Sex Education (2019)

The series is a near masterpiece and addictive comedy drama that faces teen fears with reassuring honesty, tension-busting wit, empathy and wisdom while exploring complex friendships and relationships.

The critic calls it a glorious, heartfelt, eye-wateringly funny creation that foregrounds sex to illuminate everything beyond it with densely written characters and standout performances. It pivots effortlessly from naturalistic laughs to moving moments.

The critic describes the series as a sweet, sexy and heartfelt dramedy that serves as the anti-13 Reasons Why, with a talented young cast and Gillian Anderson having fun in the role of the sex therapist mother.

The critic praises the show's compassionate and humorous exploration of teen sexuality and relationships beyond mechanics, highlighting Ncuti Gatwa's standout performance as Eric and its refreshing take on high school tropes.

The critic describes it as a hilarious and cringe-worthy dramedy blending raucous sex farce with empathy, anchored by strong performances from Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson, with sharp writing that deepens characters.

The critic finds the series a delightful, acerbic comedy about teen sex, praising Gillian Anderson's brilliant, joyful performance as the sex-positive mother and the smart, healthy approach to the subject matter with imaginative details.

The critic calls the series hilarious, heartfelt and important, noting that despite its focus on sex it is not sexy at all but instead emphasizes real, awkward conversations and the universal awkwardness of teenage experiences.

It's charming and handles difficult material with depth. Praises the real and grounded inclusion of sex, emotional investment in characters.

The critic finds the show starts awkwardly but grows into one of Netflix's best originals. They praise its mature handling of topics like consent and body image with humor, and the authentic teenage dialogue and cast.

The critic finds "Sex Education" a charming and open-minded teen comedy that explores adolescent sexuality with graphic detail and empathy. She singles out its sociological survey of various sexual issues and commitment to open-mindedness for praise.

The critic praises the series as a raunchy yet compassionate look at hormone-crazed adolescents that moves beyond clichés into deeper emotional territory, highlighting strong character work especially for supporting roles like Eric and Aimee.

A raunchy and adorable coming-of-age dramedy. Praises character development and the cast, especially Gillian Anderson.