If you have been on any form of social media this past week you have probably come across some memes and tweets about Netflix’s Sex Education season two. If you haven’t heard of the show… you need to start watching right away! Many people are skeptical of the show at first but after the first few minutes of the first episode, you are hooked. The British show is not only funny but also crazy-informational without feeling like you are in a high school sex ed class. This show instead focuses on the actual reality and problems teenagers and adults face regarding sex rather than the textbook problems and solutions that don’t actually help. The show is more serious than the comedic Netflix Show, Big Mouth, but still provides entertainment that is funny, informational, and heartwarming. Check out these four moments from Sex Education that totally pulled at our heartstrings!
Related: Comparing Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ and ‘Sex Education’
- It’s Just a Bus
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One unexpected plot twist of the show was the story of Aimee and her struggle to even do her daily tasks anymore because of sexual harassment. This scene was so powerful because many TV shows don’t like to talk about the issues women face. Aimee was seen as confident and determined from the first season and seeing her try and save face, while simultaneously breaking down inside was heartbreaking. Maeve thankfully was there to hold her hand through it and seeing the other girls in Sex Education stand, or rather sit, with Aimee is a wonderful moment illustrating how women can come together and be strong in the face of social issues.
- Sexual Orientation Doesn’t Define Friendships
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So often male friendships are under strict scrutiny where they aren’t able to show affection or compassion without being labeled as homosexual thus reinforcing the stigma that men can’t be emotional with each other or alone. The best love story in Sex Education is Eric and Otis and their platonic friendship as they care so deeply for each other that every challenge they face is minuscule because they will face it together. No one ever assumed they were dating and Otis was so ready to support Eric in his journey of finding himself. When Eric found a boyfriend, Otis continued to support him and expressed his reservations because he didn’t want Eric to get hurt. Sexual orientation is not a deal-breaker in friendships and shouldn’t affect the way two people, regardless of gender, interact with each other.
- In 10 Years Time… I’ll probably be alone
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The best part about season two is character development. Maeve Wiley was seen as broken in season one, but we still didn’t see the internal struggle she has until season two when she pours out her feelings into an essay about her future. While everyone else sees themselves in wonderful careers and living their best life, Maeve sees herself alone and uses her words to make all readers and viewers feel the pain as well. How could you hear these words and not want to give her a big hug and let her know she’s not alone?
- Sex doesn’t make us whole, so how could you be broken?
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Although the premise of the show is all about sex and lustful teenagers, the show beautifully captures the feeling of not wanting to have sex and the idea of asexuality which is underrepresented in sex education and the media. This leaves teens feeling isolated and empty if they don’t feel the same urge that other teens feel. Thankfully Jean Milburn, Sex Therapist, showed us all that sex isn’t part of our identity or being, so we can’t be broken for not wanting it.
If you haven’t watched Sex Education on Netflix it is time to power up your streaming device and watch because you are missing out on the laughter and heartfelt moments that make the show one of the best Netflix originals!