

[@shasisstuff]

can we talk about how Adam and Principal Groff were literally the perfect casting. I was convinced that they were father and son irl

[@elzzz2000]

And maeve and her mom as well They look so similar

[@GiaM184]

Literally I was like damn this casting is great every episode I was watching

[@zelie_stbh]

also maeva,her mom and her brother the casting is juste perfect

[@revolrtol]

Yes!! The attitude, the looks the reactions, all so similar!!

[@mouldyegg8318]

Exactly what I thought!!

[@rosebook7909]

I have noticed that a lot of teen shows are now portraying therapy and mental health in a good light, which is something I really enjoy seeing.

[@hesnotquitedead]

You hear that, 13 Reasons Why?

[@Essfffssfff]

Yep Young Royals and Skam are good examples as well

[@erikperhs_]

@@hesnotquitedead Well, 13 Reasons Why raised the conversation in MANY spaces actually. In my school, we had classes about mental health, depression, suicide and etc because of all the talking around the show.

[@aksharagudipati4094]

@@Essfffssfff also atypical!!

[@llamacran]

Yes! Cruel Summer did well with this -- the lead's therapist even discussed how an older man had been grooming the lead, which was so refreshing to see after something like Pretty Little Liars where the show glorified a similar relationship.

[@FredericChen]

Having Riverdale and Snax Education on the same platform is night and day

[@celesteallen4584]

Lol. I literally watched S.E. right after Riverdale and was like omg. So this is what a teen show is supposed to be. But to be fair, Riverdale is very tongue and cheek about its "teen show" status with a lot of meta jokes. So they both kinda work for me.

[@professionalairhead5642]

Well hello there, love your channel. ❤️

[@fizzychizzy]

Riverdale was not created to be distributed by Netflix, though. Riverdale was created for an American TV channel, CW. So they weren't really backed by the same people. It would make sense that Snax Education was made for a platform that includes Stranger Things (nostalgia and character development) and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (dark at times and campy). In fact, its really interesting to see that the creators of Sabrina and Riverdale are the same people (Greg Berlanti and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa) but have vastly different levels in quality. All this to say that network TV is not where it needs to be.

[@champagneproblemz7386]

well to be fair,the shows are about very different things and riverdale isn't a netflix original

[@pagesinked]

Except in the US Riverdale is made by the channel The CW where Supernatural was and the DC Comics shows are, and where Gossip Girl was, its not a a Netflix original like SE is.

[@EF-kk3vh]

Maeve's hair dye being faded and her roots growing in is one of my favorite things about the character design. It makes her so much more realistic and relatable than other teenaged characters with PERFECT self-done hair dye and ugh I love it

[@maggiemcfly5267]

Talking about Maeve's hair, I wanna say that she didn't dyed her hair back to a darker color because of the school. She did it because her mom gave her a pink gift and said something like "it matches your hair" kind of as a compliment and that bothered her.

[@bennyton2560]

@@maggiemcfly5267 oh didnt notice that!

[@aylennarbaes]

@@maggiemcfly5267 She also said something like "I used to dye my hair like that" and she doesn't want to be like her mum so

[@fayeshaw4468]

i love this small detail!! i have bleached blonde hair and my roots are super grown out because in real life, you don’t always have the time or money to bleach ur roots constantly

[@thatgaypotato7234]

I cried for a whole hour when Adam hugged Ola saying no one had called him their friend before

[@Bubbles603]

Just a quick 9 months check-in. You good my fellow gay potato?

[@thatgaypotato7234]

@@Bubbles603 YES I'm good! how sweet of you to check in, how are you??

[@Bubbles603]

@@thatgaypotato7234 Great thanks! Glad you're feeling better

[@aldanaalbadr8050]

Ruby and Adams character development, i feel like a proud mommy

[@choicethetaurus]

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[@earfquake3989]

@@choicethetaurus wow bestie i don't like clicking links but this is so good!

[@takedown9425]

@@choicethetaurus Your voice is so soft and sweet ,I love it ❤️

[@earthbender1220]

@@choicethetaurus This good , I don’t regret clicking the link

[@elbuki4547]

SAME

[@nithya-1037]

i like how each of these characters are meant to represent a particular stereotype in teen drama, but then try to break that stereotype in every way possible !! the bully, the gay best friend, the "bad girl" trope, the mean girls-esque trio, etc. etc. and as the show progresses, you get to see the layers under their respective tropes and how they're all multi-dimentional characters, like humans usually are

[@user-ok4xb1rd9f]

I've seen so many people say this, but I honestly don't see it. Like I've definitelly seen those characters before. To me it seems like the "bad boy/girl" character being actually smart is quite old. The same goes for bullies being bullies because they have bad situation at home and/or they are also quuer.

[@nithya-1037]

@@user-ok4xb1rd9f oh of course !! i meant it in the sense that ive not personally seen it quite so fleshed out ^^

[@eoincampbell1584]

@@user-ok4xb1rd9f To me the difference is that the tropes that they fall into are specifically depicted as stereotypes within the world of the show, and all the characters have a different relationship with how they are perceived by the people around them based off of that stereotype. So when they break out of those tropes it's not playing against type it's playing against the expectations of those around them, and that conflict is explored in a bunch of ways.

[@user-ok4xb1rd9f]

@@nithya-1037 Oh I see. I don't mean it in a bad way. I am just trying to see what other people are saying. But definitely there's way more interesting and in depth characters than in other shows. And there's actual character development as the show goes.

[@nocturnalanimals5884]

i also love how they show that anti-blackness can be portrayed differently in the way hope treats the darkskin characters on the show. (judging jackson when she just met him and also assuming he wasn’t head boy, saying cal isn’t a good nb in comparison to layla, seeing viv as a token to make the school look good and the “i don’t understand your slang” sentence to cal)

[@Felix-yg3qv]

this!

[@eoincampbell1584]

Oh absolutely. When it comes to racism, queerphobia, ableism, classism, and misogyny (there they are, the big 5) so much media just goes for just like... bullying and violence. And it's not that those things don't happen but if we only focus on those we can end up just placing the blame on violently oppressive people and won't actually address how we internalise and contribute to systems of oppression ourselves. So seeing a show where a headmasters' generally bad attitude towards students directly intersects with her profiling and stereotyping them for their skin colour, where people's lack of understanding about the effects of poverty hurts Maeve way more than any direct comments about it, where female characters and queer characters spread oppressive ideas themselves but learn over time to be better and support each other is just so great. And on top of that it still acknowledges the more violent dangers that exist because of these systems of oppression, like when Eric gets attacked or when Aimee is assaulted, without feeling like it's just punishing its characters for being marginalized. Heck I wrote another youtube comments essay, someone stop me please.

[@sumayasaid3715]

Right! Most of us commonly face racism through slick remarks and micro aggressions

[@yippedoodah]

@@eoincampbell1584 Hope made me so angry but casting someone from Girls as a "girlboss" was honestly such a clever thing to do.

[@literaIIyshy]

@@yippedoodah she's the personification of white feminism and i love how well they portrayed that

[@rosemarygomes4350]

I cried when Adam’s dad stood up to his brother. I love the character development

[@laurenm2000]

I cried when he was cooking and dancing in the kitchen. he was finally happy :)

[@TheEpicFail79]

i love how the characters outfit repeat! Maeve has like two or three jackets that she wears over and over again (which is exactly what i myself do too haha) which just feels so much more 'relatable'. Also I love love Aimee's wardrobe! It feels very 70s inspired, she wears a lot of flares and her hair is styled in a way that - to me - seems very 70s and I love it, wish i could have her wardrobe

[@liyre4189]

oh my god i LOVE aimee's hair

[@edsp666]

Yes I love that each character has an actual wardrobe you see different pieces of recurring, instead of a character having a different dress every episode, they will wear a skirt and a top on one day, then they will both be styled in different outfits in later episodes. Makes them feel so real and establishes the personalities of each character really well

[@sxfiya6181]

what i love about sex education is the fact it brings representation of both gay and poc communities without making it seem like tokenism which is SO refreshing to see. none of the characters are perfect - they are all flawed in a way but it actually makes them more well rounded and relatable. it manages to address serious topics in a great way and is honestly one of my favourite netflix originals of all time

[@uknwme8995]

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[@misssteak1290]

Like fr the diversity feels so natural, and each character have their own depth. Even hope was a good villain

[@sxfiya6181]

@@misssteak1290 exactly! a lot of representation of minorities in media focuses heavily on the negative aspects of it, and whilst SE does highlight this, it also shows how freeing sexuality can be and that our differences can be a positive thing

[@strudelh]

@Erwin Lii I feel like they handle it well with Adam but I agree, it’s a predictable trope.

