The groundbreaking comedy that is Sex Education made ripples with its first season, tackling themes traditionally perceived as taboo with youthful nonchalance. Despite the tremendous expectations set for the second season, it is safe to say that the creators have succeeded, building on the first with a refreshingly honest look at adolescent sexuality.
The series plays closer attention to character dynamics than ever before, forcing the peerless cast through excruciatingly awkward situations and interactions. The first episode - conventionally used to ease the audience back into a production - is perhaps the most discomforting, portraying many a teenager’s worst nightmare while simultaneously highlighting the ridiculousness of its premise. It was, without a doubt, gripping.
As the series progresses, more complex social themes emerge; the audience watches the breathtakingly human characters go through the agony of sexual harassment, homophobia, and slut shaming as they learn of their vulnerabilities.
Much like the first season, Sex Education’s second season is something of a vice, to be consumed in private with glee on your face and a desperate urge for more. No matter who you are and what you enjoy, give it a watch. Your viewing pleasure is guaranteed.
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