#so I was watching sex education

[dollopheadsandclotpoles]

Did you know that dad thought he was gay for a bit when he was 15? 

#mine #sex education #sex education spoilers #adam groff #michael groff #connor swindells #Alistair Petrie #i thought this was really funny #i loved adam's track this season #like I wish he got more screentime cause he's such a delight to watch #but his growth across the whole show has just been so lovely #and his relationship with his dad and all the ups and downs #was truly done so well

[whovianderson]

Sex Education season 4 thoughts

The good

Aimee’s journey. As I’ve discussed online no end, I have complex PTSD. While I was never sexually assaulted like Aimee was, her avoidant trauma responses were very relatable to me. To see her taking the power back this season, especially when the burned the jeans she was assaulted in and did the photoshoot with them, made me feel a bit less alone as I try and heal. I cried my eyes out, so much so that I had to take a break from watching to collect myself!

“Even when I’m doing something I love… it feels like I’m still wearing them, like it never goes away”

Cal’s story as a non-binary person is very different to mine (and for the record, that doesn’t make either of us any less valid, because there is no singular way to be non-binary). Nonetheless, hearing someone I love as much as I do Gillian Anderson affirm our shared gender nonconformity meant the world. I’m sick of facing transphobia from society, but especially from people that I once considered idols. So knowing that Gillian embraced a role where her character supports trans youth healed something within me. It’s not the first time she’s showed up for our community though - she always makes a point to include non-binary people, for example in her Dear Gillian announcement video. I don’t mean to undermine the real hero of the story here: Dua Saleh, the actor who played Cal - it’s just that I had already formed such a deep connection with Gillian, so it hit me doubly hard from her.

The funeral scene. Just… the funeral scene. I really lost it when Mr Hendricks played With Or Without You on the piano and everyone else joined in.

Other people have spoken about this better, so I won’t get into it as much, but by god, the representation. One example that really struck me was the sex scene between Abbi and Roman at the end, where she said “I love being inside you”. It wasn’t a big deal, their transness was completely normalised.

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I loved the Motis ending! Maeve made the right choice going back to America, and long distance relationships are really hard when you have no plans to reunite, so I get why they called it off. Also, relationships at that age don’t usually last, as much as I hate to say it, and yet via Maeve’s letter, the show managed to honour that they can still shape one’s life and be really important.

The bad

If it wasn’t clear, I’m a Jean Milburn stan first and a human second. Unfortunately, I was disappointed in how they handled her storyline this season. Firstly, I’m tired of every single female character on television having an arc that culminates in motherhood. Not knowing who the father was felt like bad writing for Jean specifically, like very out of character, because she’s a sex therapist, so she’s all about safe sex and communication around those things. By no means am I suggesting that they should’ve kept Jakob as a character (if you don’t already know, his actor sexually assaulted hundreds of women which, by the way, was public knowledge before he was ever cast), but they could’ve come up with a better workaround. Maybe I’m biased because Jean is a comfort character of mine, but I wasn’t very pleased with the fact that they didn’t allow her to be happy for a single second this season either! That being said, I do think it’s important that we don’t gloss over the postpartum depression representation here, which could mean so much to so many. I wish they’d brought Maureen in to help Jean though, because their relationship was so special and yet we didn’t see them interact onscreen once this season.

I haven’t heard anyone else mention this, but I was disappointed with how they handled sapphic relationships this season. Not only were Ola and Lily erased entirely, but the writers fucked up the storyline for the only established sapphic couple remaining (Roz and Sofia Marchetti). Like, why was the Big Plot Twist™️ that there was, in fact, a man intimately involved with their family? Our lives don’t have to revolve around men, you know? The show didn’t explicitly acknowledge the fact that genetics to not make a family in my opinion either, because Roz and Sofia’s conversation with Jackson was just about how his biological father was missing out on raising him.

The… mixed? Idk!

I deserve to be sent to horny jail for this, but Jean breastfeeding initially drove me insane. I quickly changed my tune though, because breasts are not inherently sexual and breastfeeding shouldn’t be sexualised, so it makes me feel a bit icky to see people thirsting over that.