[@kuddlecat]

@Erwin Lii they didn't really get together tho like yes they ended up dating but they were both in different places so it didn't really worked out. And well, we know it's all about his dad and it took them 3 season so we can empathize with his dad too because no one really is born evil. I think next season will either be him romancing Rahim or they will focus on him building back his relationships again with his dad and friends since at the end they hinted Adam was completely friendless

[@dashingtherouxthesnow4017]

As a straight guy, I was surprised to find how Lily and Eric's wardrobe on the show actually affected my own personal wardrobe. I've always felt pressure to conform to hypermasculine heterosexuality and so avoided colourful clothes, but watching Sex Ed made me rethink who I was dressing for; myself or who I perceived to be those judging me. I've incorporated a lot more pastels and plaids into my wardrobe and am much more comfortable wearing vibrant clothes. Rather than conforming to what I felt I was expected to wear, I've started dressing for myself more and expressing myself how I wish to express myself. It's amazing how refreshing rhe character representation in Sex Education really is, and is having a net positive on its viewers. At first, people made comments to me about my personal style but I feel they stopped because they've noticed how I'm happier now I'm expressing myself how I wish to. Embracing your feminine aspects doesn't make you less of a man, and Sex Education encouraged me to know this. Excellent video Mina, I really enjoyed it!

[@ciaranavan8915]

wow so proud of you :)

[@gsa3969]

Colourful clothes are actually hypermasculine....look at animals in nature, or just any uniform soldiers had during every war possible

[@melowlw8638]

@@gsa3969 this means men are now *actually* embracing masculinity,, like a beautiful colourful bird 🤧🤧

[@abbacadaver]

This is really refreshing to see. I’m glad you were able to do that.

[@saturngxrl]

Love this for you 👏🏽👏🏽

[@evan_sunprince]

It wasn't until you pointed out that Otis and Eric are physically affectionate that I realized it. And it makes me so happy to see. I'm a very affectionate person, and seeing that they normalize that between male friends is great.

[@GiaM184]

I also love that Asa said his friendship with Ncuti is basically the same as Otis and Eric.

[@emericcson123]

@@GiaM184 There are definitely times in season 3 when I can't tell if it's the actors or the characters between them lol I love it so much

[@bennyton2560]

it takes a gay friend to do that i love Ncuti so much

[@cristianocaravaggio2731]

Me too, that’s something that really touched my heart. I find that other men don’t like it or feel weirded out when I’m affectionate with them, they associate it with sexuality, not simple friendship which also involved platonic love.

[@aw7145]

I really liked that they talked about non-binary people binding and especially *safely* binding! It was a small thing, but it felt really important and as a nonbinary person (albeit, not a teenager anymore) that binds, it made me feel good to see it represented ☺️

[@job8170]

I was glad they addressed this too!! So helpful for young NB's at the start of their journey of self discovery to keep them safe.

[@OcyTaviAh]

I was so worried when they brought out the Ace Bandages but then they properly addressed it and my god if was so vindicating

[@aw7145]

@@OcyTaviAh yes! when I was watching the ace bandage scene I was like "nonononono don't do that! 😬😬😬" the whole time haha. But they handled it so well! I was pleasantly surprised

[@tom-ch5ii]

I want to see more of Cal and the other student (forgot their name soz!), I feel like they have a lot more potential as personal growth rather than bringing out the worst in another character, cough, Hope, and helping Jackson to discover himself sexually, I want to learn more about them especially.

[@Joy-ny3rc]

@@tom-ch5ii Cal was great, every scene they have, was pretty authentic, I loved it, and I really like Jackson's storyline in all the seasons, i didn't like much of Viv's arc this season but her mean girls moment totally paid off, I love when they make mean girls references!!

[@ari7836]

i like how when they show cliché teen film aspects in the show like "the mean friend group", "obsessed with boys", "dumb blonde"; they do it in a way where it isn't cringy because the show makes it aware its cliché, they mock at it and portray it more as a joke but still give the characters more than just that going for them. Aimee for example shes the "dumb blonde" but they still give her more life than just being dumb and give her experiences that make her more than just the comedic relief

[@bennyton2560]

I love how she got better at baking in s3!

[@olivialayne06]

One of my favorite parts of the show is the writing of friendships. Otis and Eric/Maeve and Aimee are understandably the fan faves. Ola and Adam are also becoming cute little besties.But I also love Ruby, Anwar, and Olivia. On the surface they seem like your stereotypical superficial mean clique but this most recent season did a good job at showing how there is genuine love amongst the three of them. They really do care about each other. Another great friendship moment was last season, all the girls sitting on the bus to support Aimee. It made me teary. This show just does a good job at making these characters feel real😭

[@tarral3a]

jackson and cal too! theyre friendship is pretty new bcs it came on the 3rd season but they quickly became one of my favs!!

[@dooby5833]

@@tarral3a Omg yes, cal became one of my favorite characters so quickly and they really helped jackson start to discover himself and his beliefs

[@karabokhanyile]

Idk about Ruby,Anwar and Olivia because they haven't gone to her house before and Otis was the first to visit her house lol Fake friends imo

[@dooby5833]

@@karabokhanyileI think your logic is flawed😭😭They comforted her and came over right away when her and otis broke up and they kept otis away from her

[@karabokhanyile]

@@dooby5833 That's all you got? a stupid breakup over having a chance to learn about her home situation including her father's health? really ? None of them are genuine hence Ruby never felt the need to open up and once she did she saw it as a sign of true love which was a premature presumption,that proves that she isn't used to having people around her who care enough to know deeper stuff about her smh

[@sumedhasampath8919]

this show was so refreshing to watch with the number of issues they discussed in different situations along with how to deal with them too. absolutely loved how the guys like Otis and Jackson were so mature and kind (not that they don't have flaws) because of strong women figures in their lives! Adam's character development and his relationship with his mom is also the cutest :) also, Eric is an ABSOLUTE. ICON. Edit: Eric cheating was not okay, ngl I lost respect for him. I like that he’s not afraid to express himself, especially when it comes to his family. But the cheating thing was horrible.

[@morganjarvis7]

No Eric cheated on Adam so?

[@aksharagudipati4094]

@@morganjarvis7 but like he had a reason. doesn't justify it, but there was a valid reason. he felt trapped in their relationship bc he was ready to be himself and adam just wasn't

[@viviannguyen4006]

@@aksharagudipati4094 it's not a good reason. Goes to show that all the characters are flawed in some ways. Dissapointed in Eric, but it was best they split.

[@android123lover]

@@aksharagudipati4094 There is never a valid reason to cheat. You can always let your partner know how you feel by communication. I was disappointed with Eric. I’m glad they did show it because it makes it look real and show that they aren’t perfect.

[@anushrees4981]

@@aksharagudipati4094 eric cheated twice! Once on Rahim with Adam and next on Adam with a random person he met. He was also not very understanding about Adam at all right from the start couldn't root for him this season

[@haley5735]

honestly I love the ambiguity of the setting. timeless, placeless, and fresh (mainly just western styles). it's quite fun to watch what each character likes to wear, because all of them have style

[@xfreja]

timeless and placeless? it’s a 21st century sixth form set in wales in the uk.

