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From Classroom Confessions to Queer Rom‑Coms: Four Must‑Watch Picks After Sex Education

If you loved the unapologetic honesty of Sex Education, you’ll find a perfect quartet of shows to keep the conversation going. From the daring new drama Dying for Sex, to the nostalgic teen romp Everything Sucks!, the teacher‑centric satire English Teacher, and the irreverent rom‑com Feel Good, each pick offers a distinct flavor while staying true to the original’s mix of humor, heart, and LGBTQ+ insight. Together they form a curated menu that spans fresh, boundary‑pushing storytelling, beloved fan classics, spot‑on thematic matches, and guaranteed crowd‑pleasers.

What ties these titles together is their fearless exploration of identity, sexuality, and the messy realities of growing up. Dying for Sex pushes the envelope with a raw look at desire and mortality, echoing Sex Education’s candid approach to taboo topics. Everything Sucks! delivers a nostalgic, bittersweet high‑school experience that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. English Teacher brings the classroom into focus, offering a satirical yet heartfelt take on the challenges of modern education and queer representation. Finally, Feel Good blends sharp wit with tender romance, proving that comedy can be both hilarious and deeply moving. Whether you’re craving something new, something classic, or simply a show that hits the same emotional notes, this lineup has you covered.

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Dying for Sex

Dying for Sex

TV Series · 2025

drama · comedy

A fresh, boundary‑pushing series that tackles sexuality through the lens of mortality, offering the same candid, off‑beat humor that made Sex Education a breakout hit.

After Molly Kochan receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she leaves her husband and explores the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.


Everything Sucks!

Everything Sucks!

TV Series · 2018

drama · comedy

A fan‑favorite set in the mid‑90s that captures the bittersweet, coming‑of‑age vibe of Sex Education while delivering a heartfelt, humorous look at high‑school misfits.

It's 1996 in a town called Boring, Oregon, where high school misfits in the AV and drama clubs brave the ups and downs of teenage emotions in the VHS era.


English Teacher

English Teacher

TV Series · 2024

comedy

The closest semantic match, this witty comedy follows a gay English teacher navigating school politics, echoing Sex Education’s blend of classroom drama and LGBTQ+ themes.

A high school teacher in Austin tries to balance the competing demands of the students and their parents in a world where the rules seem to change every day.


Feel Good

Feel Good

TV Series · 2020

drama · comedy

A critically lauded, audience‑loved series that mixes sharp comedy with raw romance, mirroring Sex Education’s balance of humor and heartfelt LGBTQ+ storytelling.

Recovering addict and comedian Mae tries to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of their life. Life is further complicated by a new and all-consuming relationship with their new girlfriend George.

More from the cast of Sex Education

Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Sex Education.

The Fall

TV Series · 2013

While a darker crime thriller, it shares Sex Education's focus on complex personal relationships and character-driven storytelling, offering a compelling, emotionally nuanced drama.

The X-Files

TV Series · 1993

This critically acclaimed series combines humor with serious themes, much like Sex Education’s blend of light‑heartedness and deeper social commentary.

War and Peace

TV Series · 2016

A richly layered period drama that, like Sex Education, explores love, family dynamics, and personal growth amid larger societal upheavals.

Bleak House

TV Series · 2005

Bleak House delivers intricate interpersonal drama and witty dialogue, echoing Sex Education’s emphasis on relationships and the challenges of growing up.
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