Welcome to The Binge Chronicles. In our new column, The Binge-Watch Chronicles is where we dive off the deep end into what’s streaming. As well as if it should be on your watch list or not.
With being in quarantine, we’re most likely searching for something good to binge since there’s nothing else to do. So here’s our question; would you expect a show mostly about high schoolers trying to get laid, be on your list? If so, then Sex Education is for you.
Although, there’s more to the title than meets the eye. From the name itself, Sex Education is a show where whatever happens throughout the story, almost everything revolves around sex. While plenty of sex advice occurs, the show also has some of the most hilarious and relatable narratives.
Additionally, the show tackles some of the most critical modern-day topics along with high morals for anyone to live by or learn.
With times changing rapidly, life is so much different than it was centuries much less a decade ago; younger generations continue to liberate themselves gradually with significant changes.
Such as the legalization of gay marriage, which made a notable impact on our culture. Then there’s the ongoing feminism movement as women take a stand around the world to flip gender roles on its head. Even mental health and just general awareness of many personal problems we go through as people every day.
What I love about Sex Education is the way it’s able to present all of these subjects with such grace and self-awareness where other shows and films sometimes fail. However, this show truly excels at the build-up, the foreplay if you will. Its growth makes it even more meaningful.
Of course, aside from the writing, the cast truly makes the show since all characters are memorable. You can’t help but love them along with the supporting cast, even the supposed minor antagonists.
Sex Education focuses on three main characters; Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa), and Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey) are all given just the right touch relatability, cringe, and lovable qualities for outstanding leads. The stellar performances elevate the show from being more than just horny teenagers, but sex is also a part of it.
Sex Education hits at soft spots in society with a delicate yet mature tone with utmost sincerity. One of the most prominent examples is Eric’s struggle with identity as being a proud, gay young man. With the ability to see the situation pan out through multiple episodes, viewers see Eric’s internal battle. With the help of some serious self-reflection as well as love, this display leaves a powerful impact on viewers, which they can learn from and absorb.
Even though the show’s called Sex Education, sex is merely a recurring motif yet the crux of everything. Sex Education is an enjoyable binge from start to finish. Despite being a relatively new show, in its second season, the show will keep you laughing, cringing, and feeling all the feels from start to finish.