[@iyawakarehen]

ngl when i first started the show i was a bit confused about the time period until someone mentioned google or got their smartphone out or sth because the outfits were so all over the place lmao. my millenial ass spent time wondering if gen z high schoolers these days were very into vintage looks or if the costume dept just decided to have fun on the show but tbh it's probably both lol

[@piclagiuu]

Where is you profile pic drawing from? 😍💖

[@mothma_am]

@@iyawakarehen we are very into vintage looks, but the costume department was probably having a lot of fun as well :) -a gen z youngster

[@radhikaaart4256]

Where's your profile picture from..? 😍

[@hannahseling1513]

as a teen myself, the way the show portrayed asexuality really helped me. It was one of the first this is me, that sounds like me moments I've ever had with a piece of media. The normalization of sex-ed is really incredibly important and the show handles it brilliantly.

[@sonchik6324]

Totally agree! Putting an asexual perspective in a show centered around sex was a brave move and I’m glad they did it. Sex Education isn’t entirely easy to watch as an asexual (the opening scene of season 3 was… something) but it shows that having great characters within an interesting story overshadows everything.

[@hannahseling1513]

@@sonchik6324 I am with you completely. It was just really refreshing since asexuality seems to be mostly forgotten about in our cultural landscape. The graphic depictions of sex initially turned me off somewhat as well, but the framing of the sex scenes and the writing of the show kind of won me over. And it's not like I have a problem with other people having sex.

[@hannahseling1513]

@Stellar-Mia Bar-Even You're obviously entitled to feel that way and well within your rights to criticize the show. And, to be frank, I kind of agree with your point. Like how many confirmed asexual main characters on TV can you name? Ready, set, go. Is it next to none? Well, here's this side character thrown in. I stand by the sentiment that I think the representation was done tastefully, but I'm just kind of tired of the narrative that minorities should just be unconditionally thankful to get any representation at all without room to critique. (Was that very rambly? I feel like that was quite incoherent, sorry.)

[@zahza2707]

@Stellar-Mia Bar-Even Trueeee, and I was also low-key hoping Otis was ace in the first season but you know, it is what it is

[@dog771]

@Stellar-Mia Bar-Even i think part of the reason there were no asexual main characters is because the show mainly focuses on sexual relationships and encounters. maeve is the only character i can think of who has a developed storyline unrelated to sex. even adam and jackson, despite the complex problems they face at home, are largely developed through their relationships to sex and sexual partners (perhaps jackson to a lesser extent than adam, but still). regardless, i really, really wish the asexual girl would've gotten more screen time. heck, she was such a minor character, i can't even remember her name! her navigation of romantic relationships as an asexual would definitely fit the theme of the show, even with the lack of sex. but from her limited screen time, it didn't seem she was eager to jump into romantic relationships either-she said she'd like to fall in love "one day" (implying "eventually, but not now"), and was more focused on theatre. like she wasn't the main character of sex ed, but, as the lead in the musical, she was definitely the main character in the theatre department at their school. so with this in mind, i guess it does make sense she didn't have a larger role in the show? she would've had to either break character to fit the show's theme, or the show would've had to diverge from its focus on sex to accommodate her. i just hope we eventually see an asexual character whose storyline does fit naturally in the show!!

[@miiasaurous]

Mina coming through with the reminder to watch season 3 ✅ honestly I wasn’t about to watch it because I was SOOOOOO embarrassed after what happened to otis’s attitude in season 2 EEEEK hopefully it doesn’t hurt me too badly the third time around lol

[@pragya6413]

Miiaaaaaaaaaa I love you and your videos just wanted to say that . Thanks 🙏🏻

[@asharooni]

Yeah Otis is embarrassing

[@damnnn3790]

Welp

[@ValerieSparrowW]

i did notttt expect u hereee omg one of the best watches one of the best shows xD

[@a.dpepito4695]

i love for this interaction ♡

[@mitzy8182]

the thing about Otis is that his interpersonal intelligence is more developed than his intrapersonal, probably because he grew up watching his mom help other people. while these skills go hand in hand, they don't develop at the same time and it's not that rare irl. he can understand people and is good at giving advices but he struggles to understand himself (although he grows up throughout the series), it makes sense

[@naredanguyen4600]

Yeh I agree, even Otis' mom struggles with her own relationships and Otis straight up yelled to her face that she sucks at relationships lol

[@LiterallyMarieee]

Wow thank you !

[@esf34147]

i love when that stuff is represented bc it's something i have struggled with for years

[@bennyton2560]

not to be that person but Otis is def an INFJ

[@xcobmi]

Why is this me? 😂

[@ChrisBrooks34]

I love how real all the characters were. They were awkward, weird yet overly confident to the point of ridiculousness but I was like as a teenager. No one was a boring stereotype. They were vibrant and dynamic in the best way

[@cherryred6973]

i’ve met connor who plays adam before and he’s just as awkward and wholesome in real life as he is in the show 💛

[@keychains5806]

Lol he really seems like a listener than a talker to me

[@jackiecozzie4803]

You're so LUCKY!!! ❤️❤️

[@nurailidepaepe2783]

@its fine why the link?? i'm so confusef

[@sugarbomb187]

ughhhhhhhh so lucky

[@ctrl.f]

@@nurailidepaepe2783 it's probably spam they've made several comments lol

[@karaleigh_eva]

I can’t stop singing praise for the way they handled Aimee’s SA. The show brought me to tears so many times, but I was crying in a way that felt like I was working through something. It genuinely, genuinely helped me. Compare that to say idk 13 Reasons Why….gave me nightmares for weeks

[@aanya4439]

Sex Education is truly a masterpiece. Everything about the show is comforting and refreshing to watch. And while being such a heartwarming show it also responsibly handles issues such as sexual assault, abortion, sexual intimacy, childhood trauma, and much more. Even the side characters are fleshed out very well and do not just exist to add to the character of the main characters. Tokenism is something that is very prevalent in teen dramas, where gay, POC, disabled characters exist just for the sake of it or for the browny points. They actually have their journeys and problems that don't have to be related to that of the main characters. Three characters that I have absolutely fallen in love with over the past few seasons are Jean Milburn, Ruby Matthews and Adam Groff. Jean Milburn is not just reduced to Otis' single mother who only appears to scold him or mentor him. She has her own storyline and struggles with her romantic life with her partner. At the same time, she is not the 'perfect' mother or mentor that she is expected to be. She loves her son unconditionally but at times finds it hard to give him some space but she realizes her problem and acts on it successfully. Ruby Matthews from the very beginning has been the 'popular, mean girl', She is rude, she's pretty, she's sassy. But there is more to her than that. In the 3rd season, we get to explore more of her character and the soft side that she often curtains with the perfect girl persona. I'll admit it in the beginning I wasn't a big fan of Adam Groff. Perhaps I had grown tired of the bully who is just broken inside trope. But seeing Adam navigate through life exploring his sexuality, friendships and his strained relationship with his father has been extremely empowering to watch. Sex Education is majorly character-driven, and character-driven stories are usually more popular compared to plot-driven stories. In conclusion, SE is a must-watch for anyone looking for a show that will make you laugh, cry and rethink a lot of life choices.

[@krystel6613]

I really enjoyed seeing the changes through Adam's parents as well! His mom becoming more independent and his father realizing he needed to change (also seeing the father's upbringing and standing up to his brother). I hope next season maybe we can learn more about the teachers or something

[@karaleigh_eva]

Ngl. Cal and Isaac both feel very token. Cal was introduced solely to fulfill Jackson’s story arc, and aside from being non-binary, there wasn’t really anything else about them. Isaac as well, I feel like his character isn’t really important. His disability wasn’t made a huge feature of who he is, it does seem like he’s a side character that isn’t entirely fleshed out. He existed as an obstacle between Otis and Maeve and now that he and Maeve aren’t a thing, I have a feeling that he’s going to disappear. Same way Ruby was cast completely almost aside after Otis and her ended. This isn’t the worst thing in the world, as they’re the main characters, we see their world through them. I just disagree with you on how all of the side characters are all significant individually.

