Rahim Harrak

* Season 3
* Season 2

* Harrak House

**Rahim Harrak** is one of the recurring characters in *Sex Education*. He is portrayed by Sami Outalbali.
He is a new French student who causes quite a stir in Moordale.

## Early Life

Not much is known about Rahim's life before joining the show but he and his family had to leave their country because of their religion. Rahim and his family are atheists.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 2

Rahim is first introduced in season 2, with tons of rumors surrounding him such as that he is the son of a Middle Eastern prince and that he is Kim Kardashian's secret adopted brother. He is also immediately perceived as attractive by many of the students, especially by Ruby.

At the fair Rahim attempts to make a move towards Eric, joining him on the Ferris wheel where he recites poetry and asks for spots to visit in the town.

When Rahim and Eric start dating it is discovered that Adam works in a shop underneath Rahim's house.

Rahim follows Eric to his church where he says offensive things about religion which upsets Eric, though they reconcile and agree to disagree.

In the season finale, Adam declares his love for Eric, interrupting the musical. Eric picks Adam over Rahim, which upsets him and remains him heartbroken.

### Season 3

In season 3, Rahim is still upset about his breakup with Eric. He seems to hate Adam at first, but eventually they grow a friendship after Adam covers for Rahim after he threw his feces out a bus window.

Later, Rahim is helping Adam with understanding and writing poetry. Eventually, Rahim is also the one who reads Adam's love poem for Eric.

## Relationships

### Romances

#### Eric Effiong (ex-boyfriend)

*Main article: Eric and Rahim*
Rahim is Eric's ex-boyfriend. Rahim liked Eric since their first talk. He was often complimenting Eric's outfits, finally deciding to ask him out. During their first date, Rahim kissed Eric, later going to Rahim's, so Rahim could show Eric his place. There, Eric met Adam, whom he hadn't seen for a couple of months. Eric fled. Eric started to go for night walks with Adam, starting to be confused about his feelings and who he wanted to be with.

Eventually, after Adam let Eric down, Eric decided to give it a go with Rahim, finally becoming a couple. The two enjoyed their relationship; Rahim, despite being an atheist, even went to church alongside Eric and his family. The two declared love to each other, but Rahim's still unsure about Adam, who wanted to steal Eric away from him.

During the school play, Adam ran onto the stage, where he declared his love for Eric. Eric, after a moment of hesitating, decided to dump Rahim and agreed to be with Adam.

In the next term, Rahim was still upset about his break up with Eric, but with time he got over it, and even befriended Adam.

### Friends

#### Adam Groff (close friend; former rival)

Rahim is Adam's close friend. At first, Adam and Rahim perceived each other as rivals, as Eric dumped Rahim for Adam.

Everything changed when Adam helped Rahim on the school trip in France, and later Rahim helped Adam with understanding and writing poetry. After the dog contest Adam was taking part in, Rahim asked him if he won.

#### Ola Nyman (friend)

Rahim and Ola probably met via Eric, who was Ola's friend and was crushed by Rahim.

In episode 2.4, Ola told Adam that Rahim is her friend.

## Personality

Rahim is seen as a sensible and charming character, often talking about poetry and romance, especially to Eric.

## Memorable Quotes

* Season 2
* Season 3

## Trivia

* Similarly to Adam, he seems to always wear the same jacket for most of his appearances.
* He and his family are atheists.
* Rahim hates musicals.

## Gallery

### Episodic

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