Let’s Talk About Eric From ‘Sex Education’ Because He Is An Angel
Sex Education is the best teen series to come along in literally decades and I am obsessed.
The show somehow perfectly pairs the high school experience with issues ranging from sex, consent, abortion, religion, identity politics and slut-shaming. It’s just a sensational series and everyone should binge it immediately.
The breakout star of the whole show has to be Scottish-Rwandan actor Ncuti Gatwa, who plays Eric, a black gay student and the loyal best friend of the series’ lead Otis.
He is an actual angel.
While Eric’s character could have easily been reduced to a sidekick role, he had his own story arc, and tbh all his scenes steal the show.
I can’t talk enough about him but I’m incredibly hyped to see where his story goes in season two, if it gets the green light.
Warning: some season one spoilers ahead!
Here are a few reasons why Eric is just the best thing about the whole show:
He gave us a role we don’t see often enough.
Wow #SexEducation really gave us the most layered and complex characterization of a gay teen of color!! He wasn’t there for comedy relief or for tokenism. He had his own storyline and grew into this BEAUTIFUL, FIERCE, and joy-spreading angel
WE MUST PROTECT ERIC AT ALL COSTS. pic.twitter.com/VBXnkiCRud
— ✨ (@wiiissssss) January 13, 2019
And he wasn’t just a side character or the stereotypical gay best friend.
i’m so deep into eric’s storyline he deserves the world #SexEducation pic.twitter.com/cVEYtYurzM
— Maijo Rodriguez (@maijorodriguez) January 15, 2019
Speaking of friends…Otis was a bad friend to Eric.
I hate Otis for not caring about Eric’s birthday and their plans ? #Sexeducation
— chilala?? (@Chilala_km) January 16, 2019
He walked all over Eric, who was constantly there for him.
Before episode seven, we can agree Otis was cancelled.
Who deserves better? #SexEducation #Netflix pic.twitter.com/U9sYcvc8p0
— fia losbañes corpuz (@fiacorpuz) January 12, 2019
Eric is so bloody funny.
Eric is too good for them, honestly. #SexEducation pic.twitter.com/5VjQMP0Gul
— Dyl Advised (@ThatsSoDylan) January 15, 2019
His outfit for the dance gave me life.
Protect Eric at all costs ❤️?#SexEducation pic.twitter.com/1oPXa0XCGx
— arianna. (@pieceofyou) January 20, 2019
When his dad finally supported him I drowned in a puddle of tears.
Eric was thankfully uncancelled when he apologised.
Otis saying he misses Eric. Their makeup just made me cry. Now they are dancing. Such a wholesome friendship. #SexEducation pic.twitter.com/4uu0VPVQr5
— fowsia (@iriswestallens) January 20, 2019
Eric and Otis dancing together was the highlight of the entire series. No arguments.
We need more Eric next series. Or maybe just Eric. Wait, also Adam.
this is how i feel. #sexeducation pic.twitter.com/wVFjSUBeZv
— d (@mcurevengers) January 13, 2019
He is an angel and we don’t deserve him.
I would die for him #sexeducation pic.twitter.com/uXgeAg47x7
— ??Blackgirlmagic?? (@MaryRocker18) January 22, 2019
Tbh, I’m waaaaay too invested in this.
I WANT TO PROTECT ERIC FOREVER. #SexEducation pic.twitter.com/eEYMEAvLP6
— fowsia (@iriswestallens) January 20, 2019