[@HotEatTheFood]

@@karaleigh_eva regarding Isaac, I read a very interesting article written about how important the sex scene between Isaac and Maeve was for representation. They also discuss representation of the disabled community in media and it was really informative.

[@thequeen92]

I LOVE the reality of the wardrobe. They've been reusing things since season 1 and it's very relatable for actual teenagers, but each character also has their own style and expression and know how to change up the outfits. It's THE best show out there for our younger generation

[@gremlinlad3671]

yes!! & the makeup actually feels realistic for what the characters would wear

[@sonofghouls666]

My favourite part of the show is that everything feels so genuine, even though there are attractive characters they don't look like "models", they're makeup looks good but it still looks like they did it themselves, same with their clothes. The dialogue aswell is pretty authentic to how teens talk, it doesn't use this forced slang that most shows use and the interactions between characters feel natural and genuine. Lastly I absolutely love how the show handles queer and poc representation!! They treat all the queer and poc characters as people while still showcasing the biases and discriminations they face and they also show how some characters are more privelaged and how it affects them. Yes there are some unrealistic parts but they are usually over the top for entertainment purposes so it doesn't take away from how grounded and humble the show is.

[@yajairalicano2221]

I love this comment it says everything i was thinking!!!💟💟💟

[@LS-el7xc]

Eric is one of my favorite characters but to be honest he had some big flaws this last season. Like you said, his tendency to kiss other guys when he is in relationships. But there was also a scene in which he pressures Adam to have penetrative intercourse, in an open field, for the first time. And when Adam refuses, he gets angry with him. In the following scene it is Adam who apologizes and confesses to prefer to be bottom instead of top.. but Eric never appologizes. For me this was a huge miss, as penetrative intercourse is a really big step, and some gay couples never even engage in it. Ofcourse Eric is allowed to be disappointed, but it would've shown a bigger understanding of consent if he had appologized and waited until Adam was ready. Instead he got angry and got his way. But then again, this also shows how all characters are multifaceted, which is great about SexEd.

[@revolrtol]

Yeah i was immediately concerned for Adam bc the way Eric reacted was not cool. I understand the creators probably wanted to put the emphasis on how Erik must’ve felt about Adam not being ready to tell his mum abt him and Erik and how that means that Adam is ashamed of himself and Erik but tbh it looked like Erik was just pressuring Adam into having sex with him :/

[@1katelynstar]

Exactly! Also, the way that Eric says at the end that he's ready to fly and Adam is only starting to learn how to walk? Like wow, you knew damn well where he was in the journey when you met him, you encouraged him to be more open, and right when he starts to actually feel better about who he is and makes so much effort to be with you, grows to be a different person, you go on and tell him that it's not enough. It was so unfair to Adam.

[@herondaless]

eric has been rushing adam a lot and then after a full season of doing that he breaks up with him bc adam cant keep up. its very annoying tbh

[@n.s.5220]

I agree! Some of Eric's choices in S3 were just Not It. But also, I think it makes him a better/more realistic character too, that he has flaws. Especially because I think the show emphasizes how flawed and human these characters are. So it would make sense that they fuck up and aren't always called out etc. But yes, I do hope that at some point if they get s4 (which they probably will), Eric understands that it wasn't ok to pressure Adam.

[@joanaclemente2955]

@@1katelynstar Right? and that was RIGHT after he told him he cheated on him and DOESN'T regret it. It made me so uncomfortable jesh... Somebody tell him he was a jerk pls

[@imvery_ok1798]

otis and eric's friendship was something that truly sold me on this show. they care for each other so deeply and are not afraid to be vulnerable with each other. they're openness and affection really brought their relationship to life on screen. it warmed my heart to see them riding their bikes together every morning

[@BiologicalClock]

This show really is so good. The characters, the music, the story, it all just works together almost perfectly. Also, completely agree on Jean Milburn - Gillian Anderson is amazing in this role, and I love how she is both very clearly in her late 40's/early 50's and still obviously very sexy and sophisticated. There's great representation of all kinds of sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds, but the sexuality of older characters that are often depicted as sexless in other visual media are shown to be complex beings with their own needs and desires, just like the younger characters.

[@Mej111]

I agree on Jean Milburn and older characters! Its great that Jean is so open and happy about her sex life in the earlier seasons and how there’s no stigma on that. And seeing all of the older couples is really refreshing too. We have this view in media that only young people are having sex and that older people having sex is gross which definitely carries over to real life and its nice to see people of all ages just being normal humans in the show

[@arcturus4939]

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree about the side characters having a fleshed out stories for themselves which makes the show great!

[@idlevera]

the creator mentioned in an interview once that Otis is definitely a teenage boy written by a room full of women, while the journalist called it a "wild fantasy," in that fairly unrealistic emotional maturity you mention, and I kinda love that!!

[@bennyton2560]

filed under "men written by women" haha

[@liyre4189]

ugh sometimes i wonder if i actually like men or i just like men written by women

[@pandarainbow429]

Otis kind of remind me of my brother.

[@idlevera]

@@pandarainbow429 aaw that's really sweet!

[@Vcxnt_dracxlaV]

@@liyre4189 ouch,,

[@hadirahgirlz]

imagine the bar this series set. to be able to educate, include so many minorities, clear plot, give moral, show the sights for each character. god the scrip writer WORKS HARD. ofc this has some down points like over exceessive opening scenes but other than that ohmygosh a master piece.

[@ellabarreau7344]

Let’s talk about how Hope embodies the passive aggressive millennial teacher really well! I really liked seeing this in SE cause i feel like every gen-z teen has had to put up with one these teachers 🤷🏼‍♀️ idk this a really irrelevant topic considering the complex topics in SE but that’s one thing i really likes in Season 3

[@liyre4189]

OH MY GOD right?? I have teachers exactly like her at my school. They act really 'cool' and 'relatable' and progressive but in reality none of that is true.

[@h3llena._]

I HAVE THESE TEACHERS TOO

[@misssteak1290]

What i love about sex education is that everyone is so likable, even with their flaws (with exception to hope, since she was meant to be portrayed as a villain, which they did a good job of). You just can't help rooting for them

[@TheSolitaryGrape]

Yes! And even though Hope isn't likeable, she is still sympathetic. You see the pressure she's under from the school board, the stress from wrestling with her medical issues, and the way she is genuinely passionate about her job. It's understandable why Vivian initially looks up to her (considering both characters). And despite being able to understand her reasoning, the show never excuses her stifling, oppressive, bigoted actions and inability to accept criticism. Nuanced antagonists are something this show does so fantastically.

[@koobear8859]

Ruby being the mean girl but actually is good human being and writer shows her growth so beautifully

[@irwinlxrry]

As a 23-year-old, i think if i get to watch this show when i was a teenager, it would’ve helped so much to open my perspective about sex. Sex ed in my school was absolutely useless.

[@Wefigureit]

I had to take classes outside of school to truly understand how to have safe and healthy sex

[@hollysmilyface]

im currently a teenager and i’ve been watching this with my mum (we’ve nearly finished it) and it’s honestly been so amazing. i have no idea who i am or who i like but seeing it and knowing my mum loves it just as much as me makes me feel so safe and happy to figure out whatever i need to with her support, and with the knowledge that it’s okay :) everything about it just feels so safe and comfortable. i’m sorry if this comes off as like showing off or rubbing it in your face, that’s not my intention. i just sort of wanted to confirm that it is really helpful for teenagers, and this generation might not be completely doomed

[@hammerr3]

This show sheds light on some very modern and progressive issues without EVER being preachy or talking down to its audience, which is what American shows thing they do but end up alienating everyone. It’s just so good

[@willjackson6522]

It may be a personal problem, but I did kinda have an issue with the way they handled the non-binary character. Something about it felt forced and they didn’t flesh them out in the same way they do other characters. Maybe it’s me being spoilt by how well they handle everything else, but it did feel like the one point in the show that they were just doing a token character for the sake of it.

