With plenty of well-rounded characters and an original approach to heavy subjects, Sex Education took Netflix by storm upon its release in 2019. It doesn't shy away from exploring the ins and outs of sexuality and the tumultuousness of growing up and feeling left behind.

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The comedy features a diverse ensemble cast. Fans are sure to identify with at least one of the quirky characters, especially since the show takes the time to give even its minor characters a meaningful story. Sex Education is known to be empowering for viewers young and old, and that's largely thanks to the detailed character arcs. However, some characters are still only at the beginning of their journey.

EMPOWERING: Eric Effiong

Eric Effiong

Eric overcomes a lot of adversity and still comes out smiling at the other end. First, he reconciles with his father after the Hedwig affair. "Your fear doesn't help me, Dad. It makes me feel weak." At the end of their conversation, Eric's father tells him, "Maybe I am learning from my brave son."

In season 2, Eric is torn between Rahim and Adam and decides to choose the partner who treats him best (at the time, it's Rahim). Eric finally tells Adam the effect his bullying had on him and isn't ashamed to do so. As a result, Adam is inspired to embrace his personality and be honest about who he is, too.

HAS POTENTIAL: Maeve Wiley

Maeve at Jackson's door in Sex Education

Maeve has been through a lot, but she hasn't really had her moment yet. She's dealt with the loss of her childhood, the return and then sudden disappearance of her brother, her mother's addiction, her relationship with Jackson, what she thinks is unrequited love, and an abortion.

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However, Maeve's peers see great potential in her, even if she's not totally willing to see it in herself yet. She's an integral part of the Moordale Quizheads, but hopefully, in future seasons her character will realize greater success - and hopefully, she will lead herself there by choice.

EMPOWERING: Adam Groff

Connor Swindells in Sex Education Season 2 on Netflix

Nobody would have expected Adam's arc to be empowering in season 1. He's a bully, a cheat, and has no motivation. But after being sent away to a military school, Adam returns a changed man.

He decides what's important and what isn't, showing his newfound motivation through small acts like trying to help his parents out at home and taming his boss's dog. More significantly, he figures out his sexuality and overcomes his fears by publicly declaring his feelings for Eric. He also finds a friend in Ola, who sees only the new version of Adam since she doesn't know him in season 1.

HAS POTENTIAL: Jean Milburn

Gillian Anderson in Sex Education Season 2 Netflix

As Otis's mother, a sex therapist, and the recipient of Michael Groff's vengeful antics, Jean has a lot on her plate. At the end of season 2, she also finds out she's pregnant after she and Jakob break up.

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She makes a friend (Michael's wife Maureen, who's arc is also empowering), has a significant argument with Otis, and generally feels like everything is falling apart. Hopefully, in season 3 she can pick up the pieces and live the life she wants for herself while overcoming the challenges of working in an unsupportive environment and dealing with an irresponsible ex-husband.

EMPOWERING: Florence

Florence feels like she doesn't belong when all of her friends make insinuating comments about her and Jackson. She doesn't care about sex and would rather focus on her acting career. Most people misunderstand her until she speaks to Jean.

Florence learns about her sexuality and becomes proud of it. At the end of season 2, she declares that Jean helped her accept herself and that it's changed her life. Florence seems like a much happier person when she knows who she is and stops trying to follow what her peers are doing.

HAS POTENTIAL: Ruby Matthews

Ruby sitting in a log in the forest, smiling in Sex Education

For most of the series, Ruby seems shallow and one-dimensional. However, when removed from the school environment and the eyes of her friends, a new side of her is revealed. After she and Otis have sex, they embark on a small quest to buy the morning-after pill.

Ruby reveals that her father has multiple sclerosis and gets candid about a few other things. If viewers get the chance to learn more about her character, and she learns to value herself and others for more than their social standings, physical appearance, and style, her arc could be one of the most empowering.

EMPOWERING: Jackson Marchetti

Jackson is another character whose arc is a little unexpected. As a swimmer, he starts to feel trapped in the cyclical, routine, strict regimen that his life has become. He also doesn't want to disappoint his mum, his friends, his school, or his coach. And he doesn't know what he would do without swimming.

When he injures himself, he feels free until his arm recovers. The anxiety and pressure culminate and he breaks down in front of Viv, who supports him and tells his parents, even though he resents this at first. But this leads to a resolution between him and his mum, as well as him being able to focus on the school musical.

HAS POTENTIAL: Jakob Nyman

Jakob looking serious in Sex Education

Jakob is reticent and mysterious, hinting at something hidden beneath the surface that nobody else can see. This makes sense since his wife died and he hasn't been with any other woman until Jean.

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For the moment, Jakob seems pretty content, but surely wanting more couldn't hurt. He doesn't seem to have any aspirations or dreams. His presence is loud, literally and figuratively, and it would be great to see something more from his interesting and as yet unexplored personality.

EMPOWERING: Aimee Gibbs

Aimee starts as a seemingly shallow, clueless girl who's hanging out with the wrong people for the wrong reasons. In season 2, she tries to figure out who she wants to be (a baker; "I do really like toast!") while dealing with the longterm effects of being sexually assaulted.

After repressing her emotions for much of the season, she finally accepts what she's been through and, with the help of her female friends, is able to feel supported and less alone. She stands up for herself, expresses her emotions, asserts her independence, and reports the assault to the police.

HAS POTENTIAL: Otis Milburn

Jean and Otis sitting on the couch in Sex Education

Otis inspires a lot of people around him, but he doesn't seem to see his own value. As a result, he sometimes acts a little insensitivity, especially in season 2.

Now that Jean knows about his sex therapy clinic and Maeve knows he loves her (even without Isaac deleting his voicemail, he basically admitted it at his "small gathering"), Otis has room to focus on himself. Given his resolution with Remi in season 2, Otis could become more mature and take control of his own destiny, especially after being pushed around by Maeve for so long.

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