Sex Education Season 2 Review: A Charming Coming-of-Age Drama For the Ages!

Season 2 of the British teen comedy – Sex Education is one of the most anticipated shows of this year for all the right reasons. When Season 1 dropped on Netflix early last year, it instantly received all the praise for its unique narrative, charming characters, and impressive storytelling aspects. Consequently, as expected, Sex Education 2 is as good, if not better compared to the first season, and is a delightful watch from the beginning till the end.

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Starring Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Emma Mackey, and Ncuti Gatwa in the lead roles, the narrative of the new season picks up right where the last season left, with the primary storyline being the love triangle between Otis, Ola, and Maeve. Additionally, it also explores the lives and adventures of the majority of the supporting cast members and establishes several characters that help cruise the narrative in all respects.

Having said that, one of the many aspects that make Sex Education feel unique and gratifying to watch is its narrative. It doesn’t deal with a sole definite storyline, but in exchange, integrates a variety of storylines that involve a bunch of characters and paints a luscious portrait. It feels authentic, deals with the same type of problems that we confront in our teenage years, and continues to sustain that relatability factor through and through.

And that brings me to the primary factor creator Laurie Nunn focused on this season – character development. Beginning from the top, the lead characters – Otis, Ola, Eric, Maeve, and Jean had their individual stories scouted, and the supporting characters accompanied and interweaved within their narrative immaculately. To elaborate, Otis trying to work his relationship with Ola, and at the same time, working on his individuality. Eric attempting to move on from his encounter with Adam from Season 1 and exploring other options. Jean doing all she can to improve her odd relationship with Jakob. And finally, Maeve making an effort to take care of herself, her family, her emotions, and her performance at school.

Every character, including the secondary cast, moved from point A to B in terms of their maturity levels, behavior, attitudes as it feels exactly like the same amount of progression a normal teen would have at that tender age. The emotions, sentiments, realizations, mistakes, fun, and adventures, everything from the top, to the bottom felt so relatable as it left me with a range of emotions from laughter to sorrow and glee, and produced this feel-good vibe around me which felt very special.

Complimenting the remarkable character development of the show, the performances are also terrific all across the board throughout the eight episodes. Asa Butterfield and Emma Mackey passionately portray their dense roles with perfection and continue to remain as the standouts. Ncuti Gatwa carries on being the show stealer with his acting range and electrifying screen presence. Gillian Anderson had a whole to express as a character this season, and she knocked it out-of-the-park every single time she’s on-screen. And the remainder of the cast did their very best and utilized their screentime perfectly.

Moving on to the other aspects of the show, the production design on the show was outstanding, and gives you that retro vibe with a modern touch. The locations continue to mesmerize me and also sets the mood of the show flawlessly. And Jamie Cairney does capture those alluring sceneries impeccably with his brilliant camera work. The song selection also doesn’t let you down and is part of the many factors that made this show heartwarming.

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Overall, Sex Education 2 is, in fact, the perfect coming-of-age teen comedy that will take you through a range of emotions, entertains, and warms your heart in the last resort. With more emphasis on the existing characters and a narrative that never bores you out, this is one of the, if not the, best series’ available on Netflix that ticks every box that exists. Watch ‘Sex Education’ Season 2 on Netflix here.

Rating – 4.5/5 | Grade – A+

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