[@fleurwebber2206]

a topic i’d really love to see you talk about is: how ‘pick me girls’ are dragged down/mocked/bullied WAY more than misogynistic men.

[@chaitanyadubey288]

oh my god yes

[@8link]

YES ABSOLUTELY. creating a mockery out of "im not like other girls" and "pick me" girls is STILL in fact MISOGYNY

[@fleurwebber2206]

@@8link YES EXACTLY!! finally someone who understands! and how so many trends on tiktok are just mocking women and girls for all the thing they do/say/how they act/their style/things they’ve said in the past/LITERALLY EVERYTHING.

[@shellysharma6274]

TBH I still think it's embarrassing when women drag other women down BUT my problem is that the same energy isn't shown for Men who do it constantly AND that no one considers going behind THESE "pick me" girls' stories like they've been brought up in this misogynist society so ofc they think that way, we should attack the problem not victims of the problem

[@tf_w236]

Tee noir has a great video on this (it's the baby mama one)

[@LunaWitcher]

I think this story is relevant. My whole teenage years I attended a federal school that had uniforms and I personally loved them because they very much gave me that japanese school girl look, but what bothered me is that the girls had the option to wear pants or a skirt, but the boys had to wear pants all year. I live in Rio de Janeiro, it is HOT, so you can see how this can become a problem fast. The seniors had permission to dress up in several themes in their last year, and of course we had a "backwards day" where boys and girls switched uniforms, and there was no problem with it. But after I left, there was a trans girl that started to wear skirts to school everyday, and apparently the school started to have a problem with that. And that led to protests, which led to the school allowing her and anyone to wear skirts, which then led to more protests, this time from conservative parents, but the school didn't walk back on their words which was great. In the end, I think from now on we need less gendered uniforms if they are a necessity. Or just not judging who wears what.

[@potchequinhadostchongos5550]

Q lindo essa solidariedade, era escola privada ?

[@skylerwhitefan]

@@potchequinhadostchongos5550 acho q era o pedro II

[@ketokeko]

what a beautiful school

[@potchequinhadostchongos5550]

In my mom school there was a red lipstick thing ( a trans girl started using it so everybody used it in support) and other school girls wanted to use shorts and it was prohibited but everyone used it anyways

[@giusleao]

q massa, moro no nordeste e estudo em escola particular, mas td mundo usa calça

[@angie5430]

Sex Education balances comedic moments and emotional vulnerability so well that one never undermines the other. There were so many times where I was actually crying watching this while also laughing my ass off at the same time

[@sheridanfrancis4814]

My girlfriend and I finished binging season 3 in one day, and we got teary eyed several times. I spent a lot of it actually commenting on the way they characters were styled, I think it’s great. The popular kids have a uniquely 70’s ish thing going on a lot of the time. I love how Amy, a character who started off in the popular group, is both quite 70’s with an 80’s flair at times, I think it represents where she fits in quite well. Jean has a very 70’s and 60’s flair, which I think is in part why she wears wedges so much. I love how they juxtapose her cool edge with Mrs. Groff’s 50’s house wife inspired attire. You can see how they’ve carved out unique decades for different characters, though they don’t stay firmly in just one.

[@ShadowKaiserin]

"I feel like most teen dramas hire the most attractive actors possible" OH GOD THIS. Part of my inability to get into most shows these days is how ridiculously artificial it all seems. *Everyone* is model attractive and meticulously styled, my suspension of disbelief just flies out the window. Ah yes, average, everyday men and women, who all somehow look like they walked out of a fashion catalog. SE caught my attention precisely because I could absolutely believe these were real teenagers.

[@82Goobers]

BRO WHAT THE MFS IN SE ARE STILL WILDLY ATTRACTIVE ARE YOU BLIND BRO 😭😭

[@miffy2606]

when it comes to costuming, i LOVE how in this season we saw some random girls in the hall/hallways with "euphoria makeup" that we didn't see in past seasons, and a few touches of recent trends that would have been blended into their wardrobes!!! such a cute touch

[@dashingtherouxthesnow4017]

YES! I was hoping for this video. I hope everyone can also agree that Ruby deserves a satisfying endgame in Season 4.

[@uknwme8995]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImrpoGFgsuUepI🤗

[@maferramon387]

Wait, there'll be a season 4? I thought season 3 was the end.

[@dashingtherouxthesnow4017]

@@maferramon387 they announced season 4 a day or two ago

[@elbuki4547]

@@maferramon387 yes Asa posted it on his ig stories

[@clariztbelflores6377]

@@maferramon387 Netflix confirmed there will be a Season 4 yesterday.

[@vs-ej1qc]

i wholeheartedly believe no series can reach sex education’s level as a teen show

[@rhiannejones3815]

Skins first generation is on this tier

[@dooby5833]

@@rhiannejones3815 Skins is a nice show to watch but its definitely not equal to sex education😭😭They do definitely do a good job of fleshing out characters the same way sex education does

[@mariahdaley4773]

I take it you have never watched the Norwegian show Skam?

[@iyawakarehen]

young royals is pretty up there too imo even tho it's new and quite different. it's more drama than comedy and the setting+cast are much smaller than sex ed's but it was such a pleasant watch and some parts are so relatable (other parts not so much because of the whole show premise but yea), even as someone who's been long done with high school.

[@karabokhanyile]

I prefer Euphoria to Sex education

[@nahla2713]

I don’t only think Adam’s behavior is just a result of trauma but he seems nurodivergant too !

[@valenhernandez6825]

YES!! And I hate how nobady seems to really care

[@kitvaneceon7568]

OMG, I thought I was the only one who noticed! It flew over a lot of people's head, I guess.

[@Leafeon56]

I was so sure they were setting up an arc that he was dyslexic. He has so much trouble reading, i felt so much for him.

[@knz730]

@@Leafeon56 There's a lot that wasn't wrapped up this season and I'm pretty confident if they get another season they'll go down that path further with Adam.

[@mollyhayes4676]

@@knz730 season 4 is already confirmed i’m pretty sure or at least some of the actors are saying they want season 4

[@flubax]

This show is what Glee thought it was back in the day tbh. Except Snacks Ed actually does it well.

[@CynicalDuchess]

Glee was very relatable back in the day. For its time it really broke barriers. SE works for 2021, but it may not work as well in 10 years, just like Glee for current viewers :)

[@revolrtol]

Glee had its moments. Kurt and his father’s relationship is still very heartwarming for me, for example.

[@bunnybb6901]

The whole "school uniforms diminish class differences" is actually such a bs thing that only people who don't live in poverty say. School uniforms are SO expensive they cost more than my entire budget for clothing for 3 or so years and because we literally couldn't afford it and had to buy either older secondhand uniform (which stood out because schools would update their uniforms every couple of years and only the "poors" couldn't afford the new one and stood out like a sore thumb) or we'd have to buy the unbranded jumpers and whatnot (without the school logo) which again would highlight us and I was CONSTANTLY made fun of and heard other kids talking behind my back about me and my uniform, people literally would refuse to sit next to me because I was too poor. I literally wouldn't wear my school jumper for the whole of winter one year and froze and got so sick just so people wouldn't make fun of me. On the other hand wearing what we want, us poor people have figured out how to look good on low budget, how to alter our clothes and make them fit us perfectly and look good on us, nobody could guess how little we actually spent. So yeah basically that's a bad incorrect point that constantly gets bought up when actually the opposite is true.

