Sex Education is a British Comedy-Drama released on Netflix, which is an American-based OTT platform. It was founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California.
Sex Education is a television series written and created by Laurie Nunn. Starring Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn, an insecure teenager, Gillian Anderson as Dr. Jean Milburn, a sex therapist, and mother of Otis Milburn. These are the two main characters in the series.
It was premiered on 11th January 2019. After the release, it became a grand commercial success for the OTT platform. Netflix crossed 40 million viewers streaming the first series after its debut. The second series was released on 17th February 2020.
Sneak Peek of Season 1 and Season 2
Season 1
In the first season, the story revolves around Otis Milburn, who is an insecure teenager. He studies at Moordale Secondary School. His mother is a Sex therapist and, on a contrary note, is very frank about all aspects of sexuality. But on the other hand, Otis has mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about sex due to his mother’s profession. After getting bullied at school due to his sexual performance anxiety, he thought to set up a sex-advised business with his troubled classmate named Maeve, which will lead to help their classmates to deal with their individual sexual problems.
Season 2
In the second season, Otis was in a relationship with Ola. After being in the relationship, he actually faced reality and the pressure of high school romance. Further, the romance was tested by new classmates, who challenges various existing affairs like social-political issues at Moordale and chlamydia outbreaks that cause difficulties with tropical issues.
Sex Education Season 3 – Release date
Sex Education season 3 is the most awaited series for the audience. They cannot wait to see what’s next in the storyline as well as the beloved characters, especially Otis and Maeve. It has been already confirmed that season 3 of the most awaited web series is set to release in the second half of 2021. Netflix made the Announcement regarding season 3 in February 2020, but it has been 1 year long the audience is still waiting for the latest episodes.
This delay is due to the present scenario of a pandemic. Pandemic has slowed down the production line-up. But after some time, as soon as conditions start getting better from September 2020 onwards, they start their work again, and they finished up their production in March 2021.
They are coming a little bit later, but they will come back with a bang and some big blockbusters like Sex Education, Umbrella Academy, La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), The Witcher, and You. Netflix has confirmed that Sex Education will stream in the second half of 2021, but the dates are still not disclosed.
Sex Education ( Season 3) – Teaser
The fans are very much thirsty regarding season 3 of sex education. In the teaser trailer of season 3, Alistair Petrie- principal Groff narrating playfully. It is almost like season 2, where Gillian Anderson gave a sultry speech about sex education. In the teaser, the principal was walking to the halls of Moordale High School.
Some passing portraits of the main cast of sex education have also been noticed. It seems that they all will be present in season 3. The teaser of season 3 closed with a welcome note in search of more sex education season 3.
Sex Education (Season 3) – Cast
The full cast of season 3 is not confirmed yet. It seems that the characters in the teaser video are returning. Jason’s Issac’s Peter Groff must prove their excellence to his headteacher brother, with their recording artist Dua Saleh as a returning student who will clash with the new headmistress Hope, which Jemima Kirke plays. Season 3 features Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa, Connor Swindells, and Patricia Allision.
Sex Education (Season 3) – Expectations from the next season
The creator and writer of the web series Laurie Nunn said in an interview that they have a very tight schedule regarding the shoot and production of the series. They are taking a bit longer, but they will be back stronger. She also says that she loves writing and playing with the characters.
She thought that the theme of the series is wonderful and practical, which will reach all generations of people, especially teens, and the theme is based on sex and relationship. With this, she can offer an endless story opportunity to please and mesmerize the audience.
In season 3, there is a prediction that Otis will profer his love for Maeve again- this time in person at the beginning of the third season. We also want them to get together in the new episodes.
Though there are not too many spoilers but Asa Butterfield, who plays Otis, reveals a huge plot point while speaking to The Guardian. He said that season 3 would start after a time jump. He shared, “There’s a bit of time jump since the season two cliffhanger. Otis is back at school, but he’s got different things on his plate. He’s grown up a bit and become slightly sassier. It’s been fun to portray his newfound charisma. Don’t worry, though, he’s still tragically awkward too.”
There are many more exciting and new plots and new attractions and expecting to come in this new season. Along with this Netflix series, many more series will have their new season coming in this year.