I’m not sure how I felt about the development of Adam and Michael’s relationship. On one hand, I thought it was beautiful to see them both grow and reconnect. On the other hand, I was slightly concerned that it was veering into “you have to forgive your abuser” territory. I don’t have parental trauma, so I don’t have the authority to comment, but I’d be interested to hear other people’s perspectives.

I really appreciate how they tried to explore toxic relationships with the introduction of Beau as Viv’s love interest. However, I don’t feel that it was given the weight it deserved, because there was so much else going on.

In summary

I’m not disappointed with how this season turned out overall. Although it definitely wasn’t perfect, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, and it made me very happy. I do recommend checking trigger warnings before watching it though, because it is a lot darker than previous seasons.

I’d missed this show and these characters more than I’d realised, and I can’t believe I’ll never see them again. It was really hard to say goodbye!

#yes I binged all of season 4 in one day but I was too lazy to post about it until now. love that for me #miscellaneous thoughts: #gillian anderson is a phenomenal actor jsyk #this season is confirmation that ncuti is gonna be an amazing doctor #I may be becoming a hannah waddingham stan what of it #also this is personal so feel free to skip #but I’m so so proud of myself #because this season would have been too triggering for me to watch not long ago #but I’m ✨healing✨ now #sex ed season 4 #sex ed s4 #sex education season 4 #sex education s4 #sex ed spoilers #sex education spoilers #sex education netflix #sex ed netflix

[dumplingsjinson]

List of “I love you being met with a response which makes you regret letting those three words slip out of your mouth” prompts 

“…I’m sorry.” 

“You know, maybe this is all in your imagination?”

“I think you’re getting it really wrong here.” 

“That’s… Cool. Um, look, I’ve gotta go. I’ll talk to you later, okay?” 

“You don’t love me. Stop lying to yourself.” 

“Your jokes are really starting to take a nose-dive.”

“…Did I give you the wrong impression?” 

“You don’t even know me that well so how can you love me?”

“See, that’s where I know you’re lying, because I’m incapable of being loved.”

“You’re actually delusional, aren’t you?” 

“No, you don’t. Please tell me you don’t.”

“So… Is there a punchline to this?” 

“Funny joke you have there. Wait. It’s not a joke?”

“Don’t you fucking dare say that, right after I’ve just moved on from you. How fucking— wow.” 

“Bullshit. That’s bullshit and you know it.” 

#i was watching sex education season 3 edits and came across the heartbreaking scene of ruby telling otis those three words #and OTIS COMPLETELY FUMBLING IT FUCKKKK #so yeah this is inspired by that #angst prompts #dialogue prompts #prompts #writing prompts #otp prompts

[vividlilies]

CALLING ALL QUEER PEOPLE

I NEED SOME MORE GAY SHOWS

PLEASE SPARE A RECOMMENDATION

(please it’s for my mental health)

#tagging the shows I watch so others like me will share #good omens #wwdits #ofmd #the owl house #warrior nun #infinity train #doctor who #Sherlock #heartstopper #sex education #and more #please help I need more gay people in my life

[clarkgriffon]

ULTIMATE SHIPS CHALLENGE - [1/5] ‘We could have had it all’ Ships ↳ “Why nerdy boys?” “Cause they think they’re in love with me, which feels amazing until they get clingy and want to show me all their things.” “I don’t think I’m in love with you.” “Sure, you don’t.”

#sex education #sexeducationedit #ruby matthews #otis milburn #otis x ruby #creations #ultimate ships challenge #so i did start watching the show because of gifsets of these 2 #but i quickly realized ruby wasn't going to become important for a long time #and then when i got to s3 i was like hm im not sure anymore #and then they made them.... so good #which i do appreciate because often when introducing a rival love interest shows don't try like At All #but ruby is so fleshed out and nuanced and they LET her be to the point that a good amount of people prefer this or like this as much as the #main ship of the show #which is just nice! like yes let ruby be a real character

[freckleslikestars]

You’re a beautiful writer Maeve. You can have more expansive dreams than four chairs and some windows. Think about it.