[@cheesebroccoli2166]

this!! i went to a private school and trust me, i was aware of our class differences despite us having uniforms. what mina said about feeling bitter for not having UGG boots was super relatable because i had the same experience. I was very conscious of my classmates' shoes, new school supplies every year, new backpacks, high end makeup, etc. WHILE i was forced to wear uniforms. im so passionate about this topic lmao i think there are 0 pros to requiring uniforms

[@butterflymilkkk]

This is so true cause in third world countries especially in Africa uniforms are a way of generating more money for the school so they hike up the prices and make them inclusive packages in which they say are essential and if you don't buy you will be punished something within those lines. In highschool the uniform package was k900 let's imagine that in USD like imagine paying $900 for your uniform. So yeah your comment is right

[@fraanromo]

that actually suck, luckily here in Chile, Southamerica, there are almost no schools that don't wear uniforms and they sell it in the general market, as in big stores, supermarkets and places like that, so it can be bought at various different prices and the logos would be sold on their own too, so you would sew it yourself

[@emmellingwood]

Agreed!! I went to a high school that required uniforms for two years, and the skirt itself was $90 (Canadian). Add on the vests ($50) and other mandatory items, and you’re looking at a lot of money that lots of people just don’t have. For me, I wore that same skirt everyday because it was too much money to buy another one. It got to the point where I had paint on the skirt from art classes but still wore it everyday lol

[@AnabelM0309]

@@fraanromo Same here in Panama! All public schools use the same uniform, every private school have a different one, but it isn’t hard to find the fabrics neither and just a few schools sell their uniforms, is most likely to be sewn for you by whoever knows how to sew patterns.

[@rhyndigbyana3191]

it literally makes me tear up that teens have this show

[@uknwme8995]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImrpoGFgsuUepI😭

[@wcdchannel]

As soon as Otis went back to his regular clothes, which to me cemented the absolute stark contrast between his own style and what he was put in by Ruby, I had a vision that Mina was gonna make a video about the show. 😂

[@4eyesinthecorner399]

It just has a way of representing all of these tropes and issues without coming off as cringy or forced and I really appreciate how they normalise all of these different elements that you see in modern day schools so naturally.

[@bellaluna9572]

It purposefully subverts tropes and creates actual real people in an organic way, which I appreciate

[@phoenixblue-koszalka1518]

This show is easily my favorite teen show. It's a big relief to see things like sex, sexuality, gender identity, therapy, assault, etc. being portrayed in a realistic way, and the actors nailed it. I think a lot of teen drama writers could take a page out of this show's book.

[@tamarblackburn4312]

Everyone I know loves and watches this show, from teens to people in their 70s. I think it’s really helped my parents understand the fluid and normalised queerness of younger generations. I live in the UK and definitely know some sensitive and physically affectionate young men with progressive parents - not the norm but Otis definitely is a realistic character. I also looove the setting - I think it’s filmed in the Wye Valley and parts of Wales and I love the forest setting, Eric and Otis cycling to school. Such a nice switch to see a semi rural area rather than a big city. Also the fashion just makes sense. Ugh it’s soooo good. Also the soundtrack damnnn

[@justsamoo3480]

It’s crazy how much this show has influenced me (I’m a 15 year old guy btw). I related a lot to Otis, but learned a lot about my masculinity and sexuality from people like Eric, Adam and Lily. I genuinely believe that a world would be a better place if people my age watched the show. If you liked Sex Education I would also recommend Norwegian Skam, very different, but still very good.

[@halimatt]

Where to watch?

[@taylorsversion2316]

@@halimatt netflix

[@layla.22]

yes ! SKAM is great

[@pagesago]

yes I love seeing SKAM being promoted! it’s so good, and definitely different than sex ed. the director has allowed different directors in other countries to make their own version with the same general plot but newer cultural references! it’s so good to watch if you’re also learning a language lol

[@halimdyfan5554]

@@taylorsversion2316 anywhere else? It doesn’t appear on UK Netflix for me :(

[@iwbee]

Im a nb lesbian and my dad watched this show and told me that he "understands the pronouns and shit now" 😂 i love him lol

[@sonchik6324]

That’s lowkey wholesome, haha

[@doublepike]

the relationships are so realistic, ola and maeve for example cause of otis they seemed constantly on edge with each other and since I was rooting for maeve I started to dislike ola and when all the girls were in detention and they started talking to each other it really was one of the most amazing scenes in the show, it's easy to feel empathetic about a certain character but letting the viewers have the opportunity to be able to put themselves in any of the character's shoe is amazing. they could've easily made ola the antagonist but they didn't and let the characters come to term more realistically, it's truly amazing and none of these characters are perfect people and I truly love all of them

[@krystel6613]

SPOILER ALERTTTTT: I really really enjoyed the season ending on Eric, Maeve, Adam's mom, and Aimee taking steps to do right for themselves. We're taught happy endings ALL the time, and they showed so many different relationships where the person came to the decision to pick themselves. They had to put their desires, happiness, and personal discovery as a priority. Which in the long run benefits both parties involved, someone learning about being alone and someone else not having to stay in a relationship with someone who questioned whether they wanted to leave or not. I just loved that very much.

[@Lalala-nh7ej]

I did not like Eric’s ending at all.

[@kataszamel4525]

Yes! I also liked how they showed that big decisions and complicated situations cannot be solved with one gesture, even if it's genuine. Like I was very happy when Michael wanted to change and went to see Maureen with that salad, he was so sweet and came a long way, and I was disappointed for a second when she took him out the next morning. But then I was like, oh, that makes a lot of sense, it is not so easy, one night doesn't solve years of bad marriage and it's perfectly normal to be carried away in the moment and start to think more complex later and need more time or more conversation or more proof of change. Anyway, I'm really rooting for Mr. Groff to open up emotionally and be able to love his family!

[@kenegrete]

I like how you brought up that Eric's character seemed like the token black/gay character to check off the diversity boxes, i thought that's all he was going to be at first too! and i was so glad that his character actually has depth and he's actually very likable. This show does a good job and bringing characters in as stereotypes, then quickly unravelling them and making them people as well as make you root for them. This is by far my favorite show ever!!!

[@andymorgade7137]

Here is a girl that had to deal with uniform during all primary school. Uniforms don't really make a difference - in my humble opinion - in class because making everyone wear the same clothes makes that you put your eyes on the clothes that are not part of the uniform like (in my case) shoes, coats, backpacks among others. If you are wearing your normal clothes, there are more distracting aspects than the brand of your sneakers or how well your coat resist the winter (I'm from a city where it rains all the time) or if you are using a backpack that is not in great condition. Also, uniforms are - or they were in my case - really expensive. People would say "oh but you don't need to spend so much on normal clothes" but that's totally false because you have to wear normal clothes on weekends and holidays. Something that I really like about how they represent the uniform in Sex Education is the oppression. I know that it sounds really dramatic, but my school was really strict to the point that I, with seven or eight years old, could not wear colourful headbands or even hairpins. You could only wear colours from the uniform that were navy blue, grey and white, sometimes black and it was pretty sad. Girls were only allowed to wear skirts and it was pretty uncomfortable to play wearing them and your tights usually ended up with holes. This also caused that you parents have to spend more money on new tights. And although uniform was only compulsory in primary, this tendency of extreme control over students clothes continued in high school. I remember that you could not wear any type of trousers that show your legs, not even bermudas. I get that I could not be showing a lot of skin in high school, but on summer people were suffering because of this kind of rules. Maybe I'm biased because for me wearing that uniform only had negative aspects but I think that uniforms are usually portrayed in a very positive way because we associated them with very posh British schools and they are usually way prettier than real uniforms. However, as far as I'm concerned, the experience is usually more similar to the Sex Education version

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Yes, exactly! Yes to everything you said. It doesn’t prevent classism even a little, and possibly makes it worse. It’s definitely more expensive than just buying normal clothes, and it’s oppressive and doesn’t allow for any sense of creativity or personal expression. I also remember being forced to kneel by teachers to prove our skirts were long enough (you had to be able to kneel on them). It was just awful. And also incredibly unflattering, especially if you were curvy or larger- those uniforms with button up blouses are just not made with large busts in mind. You’d get in trouble if your noise pulled at the bust. So you’d wear a blouse three sizes too big, and then get in trouble for looking “sloppy”. It’s not quite as sexist and awful these days, but the uniforms themselves haven’t changed much (can confirm because my kid goes to the same school I went to, and they haven’t changed the uniform at all) I had to wear a uniform all 12 years of my schooling and I hated it. I still hate it. My 14yo kid also hates it. And maybe I’m a bad parent, but I will happily turn a blind eye to any pushing or bending of the rules. As I noted to my kid- all the rules say is that shoes need to be black, lace up and leather (or fake leather). Doesn’t say they can’t be boots. So they wore their Docs to school. And when a teacher did pull them up on it, they used that defence that I gave them. Not sorry at all. Fostering a little rebellion and questioning of authority in teens is a very healthy thing I think. I really wish we’d hurry up and get rid of uniforms. They don’t do any of the good stuff people say they do, they are way to try to force kids into conformity (which I definitely don’t think is a good thing), stifle creativity and expression. And they’re bloody expensive and I can’t afford them dammit!

