5 Key Reasons Everyone's Pissed at Sex Education Season 4 Finale
The popular show ended on a sour note.
Despite the first three seasons of Netflix's Sex Education being hailed as prime examples of teen dramedy, it looks like the show is destined to go down as a mixed bag, as its last season turned out to be so bad that it even tarnished the stellar reputation of the preceding seasons.
Here are five reasons why everybody hates Sex Education Season 4:
Characters Missing in Action
While the main trio of actors returned for the final season of Sex Education, the absence of some of the other standout supporting characters was keenly felt. Lily, Ola, Olivia, Anwar, and Rahim were missing in action, and fans weren't at all happy about it. Although it's clear that the actors simply chose to pursue other career opportunities, the show still came in for a lot of harsh criticism because their characters were gone.
Change in Mood
Sex Education often broached controversial topics yet maintained a light-hearted, casual vibe. The fact that Season 4 took a darker, more depressing turn significantly upset many viewers. While character evolution is necessary, maintaining the show's original spirit would have helped the show better cement its legacy.
Aging Actors
Asa Butterfield, Emma Mackey, and Ncuti Gatwa have aged since the debut season came out in 2019. However, fans were taken aback by how strikingly different they all looked in Season 4: they clearly can no longer convincingly pull off playing teenagers.
Controversial Finale
For four seasons, fans speculated whether Otis and Maeve would end up together, so when the two parted ways in the series finale, many took it personally as they had been looking forward to a more uplifting conclusion to their favorite show.
Too Much Bloat and Fluff
The introduction of numerous new storylines and characters in Season 4 was bound to create challenges in maintaining audience engagement. However, fans were unprepared for just how bloated the show ended up being. It got so bad that some episodes felt interminably long, with the narrative incessantly shifting from one character to another.