The beloved Netflix original seriesSex Educationis returning to our screens next month. Come September 21, the series will see the students of Moordale Secondary School embarkupon one final runon a journey that had begun in 2019 and birthed stars from its ensemble cast, including the likes ofAsa Butterfield,Gillian Anderson,Ncuti Gatwa, andEmma Mackey. With the departure of most of its stellar names, the streamer had revealed that season 4 would serve to wrap up the Moorsdale adventure, however, it seems there might be hope for a return in the future.
The series follows Butterfield’s Otis who opensa sex therapy clinicat his institution of learning while also navigating the many challenges of being a teen. Earning rave reviews over its previous seasons,Sex Educationsaw the students of this school come to terms with their sexuality while capturing the minds of audiences. Now,Laurie Nunn,creator of the series, who has returned as a writer for the fourth season, has opened the door to the possibility of future spinoffs. Speaking withNetflix Tudumahead of the upcoming final season, Nunn revealed plans to take a break after the release of the new season. However, when asked if it would be the last time audiences get to interact with the fictional world, she did not rule out the potential of a spinoff.
“I’m definitely taking a break and thinking about other things. But Moordale is a really rich world, and writing about teenagers is always a lot of fun. So, I think that there’s always potential for more to be explored in that world.”
It’s Time to Graduate
Season 4 had not been idly setout to be the British comedy’s last, however, with the departure of key figures like Olivia (Simone Ashley), Lily (Tanya Reynolds), and Ola (Patricia Allison), it became clear that it might have to be. The announcement ofGatwa and Mackey’s departuresshould the series enter season five proved perhaps proved the final straw. Nunn saidin a letter to fans, “It became clear that this was the right time to graduate.”
In addition to the aforementioned returning cast forSex EducationSeason 4, the call sheet also includesAimee Lou Wood,Alistair Petrie,Dua Saleh,Kedar Williams-Stirling,Connor Swindells,Chinenye Ezeudu,Mimi Keene,George Robinson,Samantha Spiro,Jim Howick, andDaniel Ings. New cast includesLisa McGrillis,Felix Mufti,Anthony Lexa,Alexandra James,Daniel Levy,Thaddea Graham,Marie Reuther,Reda Elazouar,Eshaan Akbar,Bella Maclean, andImani Yahshua.
Sex EducationSeason 4 premieres September 21 on Netflix. Check out a trailer below:
