Sex Education: 10 Best Storylines So Far
3. Maeve's Unwanted Pregnancy
The subject of abortion is never going to be an easy ride. It's still one of the most divisive topics facing the world today, as the right to choose and the pro-life movements have massive amounts of support. So, naturally, when Sex Education tackled the issue, they did it with class.
Season one saw Maeve suffering from an accidental pregnancy, leading to her deciding to terminate it. You watched everything from her arrival to the aftercare, and the episode garnered acclaim for its clinical yet authentic portrayal of the process. There was even a sprinkling of the old Sex Education flair as Otis went with her believing it to be a date.
This storyline gives you a smorgasbord of emotions ranging from sadness to optimism to solidarity. Its compassionate depiction of the issue goes beyond the real-life debate and gives you a poignant look into the pain and struggle the characters go through.
Some of this story's highlights included seeing Maeve in a more vulnerable light, the accurate depiction of the procedure, and the bond formed between Maeve and fellow patient Sarah.