The final season of Sex Education was released last week on Thursday 21st September, 2023. I should have written a review immediately I finished watching it on Saturday but I just couldn't bring myself to. Partly because I felt like the ending was a little bit rushed.

I should start by saying that I was really impressed with Aimee's journey from the day she was assaulted on the bus up until when she decided to create art and capture her healing process by taking photographs of herself. The scene where she burned the jeans she wore on the bus was the highlight of how far she'd come from the most traumatizing experience of her life, one that changed her in so many ways.

Another thing I absolutely loved about the show was the focus on disability. I'm a sign language interpreter and I believe it is really important to me that hearing impaired (and all disabled people) be represented PROPERLY on screen. And when I say "properly", I mean as significant parts of a sentence and not just as commas or full stops. People need to see their lives in its entirety as much as they see wheelchairs and hearing aids. The character development of Isaac was wonderful and so was that of Aisha. It was realistic in the way they showed how people most times overlook the things that matter and how fixing of little issues like replacing the damaged elevator or making your lips seen in order to aid lip reading can go a long way to make life easier for a good part of the world's population.

The delve into Ruby's backstory helped me to understand her character better. I do not justify her bitchy attitude, though. And if I were Olivia and Anwar, I probably wouldn't wanna hang out with her anymore. But I'm happy it all turned out well for her in the end. After all, doesn't everyone deserve a happy ending?

A part of me was kinda hoping that Jackson and Viv would get together in the end but the show just proved that boys and girls can have wholesome friendships without having to tow the path of romance. Viv standing up to that crazy boyfriend of hers(I've forgotten his name) was so amazing. Boy was really crazy, snooping through her stuff and all.

Adam's journey to a place of safety is also worthy of note. It isn't a small thing to constantly hide in the shadow of a parent who bullies you. His dad's choice to go into therapy and work on becoming a better parent and person was commendable. And Maureen made the best decision when she decided to separate from Michael. They both needed the time apart. The scene at the end where they all sit as a family to watch TV foretells a bright future for them.

And, Jean who was a lot of things in one. Sex therapist. Man-eater (as described by her annoying teenage son). Mother of the year. This last season begins without the supposed father of her new baby and although she denies it, she is not okay. She had always wanted to raise Joy with Jakob even if a part of her suspected that she wasn't his. And starting a new job at a radio station was the last thing she needed to add to her stress. I think that her sister's presence, although a bit annoying, helped ease things a bit. It was also a good thing that they mended their relationship. Overall, things got better for Jean.

Somebody shout Eric. Yeah, I know you felt his presence in the show as much as I did. From the after party scene where he called Otis a "hediot", I knew I was gonna be laughing most of the time with him. Because even in the moments when it felt hard to feel anything other than despair, he always found a way to rise above it all. I was happy that he and Otis did not lose their friendship with each other. Sometimes, talking about the things that make you different helps both parties. All I can say now is "Fly high, Eric. Fly".

You know we're getting to the end of this little review when I begin to talk about Maeve. Maeve was exceptional, original, determined, I could keep going and I still wouldn't exhaust all the words to describe how amazing she was. The girl from the trailer park whose Mom was an addict and whose older brother did not picture a life beyond their deplorable present. She did well for Elsie by securing her future and making sure Elsie never had to experience the same upbringing she had. Although a farewell letter isn't what I expected (I mean, I waited the entire series for her and Otis to finally get together), I am happy for her. To the life she will enjoy away from the trailer park and the many books she will publish, cheers!

The heart of the show, I think it is safe to say he was the main character because the show began and ended with him - Otis Milburn. I am proud of how mature he turned out in the end. Everything he learned along the way moulded him into becoming a better person; one who therapized people without asking for money, one who overcame the trauma of seeing his dad with another lady, one who knew when to ask for help from others, one who knew when to let go of a love he'd carried in his heart throughout the show. His growth was so admirable.

And yeah, I know I said the ending felt rushed. I still maintain that. Maybe adding two episodes to this last season would have solved the rush problem. But all the same, it was a great show. Totally worth the watch.