Sex Education | 2.02

#this scene made me sob the first time I watched it cause fuck if I don’t understand that #it still makes me emotional #my gifs #sex ed gifs #sex ed #sex education #maeve wiley #I have spent the last two hours trying to figure out why the third gif keeps coming out crispier than fried chicken #it is not right now but who knows what will happen when tumblr compresses it too #add to that my phone is glitching #so typing these tags is taking forever #Emily sands #emma mackey #rakhee thakrar

[no-a-mango]

#it’s like if euphoria actually had a plot #and a sex education type side plot #idk it’s rlly good #like seriously go watch it because i have a feeling netflix won’t give it a s2 #which makes me sad #so at the very least go watch it so more people write fanfic #please i’m desperate #heartbreak high #euphoria #sex education #netflix

[lighthouseas]

seeing an ud gate like yes hello that is a vagina

#????? like??????????????? #sorry im just parroting what other ppl have said but it's TRUE #why are they all vaginas #??????? #im not smart enough to analyze this also i have been watching a lot of sex education so 👍 #st.txt

[petite-elf]

uhh why is sex education suddenly a christian show? :(

#sex education #like what the hell is going on with the christianity stuff #like i know many other things are going on #but like what is it with Eric's 'purpose' and 'we are gay jesus' and 'my trans boyfriend is anti-religion and doesn't want to go tu church. #with me so i feel judged' stuff #like yeah #many queer people are religious etc but trying to make it all about CHRISTIANITY?? #the most privileged religion in the West???????? #fucking feeling like I'm watching God's not dead

[braxiatel]

New Doctor Who! 

Excerpt from the article: 

Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who, the BBC has announced.

The 29-year-old will become the 14th Time Lord on the popular science fiction show, and the first non-white actor to play the lead role.

Scottish actor Gatwa, who was born in Rwanda, is best known for starring in Netflix's sitcom Sex Education.

He said he was "deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared".

He added: "This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care.

"I will endeavour my upmost to do the same."

#I haven't watched sex education but I may have to now #my first impressions are #1) I am obviously so glad they cast a person of colour for the role #(Ruth!Doctor was great in the role but like... it's a whole thing and she didn't have her own run) #2) also very happy it's someone young. It's good to see them providing a platform for new talents #3) I am already like mind spinning what will his doctor be like how will they dress what will their mannerism be #Doctor Who #Doctor Who Spoilers #DW Spoilers #the void collection

[purpleplaid17]

Jess Watches // Sat 18 Nov // Day 57 Synopses & Favourite Scenes & Poll

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 1x01 Aftermath

Cate travels to Japan to get answers about her father and uncovers a shocking secret. Keiko, Lee, and Billy pursue a theory about Titans.

I was very impressed with the spider monster cgi in the first scene, less so with the animation of John Goodman running away lol. I get that he obviously couldn't do it himself but they could've edited that bit more realistically imo. I thought Cate and her grandmother Keiko grounded each timeline really well and I look forward to learning more about them.

A Business Proposal (with friend) Ep 9

Jo Yoo Jung falls for Sung Hoon, landing him in hot water with Young Seo. Tae Moo and Ha Ri try to keep their relationship a secret at work.

Their breakfast date where he cooked for her was such a lovely way of showing he cares for her. And him nearly outing them at work because he had doodled her name with hearts around it on his work schedule causing Sunghoon to physically drag him out of the room lmao.

Sex Education 4x06 Episode 6

Goodbyes are never easy, but this one's a mess. With emotions firing on all cylinders, Maeve finds the right words. Aimee gets inspired; Eric gets real.

How did no one accidentally sit on Aimee's angel cupcakes? It was such a sweet gesture but it was a close call a couple of times lol. And I loved Aimee being able to express her rage and having a breakthrough about her art. Also, Was Otis always this selfish? and How does a 17 year old qualify as a radio sex therapist?

