Sex Education (2019)
▸ Must watch
Sex Education is streaming in Australia on Netflix.
The verdict
Sex Education landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 8,009 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — English comedy with a drama streak. That score holds across 8,009 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 8,009 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Inexperienced Otis channels his sex therapist mom when he teams up with rebellious Maeve to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | MA 15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Laurie Nunn
Cast
Asa Butterfield
Otis Milburn
Gillian Anderson
Jean Milburn
Ncuti Gatwa
Eric Effiong
Emma Mackey
Maeve Wiley
Kedar Williams-Stirling
Jackson Marchetti
Thaddea Graham
Sarah 'O' Owens
Where to watch in Australia
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Sex Education worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.2/10 on audience ratings. This is 4 seasons deep — English comedy with a drama streak. That score holds across 8,009 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Sex Education?
You can stream Sex Education in Australia on Netflix.
Is Sex Education family friendly?
Sex Education is rated MA 15+. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Sex Education in?
Sex Education is an English series (Comedy / Drama).