Sex Education: Season 4/ Episode 2 – Recap and Review
As Otis continues to show he sucks at handling any relationships which is his own, Eric opens the door for us getting to know Abbi better, and Jackson has something new to ask Otis about.
General Information
Director(s) | Dominic Leclerc |
Writer(s) | Troy Hunter |
Release Date (Netflix) | September 21, 2023 |
Newly Noted Characters and Cast | |
Joanna | Lisa McGrillis |
Previously Noted Characters and Cast | |
Eric | Ncuti Gatwa |
Abbi | Anthony Lexa |
Roman | Felix Mufti |
Otis | Asa Butterfield |
O | Thaddea Graham |
Maeve | Emma Mackey |
Jackson | Kedar Williams-Stirling |
Adam | Connor Swindells |
Jean | Gillian Anderson |
Cal | Dua Saleh |
Isaac | George Robinson |
Aimee | Aimee Lou Wood |
Ruby | Mimi Keene |
Viv | Chinenye Ezeudu |
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Extended Edition
For Things That Couldn’t Fit In The Short and Sweet Version
Notable Storylines
- Joanna, Jean’s estranged sister arrives, and it seems while she is welcomed because taking care of Joy is getting in the way of Jean’s career, details on why the two aren’t close aren’t yet revealed.
- Adam takes on an internship at a farm where he is out of his depth, but trying hard to make something out of himself.
- Isaac and Aimee begin to bond, after he grants her the ability to restart their friendship.
- Jackson still struggles with Cal’s transition due to him having feelings for them, and on top of that, he learns he not only likes being fingered but may have a bump on his testicles.
- Ruby continues to struggle at the bottom of the social hierarchy but, thanks to Otis, seemingly may get a few rungs to climb on the ladder.
Highlights
- There being a possibility for Ruby and Otis to reconcile as they work together on Otis’ sex therapist campaign.
- How, in the show, Black characters find each other and bond. Whether it is Aisha and Cal, or Eric, or Viv and Jackson’s relationship
Low Points
- Maeve and Otis’ relationship increasingly feeling forced and not beneficial for either party.
New Character Description(s)
Joanna (Lisa McGrillis)
Joanna is Jean’s estranged sister who seemingly has made a career out of watching children and has arrived at Jean’s doorstep due to Otis recognizing his mom struggling and his desire to not compensate for Jakob and Ola being gone.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 4/ Episode 2
Quotes
Sex Education: Season 4/ Episode 2 – Overview
Summary
As Otis begins to feel like a Trojan Horse, Jackson, Eric, and new characters, Abbi and Roman, remind us what made “Sex Education” so interesting in its first season.
Overall
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Otis - 80%
80%
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Abbi and Roman - 86%
86%
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Too Many Expendable Characters - 68%
68%
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Jackson's Contributions To The Show - 84%
84%
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A Chance For Ruby and Otis 2.0 - 83%
83%
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The Bond Between Black Characters - 82%
82%
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How Forced Maeve and Otis Feel - 67%
67%