#monarch legacy of monsters #a business proposal #business proposal #sex education #polls #tumblr polls #jess watches #day 57 #i watched ep 7 + 8 of abp in the last few days #but this cold i've had was a rough one #so i didn't have the energy to write about them #still coughing as i type this :(

[ericeffiorg]

/gen asking - what is wrong with that clip you posted on twitter of the adam and eric scene?

ty for asking! (for reference)

the issue is that eric opened up to adam for the first ever time about how traumatised he was by adam's actions and instead of us focusing on how horrible that was for him, adam responds by saying how lonely he feels and on top of that, comes out as bisexual. so immediately the attention has shifted away from this queer black boy and his trauma and onto the queer white boy, because this is the first time adam's ever vocalised anything so of course the audience are going to care more for him now. and this is a running occurrence with adam and eric's story. eric's pain is always brushed to the side for adam or like in s3 he does something bad so we feel even more sympathy towards adam and it's just weird and annoying because you can easily tell both stories simultaneously and have us support and care for both, but the writers seem to think the only way to make us care for adam is to shit on eric.

#sorry i go on about this a lot lol #but watching heartstopper just brought it up #because they actually focus on the victim in that #and don't put charlie's trauma to the side to make us feel bad for his bully #or make charlie do something bad so we can support his bully #ask #sex education

[jakeperalta]

truly did not expect to cry through so much of sex education s4 I'm

#just watched the final episode and cried multiple times 🥺🥺 #overall i thought it was a nice ending which is more than you get with a lot of shows so i'll take it #i did have somewhat mixed feelings about the season as a whole #like so much of it i really loved but at the same time it felt a bit disjointed? #like i thought adam's arc was great but it was pretty much totally cut off from anything else in the show?? #also i would've preferred if they hadn't moved school there were just too many new characters for me to get invested in them all #i think their screentime could've been better used to focus on the existing characters' storylines #BUT overall it made my heart feel both warmed and a little bit broken which is my favourite type of media so <3 #sex education lb #sex education spoilers

[dollopheadsandclotpoles]

Anyone seen the new season of sex education? Without spoilers for anything else, how’s the asexual rep? I’ve been a bit iffy about the way they handled asexuality in the past and I see again it’s some random ass character that’s ace?

#it’s less so the way they portrayed asexuality in the past that I have an issue with #and more that they dealt with criticism concerning Otis reading as asexual #and how sex therapist Jean was shaming him for not wanting sex and calling it stunted growth and repression #and remedied that by throwing in some random ace character who only gets 2 lines of dialogue #like I appreciate the scene of her saying sex doesn’t make us whole etc etc #but something about the way it was put in there seemed very forced #and now that instead of building up the existing character they have some random idk #anyone who’s watched it pls lemme know what you feel #ace stuff #aroace tag #sex education #also I read Yasmine Benoit was part of writing this character ?!

[cooper--jones]

an episode into sex education s4 and i can't figure out if asa butterfield's voice has gotten deeper or if its just me

#i refuse to watch previous seasons to find out #i dont even remember what happened previously #which kind of helps because im so much more sympathetic towards so many characters #sex education #sex education season 4 #asa butterfield

[unusualshrimp]

i would not be so mean about pregnancy if it was a genuine choice and no one was trying to convince people to do it all the time btw. why is "i can't wait to tell our kids about this" a NORMAL FUCKING THING to say to someone on a first date. why won't doctors let you get a hysterectomy because you might "change your mind" why do people automatically assume there's kids in your future if you say you want to get married someday, why is NOT- wanting kids a scary and destructive topic to bring up in a relationship but expected to have them is just the norm????? your first date tells you "i can't wait to make you carry some fucking Thing inside your body for nine months while it eats you, and then you go through a severely life-endangering procedure to deliver it and then I'm not socially expected to take care of it at all so you basically handle everything alone and develop 17 mental illnesses, and I'm assuming that's what you already want and not something I have to ask you about" and this is considered CUTE? AND NOT FUCKING CRAZY? I'll never understand it

#im sorry for ranting like this today. i promise im normal to actual pregnant people and kids btw #it's just the. EXPECTATION AND '' NORMALCY'' of it all that makes me so mad #this whole thing was started by seeing a video of someone saying this was a cute thing to say on a date #jesus. #the sorcerer (instagram reels) has harmed me once more #oh and also im watching the sex education netflix show and jean is severely depressing to watch this seadon #she went from an emotionally intelligent and cool career woman to THIS. and for what!!!!!