Fans are hunting for shows like Sex Education, now that they have seen all four seasons. This list will cover all the shows that are similar to the Sex Education Netflix show in terms of storylines, characters, themes, and more.
List of TV Shows like Sex Education
Derry Girls
If you were a fan of all the friend groups seen in Sex Education, then Derry Girls is a good recommendation. This show, like Sex Education, deals with themes of sexualities, political issues, and cultural differences in hearty and humorous ways like Sex Education. There are only two things that make Derry Girls slightly different from Sex Education: the 90s setting and all the main protagonists being girls.
The Sex Lives of College Girls
The Sex Lives of College Girls is a more adult-oriented version of Sex Education. This series, like Sex Education, also deals with finding sexuality and blossoming relationships as its main themes. However, the only thing that makes this show different from Sex Education is the fact that the lead characters are all women.
Skins
If Sex Education was comedic and friendly in tone, then Skins is basically a darker, edgier, and more serious version of it. However, this show deals with more themes aside from sexuality and relationships such as eating disorders, drug abuse, and mental illness. Not only that, but this show also has recognizable names like Nicholas Hoult, Daniel Kaluuya, Kaya Scoodelario, and Dev Patel as part of its ensemble cast.
Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks high-school teen drama that, while it does not deal with the sexual side of teens like Sex Education, deals with many other themes like trying to fit in with cool crowds and going through puberty. Additionally, this show also has some recognizable names like James Franco and Linda Cardellini as part of its cast.
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation was quite groundbreaking for its time. Released in the early 2000s, this show, like Sex Education, deals with themes of sexuality and other themes related to teenagers. It also features LGBTQ+ characters. Moreover, this show also launched the careers of many celebrities like Nina Dobrev, Cassie Steele, and Drake.
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