Season 4

The **fourth** and **final season** of *Sex Education* was officially announced on September 25, 2021 at a Netflix Tudum global fan event and was released on September 21, 2023.

The fourth season takes place eight weeks after season 3 finale.

It introduces a lot of new characters including; Maeve's tutor in America Thomas Molloy, as well as her friends she met at Wallace; Tyrone Harris, Ellen Rasmussen and Chris, Jean's estranged younger sister who comes live with her to help her with taking care of Joy, Joanna Franklin, Cal's mother, who does her best to understand her child, Nicky Bowman, some Cavendish College students; a group of popular kids called the Coven (Abbi Montgomery, Aisha Green & Roman), Otis' rivalry sex therapist and Ruby's elementary school bully, Sarah Owen, Viv's new boyfriend, Beau, as well as Adam's co-worker at farm with whom he later develops a bond, Jem and Jackson's biological father, Jerome Saibu.

## Synopsis

Following the closure of Moordale Secondary, the students are navigating new territory at the high-tech and progressive Cavendish Sixth Form College. It's every health and wellness nut's dream with yoga on the lawn, a strong sustainability vibe and even a rival sex therapist on campus. This rivalry isn't the only thing bothering Otis, as he's also juggling a long-distance relationship with Maeve. She's living her dream at the prestigious Wallace University in the US and being taught by cult author Thomas Molloy.

## Cast and characters

### Main cast

* Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn (8/8)
* Gillian Anderson as Jean Milburn (8/8)
* Ncuti Gatwa as Eric Effiong (8/8)
* Emma Mackey as Maeve Wiley (8/8)
* Connor Swindells as Adam Groff (8/8)
* Kedar Williams-Stirling as Jackson Marchetti (8/8)
* Alistair Petrie as Michael Groff (8/8)
* Aimee Lou Wood as Aimee Gibbs (8/8)
* Mimi Keene as Ruby Matthews (8/8)

### Recurring cast

* Chinenye Ezeudu as Vivienne Odusanya (8/8)
* George Robinson as Isaac Goodwin (8/8)
* Samantha Spiro as Maureen Groff (7/8)
* Dua Saleh as Cal Bowman (8/8)
* Hannah Gadsby as Celia (7/8)
* Doreene Blackstock as Beatrice Effiong (4/8)
* Hannah Waddingham as Sofia Marchetti (3/8)
* Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Roz Marchetti (5/8)
* Edward Bluemel as Sean Wiley (3/8)
* Daniel Ings as Dan (4/8)
* Dan Levy as Thomas Molloy (4/8)
* Indra Ové as Anna Charles (3/8)
* George Somner as Joe Goodwin (2/8)
* Thaddea Graham as Sarah Owen (8/8)
* Marie Reuther as Ellen Rasmussen (4/8)
* Felix Mufti as Roman (7/8)
* Anthony Lexa as Abbi Montgomery (7/8)
* Alexandra James as Aisha Green (8/8)
* Imani Yahshua as Tyrone Harris (4/8)
* Reda Elazouar as Beau (8/8)
* Bella Maclean as Jem (7/8)
* Lisa McGrillis as Joanna Franklin (7/8)
* Andi Osho as Nicky Bowman (3/8)
* Jodie Turner-Smith as God (2/8)
* Eshaan Akbar as Principal Lakhani (2/8)

### Minor cast

* Rakhee Thakrar as Emily Sands (1/8)
* Jim Howick as Colin Hendricks (1/8)
* Kirsty Bloom as Anabelle (1/8)
* Hannah Boyce as Harriet Anders (1/8)

## Episodes

* Episode / Series Number: 01 / 25
* Directed by: Dominic Leclerc
* Episode / Series Number: 02 / 26
* Directed by: Dominic Leclerc
* Episode / Series Number: 03 / 27
* Directed by: Dominic Leclerc
* Episode / Series Number: 04 / 28
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* Episode / Series Number: 05 / 29
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* Episode / Series Number: 06 / 30
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* Episode / Series Number: 07 / 31
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* Episode / Series Number: 08 / 32
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* Written by: Laurie Nunn