[@burntblueberrywaffles]

This! I had to wear an uniform for five years during secondary school and I hate them with a passion. My schools uniform was extremely unflattering to my body type, and I didn’t feel pretty for all of the years I wore it. Now that I can wear my own clothes, I feel so much more confident and comfortable in my own skin

[@cristiperez2203]

I actually loved wearing a uniform

[@andymorgade7137]

@@katherinemorelle7115 This is totally true. It was unflattering on me and I was a really skinny kid - healthy but too much energy in my little body - because they are usually poorly made. The P.E. uniform was so badly done that you had to use a bigger size on the trousers because your hips would not fit. In addition, the legs was ridiculously long! And the sweatshirt was big on the abs zone but short on the arms. It was terrible.

[@andymorgade7137]

@@burntblueberrywaffles honestly I think they do uniforms to be extremely unflattering on everyone, and it is difficult but they are able to do it

[@ohmygoddaddystop]

You Definitely need to make a part two talking about Ruby,Aimee,Adam,Ola and Lily more in-depth!

[@sofyaa2943]

Yes, please!!! We need more comments on their style because every detail of that show is just perfection!!!

[@seatheparade]

Agreedddd, Aimee's character arc and usually showing her going for therapy, Ola and Adam's realisation that they're queer/pan/bi (and how differently their journeys are depicted),Ruby's backstory reveal and Lily getting bullied for being different are so well done!

[@laurasharp7461]

I would recommend Derry Girls as it also shows real teens albeit in more heightened and comedic circumstances.

[@may.k_me]

Love Derry Girls. The way they portray the innocence and humor of just being a kid when there's so many scary real world things happening around you

[@layla.22]

yes !!

[@tamarblackburn4312]

Such a good show

[@mariah4197]

As a 30++ year old living in a very conservative asian country, there’s a bit of awkwardness since when I was a teen, I never thought about this topic and was innocent for the rest of my teen life. I kept on wondering if it’s really how teens are now. But I truly appreciate the whole show and I encourage everyone to watch it especially parents of teens.

[@kataszamel4525]

For the "really how teens are now": I think yes and no. I think that the situations, problems and questions addressed in the show are all real and it's very possible that a teen has to deal with a them, but the school in the show is probably more diverse than average real life schools, to be able to show us all these different kinds of sexualities and genders and relationships and problems.

[@brenbones551]

I loved this show. My only note is that after season the asexual character doesn't come back at all. I feel like bringing in more a spec characters could provide more perspectives into how sex is a part of our culture.

[@72chocolate24]

I completely see those points, but I think her character also showed Otis’s immaturity when it comes to sex education/therapy. His advice wasn’t good for the ace character and made her feel alienated and misunderstood , but Jean knows her shit, so was able to give the character validation. That storyline demonstrated how Otis still has much to learn, and that at the end of the day he’s still a kid.

[@ApocalypticRenegade]

Tbf the biggest problem the show has is way way too many characters and not enough time, so in a way probably best to just have them show up once and be done.

[@violetnyoni6975]

And it really is it is so good and uses its stereotypes in an intelligent and brand new way and it really is accurate, unlike some other shows. And the friendships, especially Otis and Eric's friendship. Absolutely love this show. P.S I think the show has this 70's and 80's style aesthetic going on maybe to add some nostalgia.

[@uknwme8995]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImrpoGFgsuUepI🤙

[@m.g.r]

I’m a psychiatrist in formation, I watched this show at first because it was so highly recommended but I immediately fall in love with it. It teaches you safe sex, correct parenting approaches, the fact that “villains” are not just one dimensional people and we all have background stories and most importantly (for me) they teach you not to judge a book by it’s cover. Now I go everywhere recommending this show, it is medically on point AND it’s extremely fun and well made. You learn AND have fun… the best of both worlds!

[@AmelieMews]

LOVE Ruby´s clothes and accesories ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@natasharivera2211]

Same! I wish there were more videos about her style

[@Ru136]

She has the best style out of the popular trio, although Olivia's clothes are also quite nice

[@gorkytpa2976]

How shallow you are. Ruby was an unpleasant person. disgusting

[@AmelieMews]

@@gorkytpa2976 Lol

[@egg9281]

@@gorkytpa2976 Ruby was a fictional character…it’s rly not that deep💀 they just like her style lmao

[@summer_the_rae]

another fashion thing: in season 2 after aimee gets assaulted, her clothes get progressively more and more modest

[@para97]

I love love love this show so much. They show diversity in people, relationship and just in general. A non binary person trying to get in a relationship with a cis man and him not being bothered about, snack scenes with disabled people, pregnancy with 48 and they show the complications, different kinks. Its fantastic. Also they deal with this issue so WEEEEELL and deep enough. Its not just looked over a bit and never talking about it again

[@cgm530]

i do hope we'll be discussing otis's macaroni cheese costume

[@elyseshires6314]

This show literally brings tears to my eyes often Bc it’s what all other shows should aspire to be. Progressive, inclusive, informative, and heart warming:) Adam, ruby, and Eric are my top three from this last season.

[@groovigirl]

also their bedrooms are so detailed and appropriate for each character!! I was literally watching this wondering what you would say about it!! The costumes are so consistent!!

[@thiagopratesferreira2392]

One thing that I really love about the repeated outfits in SE is that it makes it seem like the characters come straight out of an animated show/ilustration/character sheet, what adds to this otherworldly feel about the show

[@nellyboydell5930]

hi mina, I know im very late to this video, but I just wanted to add: im 17 and I like in London. im not sure how big of a thing sex ed is in the US but in the UK its massive. everyone watches it and talks about it. season 1 came out when I was 13 and I noticed when I was 15 that when my friends and I would chat ab sex SO MUCH of the time, I cant stress that enough, something would be brought up and someone wouldn't understand and rather than it being awkward or uncomfortable, someone would go "like in sex education" or they'd start a sentence "you know how in sex education..." that was when I realised how beautiful it is. I also think its so ignorant when people say "I don’t need to watch that. Im pretty sure I know everything" because this show shows you that no !!!!! you don’t know everything, you never can and most of what there is to know is personal and emotional. I also feel like it did a perfect job at making it clear that sex can either be no deal to someone at all or it can be a massive thing !!!!! love this video xxxxxx

[@madhumita4377]

I think sex ed has stereotypical characters but in way it mocks those stereotypes.....all the character have so much depth to them!!! Adam and Ruby are like my favourite characters.

[@aliciasanchez6863]

Skam is also a great high school drama !! It's super realistic and relatable, and the characters and the way they dressed etc make a lot of sense !!

[@harrystyles7822]

Yess

[@TheLilyMustang]

As for the over worn jacket as an adult & a mummy I wear my mom’s jean jacket for the 80’s. I have been wearing it for like the past 10 years. When I got back from Uni my jean jacket was falling apart & she gave me one from her closet. I basically wear it everyday.

[@aloeoe]

Cool

[@GaeModfrey]

I love the interior design as well!!! It shows all sorts of houses and living situations with so much character and fun, so different than the perfect sets you see on other shows. It's such a beautiful way of showing that everyone's life is unique with different incomes, and different family dynamics.

[@leah3801]

I love the season three arcs for all of the Groff family and how much they mirror each other. They're all suddenly not the person they were a few months ago, struggling to wrap their heads around that, but also know they deserve more than what they've been having and even if it hurts they need to stand up for that. The whole family is just so well written and I love the journey they're all going on and that it may or may not lead them closer together, but it will lead them all to being happier.

