Since I saw Sex/Life’s jaw-dropping Season 1 finale, I’ve been counting down to the release of Season 2. While fan-favorite Billie continues exploring an array of “what ifs” in Season 2, her love triangle with Cooper and Brad expands into an… octagon? I know, bizarre. According to the heroine,”in the end, all of us will look back on our lives and say one of two things: I wish I had or I wish I did.” Oof! Here is a recap of the sultry season (includes spoilers):
- Bold opening line!
- I’m not too sure about you, Majid. Isn’t it kind of a red flag to be attracted to someone emotionally unavailable?
- Ah, elevators: the silver screen’s go-to sex spot.
- Ancient Greeks will be mentioned everywhere and in anything, and I’m not mad about it! #proudGreek
- Cooper’s brother is giving self-aware.
- “Francesca” is all up in the media these days.
- “I know guys like Kam. All too well.” We love a Tay reference!
- Two absolutely gripping cliffhangers. WOW. *clicks next episode*
- Why is Vivian #teamCooper?
- Go, Billie! Break those generational cycles!
- Sasha is starting to sound like Serena Van Der Woodsen with all her “I’ve got to go”s.
- Noooo Fransesca noooo!
- “I want to share my wonton with you” has got to be 2023’s best pickup line.
- Yikes, Cooper, yikes. *clicks next episode*
- “Crazy never sleeps, am I right?” No, Dev. You’re not.
- Uh-oh. I have a feeling that Sasha being in a relationship will not help the “independent woman” persona Mick is fixed on selling. The ominous music suggests that too.
- Trina and Cooper are in the same frame. This didn’t end well last time.
- “I think about it all the time.” Wow! I need time management tips from Cooper (maybe organizational tips from Love is Blind’s SK, too).
- For a newlywed, Brad doesn’t seem too happy! Are those? Tears?
- I find it hilarious that Cooper is so heartbroken over his “good guy” reputation. Was he ever a candidate, tbh?
- Ah, Majid. You never won me over.
- “Well, I love you, so I better be.” Well said, Kam. Well said.
- A throwback to when Emily told Ross he couldn’t see Rachel again. I wonder how that’s going to go.
- Who even says “pretty pretty pretty, please?”
- Tbh, Gigi – unlike most characters of this show – seems securely attached to Brad – until episode 4, at least.
- “I have to be there for him.” You don’t, Billie, you really don’t.
- Billie and Trina having a nude, seaweed-scrubbing spa session is painfully awks.
- I’m starting to lose track of how many women in the show “always saw Cooper for who he is.”
- Ugh! I am still determining who Billie is going to end up with!
- Bitting your lip almost always falls short of its expected sexiness.
- Hudson has my heart!
- In season 2, Billie displays self-awareness and introspection. Major character growth.
- “Why did he call you a baby?” I can’t!
- Dev and Coop’s divorce celebratory drive is giving “frat boys” in the worst way possible.
- “You are the love of my life, but I’m not yours. And that hurts so much.” Cooper! You have officially regained your “good guy” crown back – with a tear of mine or two. The acting in this (and every) scene was top-tier.
- Okay, Sasha and Kam, okay. Please stop being so vulnerable with each other so I can stop crying!
- Ditto Cooper and Billie. Please stop being so mature, co-parents! I can barely see my screen at this point.
- Ah. The ending we always wanted but never thought we would get. *chef’s kiss*
Season 2 did not miss: desire loomed larger than ever. Not only did it deliver the highly-anticipated, steamy scenes, but the Netflix original also refreshingly opened the floor to various pressing and thought-provoking matters. Spanning abortion, the importance of doing inner work, and healing, Sex/Life had it all.