## Production

### Casting

On April 12, 2022, Simone Ashley appeared on U.K. network ITV’s *This Morning*, where she revealed that she will not be returning for the fourth season. On July 5, 2022, Patricia Allison appeared on U.K. radio’s *Capital Xtra Breakfast* podcast, where she revealed that she will not be returning for the fourth season. On July 13, 2022, *Radio Times* magazine revealed that Tanya Reynolds will not be returning for the fourth season. On August 1, 2022, *Radio Times* magazine revealed that Rakhee Thakrar will not be returning for the fourth season. Despite that fact, on July 6, 2023 *Digital Spy* revealed that she would be coming back for one episode.

On August 3, 2022, *Variety* magazine revealed that Ncuti Gatwa will be returning for the fourth season. On August 19, 2022, it was announced that Dan Levy, Thaddea Graham, Marie Reuther, Felix Mufti, Anthony Lexa, Alexandra James and Imani Yahshua joined the cast.

On October 14, 2022, Lisa McGrillis appeared on U.K. network BBC One’s *Breakfast*, where she revealed that she joined the cast.

On December 7, 2022, *What’s on Netflix* revealed that Andi Osho joined the cast.

On February 19, 2023, *Variety* magazine revealed that Jodie Turner-Smith joined the cast.

On March 3, 2023, Eshaan Akbar revealed that he joined the cast.

On July 6, 2023, Digital Spy revealed that Jim Howick and Rakhee Thakrar were going to appear in one episode of the fourth season.

### Filming

On August 5, 2022, Asa Butterfield confirmed that the fourth season of the series began filming. On August 19, 2022, it was announced that the fourth season was officially production.

On February 10, 2023, the filming of the fourth season was officially wrapped.

## Trivia

* Season 4 was officially confirmed to be the final one on July 5, 2023.
* It is the only season to feature Ruby in every episode.
* This season marks the comebacks of some characters that were absent in last season(s); Roz Marchetti, Sean Wiley and Harriet Anders.
* Season 4 has the least extensive main cast list of all seasons.
* It is also the only season to not feature any additions to the main cast.
* Laurie Nunn, the series creator, explained Ola and Lily's absence that their story arc was wrapped up very nicely at the end of season 3, and it felt organic to give the pair a happy ending.

## Gallery

### Images

* Promotional Images
* Character Portraits
* Behind the Scenes

### Videos

Sex Education- Season 4 - Official Teaser - NetflixSex Education- Season 4 - Official Trailer - NetflixSex Education- Season 4 - Final Trailer - Netflix
## References

1. ↑ ‘Sex Education’ Renewed For Season 4 At Netflix
2. ↑ ‘Sex Education’ to End With Season 4 on Netflix
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dan Levy Joins the ‘Sex Education’ Season 4 Roster
4. ↑ Simone Ashley Will Not Be Returning for “Sex Education” Season 4
5. ↑ Patricia Allison reveals that her character Ola is not returning for Sex Education season 4
6. ↑ Tanya Reynolds won't appear in Sex Education season 4 as Lily
7. ↑ Sex Education star Rakhee Thakrar confirms she's not in season 4
8. ↑ Ncuti Gatwa to Return for 'Sex Education' Season 4
9. ↑ Lisa McGrillis : BBC Breakfast Interview 14.10.22 / "Somewhere Boy" / "Sex Education" / "Mum"
10. ↑ ‘The Sandman’ Star Andi Osho Joins ‘Sex Education’ Season 4
11. ↑ Jodie Turner-Smith Joins Cast of ‘Sex Education’ After Ncuti Gatwa Personally Invited Her
12. ↑ Eshaan Akbar tweet
13. ↑ Guess who’s back
14. ↑ Sex Education Season 4 is officially in production!