[@rhiannejones3815]

Your missing the fact that the writers are purposefully leaning into current stereotypes but turning them into natural characters / situations It’s satirical - that’s why it’s British!

[@aldanaalbadr8050]

I dont know how i feel about otis and maeve after they showed us otis and ruby, i kinda liked the popular girl and nerd boy dynamic

[@charlotte.9667]

As a young teen girl this show has honestly been a blessing to me and all the other teens at my secondary. It has been so comforting and supportive to have such a realistic and amazing representation of us

[@chiisomoluchii]

As someone who watched a lot of teen dramas, I ENJOYED this show completely. None of the nonwhite characters are tokens and each character is treated as the main character in their own right. This show was really uplifting and the third season had me in refreshing, freeing tears. I loved how this show confronted my issue of being comfortable with others with different lifestyles, orientations, and values than mine. Watching this show made me feel seen by characters whose stories I would not have expected to relate to because of their differences. Honestly, this show is the best thing to have existed. Didn't think I'd love Adam so much when I started watching season 1

[@eventingirl001]

What feels great about the show is that by having the school located in a more rural area, the characters aren’t that close to a mall where trending items will be instantly available. There are probably more charity shops or thrift stores in the area. While they can have the odd contemporary or modern item, they aren’t going to style it life someone from Gossip Girl , etc. it will follow the costume structure of a show like Skins. It’s not necessarily about trends or brands but about individual style and (not necessarily stereotype) but lifestyle, where a person is in their life as far as interests, popularity etc. yes they could order online for clothing but it’s like when you move to a new area, your style changes based on weather, styles. Hope seemed very modern and chic but by wearing a lot of monochromatic items and solid colors, opposing Gillian Anderson’s character who wears floral, bohemian colors and patterns.

[@pandas4evr123197]

I've genuinely learned more from watching this show than I ever learned in a health class. The characters are all very well written and the story lines are funny and heartwarming and I fucking love it so much lol

[@carameldare]

As a currently pregnant woman myself, I covet Jean's maternity wardrobe. I haven't been able to dress stylishly or like myself in months bc the kinds of maternity clothes that fit my style are not cheap. I can't spend $200 on a dress I'm only going to wear for 4 months.

[@BybeeBunnie]

My mum learned to sew a few things or would go to a seamstress for her maternity wear. Much cheaper and also highly customizable! I’d suggest looking into that in your area, maybe get a few staples that way. Good luck!

[@carameldare]

@@BybeeBunnie that's a good idea. Coming into the fall months, I'm hoping I cam get away with just wearing my big sweaters too feel like myself.

[@oof-rr5nf]

wishing you well

[@giasas]

I grew up fairly poor and went to school that had a uniform policy, and I can tell you that at least from my experience, uniform policies do not work very well to reduce bullying of poor kids. Because poorer kids like me had to wear Walmart brand or thrift store clothes that were also often hand-me-downs from older siblings. I was always in ill fitting, stained clothes with no belt and ratty shoes, so I still got mocked for my clothing.

[@yyeitivsrj]

I had to wear the same uniform at my catholic school and also got made fun of for the hairclips I wore by girls at my school (they said they looked like they were from Walmart, they were)

[@AndreaGonzalez-vm8bs]

Yess! I used to wear my older brother’s shirts and jumpers, they were really baggy on me and you could really tell that they had already been wore before

[@sw3602]

I (thankfully) never got actually bullied for being poor, but the uniform policy at my school did absolutely *nothing* to make me feel less ostracised for it. I went to secondary school (that's 11-16, then 16-18 for college) in a very rich area, everyone had designer bags and shoes and the latest phone. Meanwhile I had exactly two skirts that I rotated between for the entirety of yr7-11 that ended up getting shiny from overwear, and one blazer for those 5 years that got shiny elbows and holes in the pockets/lining. My mum had to buy me decent quality boots that I hated, because if I wanted the fashionable kind we'd have to get them cheap and the sole would end up coming loose partway through the year, so I'd have to spend the rest of the year walking around with the soles of my shoes flapping around everywhere. One year I lost the hoodie from my PE kit and had to spend that winter without one (just wearing a polo shirt and a barely fitting skort outside) until I managed to grab one that someone left behind. It felt so much better when I started college at that same school and was finally able to wear my own clothes. I was still around the same rich people, they were still constantly wearing designer everything, but I felt so much better when I could pick what to wear, jazz it up a bit, and not have to wear clothes that were visibly wearing out.

[@gaiamorgosi7181]

Sex education has one of the most beautiful quotes I’ve ever heard: “Life is fragile, if you love someone tell them that you love them, cause it might be too late”, season 3. That applies to a lot of young people, and has more than the simple “I’m in love with x” meaning, it’s about friendship, family and also, why not, self love, start living your lives before it’s too late.

[@katriina6831]

Other great teen shows: Skam, Derby Girls, Fresh Meat, The Inbetweeners. Just all happen to be European.

[@fadhilazahra1704]

don't forget young royals!! :)

[@Sam-0827]

Also skins, it's very dark but it's a classic

[@mah-rokhan6171]

Wait did u mean Derry girls? Love that show

[@lorela9723]

@@Sam-0827 may be an underrated take as skins tends to be a staple for a lot of people, but I do feel it’s got a lot of its own issues in its navigation

[@Sam-0827]

@@lorela9723 yea I definitely agree, I think I like it most because of its unusual storylines and the way its unexpectedly humorous at times.

[@emilymackin7568]

love that you did a video on this! it's SUCH a good show and anyone who hasn't given it a try by now, what are you waiting for?? i especially love the character of aimee because of her storyline in season two, with what she deals with and has the support of the other girls at school behind her. and the way that plot blends into season three; it doesn't just drop it or make excuses for it, there is a continuous, beautiful, thoughtful development and sensitivity. so much thought in this show.

[@goldenapple3952]

Aimee and adam are my favourite himbos in this show i love them :'). I love that the show didnt give up on adam's character arc and we got to see aimee accepting and coping with her trauma, learning to love herself and gain confidence. The part where she blamed herself her the sa honestly ripped me apart. And the way adam is emotionally constipated but is still trying his best to be better omg. And i was suprised to see his dad's progress too. Im still mad at eric for doing my boy dirty tho ngl.

[@hiitsaria]

I absolutely loved this show, too. All the characters feel fleshed out and "real", even if you still don't like one you can understand what their motivations are. Also can we talk about how FUNNY this show is?! My favorite character is Steve by the way. Also happy birthday!!

[@Baababaadu]

My favourite thing about season 3 is how well Eric is in touch with his African side I mean with his mannerisms etc which we don't usually get as an African myself or the ones we get are not well written or fleshed out

[@annikajohnson2451]

The fact that we were deprived of cals’s costumes is UNFORGIVABLE

[@Evalution307]

the story and character writing in this show is so unique and special, all the characters are flawed people, making mistakes, and trying to correct them. It has the perfect balance of funny quirky moments and heartfelt wholesome ones.

[@solisemporium]

This show is such a joy. Even though I didn’t have a high school experience like this, it’s so much more relatable than other teen shows. My friends and I all relate to so many aspects of the show

[@abbyg5794]

god i just love this show so so so much, it’s probably one of my favorite shows of all time, for all the reasons you stated and more!! it has amazing queer representation without it seeming like “ooh here’s a GAY!” and every character is just so fully realized and not at all simple stereotypes it’s just *chefs kiss*

[@gracefreeman1479]

I also really like this show called young royals, it's in Swedish but the actors have dubbed their own lines in English as well, but it's similar to sex ed in terms of the authenticness of the characters, really recommend :)

[@apal4u]

I would recommend the show Skam! It’s a Norwegian show from a few years ago which also treats adolescence and HS more realistically. There are some stereotypes I would’ve loved to have seen challenged but it’s def worth a watch! It was so popular it got remade in several countries including a US version on FB watch!