Sex Education Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2019 · Netflix · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Education
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Sex Education have?
Sex Education has 4 seasons and 32 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 11, 2019 to September 21, 2023.
Is Sex Education renewed, ended, or canceled?
Sex Education has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Sex Education?
It takes 24h 39m (1479 minutes) to watch the complete run of Sex Education. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 13 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 24.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 13 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Sex Education?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Episode 1"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.9/10 based on 385 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Sex Education?
Sex Education is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Sex Education?
Sex Education has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Sex Education?
The primary ensemble cast includes Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn (age 29), Gillian Anderson as Jean Milburn (age 58), Ncuti Gatwa as Eric Effiong (age 33), Emma Mackey as Maeve Wiley (age 30).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Asa Butterfield | Otis Milburn | 29 |
| Gillian Anderson | Jean Milburn | 58 |
| Ncuti Gatwa | Eric Effiong | 33 |
| Emma Mackey | Maeve Wiley | 30 |
| Kedar Williams-Stirling | Jackson Marchetti | 31 |
| Connor Swindells | Adam Groff | 30 |
| Aimee Lou Wood | Aimee Gibbs | 32 |
| Alistair Petrie | Michael Groff | 55 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Sex Education are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.