# Sex Education (2019–2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/sex-education/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Laurie Nunn |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 4 (32 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Sex Education (2019–2023) is a Comedy, Drama series created by Laurie Nunn, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (86%), audience ratings (84%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 4 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Warm, funny, and frank British high-school comedy that made Otis and Maeve essential Netflix comfort — sex-positive without being shallow.

## Synopsis

Inexperienced Otis channels his sex therapist mom when he teams up with rebellious Maeve to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.

## Cast

Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Thaddea Graham, Mimi Keene, Anthony Lexa, Connor Swindells, Aimee Lou Wood

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Sex Education worth watching?**
Yes — Sex Education earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 86%, audience 84%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 82%. Warm, funny, and frank British high-school comedy that made Otis and Maeve essential Netflix comfort — sex-positive without being shallow.

**Why is Sex Education so highly rated?**
Sex Education scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 86%, audiences 84%, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 82%. Warm, funny, and frank British high-school comedy that made Otis and Maeve essential Netflix comfort — sex-positive without being shallow. See the full breakdown on the Sex Education series page.

**Is Sex Education on Prime Video?**
No — Sex Education is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Sex Education on Netflix?**
Yes — Sex Education is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Sex Education come out?**
Sex Education first aired in 2019 and ran through 2023 (2019–2023). Created by Laurie Nunn; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Sex Education are there?**
Sex Education has 4 seasons across 32 episodes (2019–2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Sex Education?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Sex Education’s 32 episodes take roughly 24 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Sex Education?**
Sex Education streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Sex Education?**
Sex Education stars Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Kedar Williams-Stirling, and others. Created by Laurie Nunn.

**How many episodes are in Sex Education?**
Sex Education has 32 episodes across 4 seasons (2019–2023).

**What is Sex Education about?**
Inexperienced Otis channels his sex therapist mom when he teams up with rebellious Maeve to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.

**Who created Sex Education?**
Sex Education was created by Laurie Nunn. It is a comedy, drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

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