‘Sex Education’ Season Four Witnesses Record Breaking Viewership Within the First Week of Its Release

Published 09/27/2023, 2:24 PM EDT

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Sex Education is one of the biggest titles on Netflix. When the show was first released in 2019, many assumed it to be an American pie ripoff. However, over time, the fans realized it was a more complex and nuanced story, dealing with sexuality, adolescence, and modern arcs that teens faced in their coming-of-age stories. And recently, the series’ last season made its way to the screens.

The fourth season of Sex Education has been a long time coming. Perhaps one of the most anticipated projects of 2023, the show’s finale seems to be a tremendous hit for the streamer.

Sex Education season 4 first-week viewership

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When a much-awaited show like Sex Education makes its way to the screens, the first question that pops into viewers’ minds is whether the show lived up to its hype. Moreover, many speculated and analyzed the show’s potential trajectory owing to its past success. Well, not only did the show live up to its hype, but it also soared to unprecedented heights. Shortly after its release, Sex Education climbed up the charts, taking over the number one spot. A recent report shows that it garnered 12 million viewers within just four days.

Season 4’s viewership indeed saw a massive jump in comparison to its previous seasons. While the second season opened with 7.6 million views, season 3 gathered 2.4 million views. Meanwhile, the fourth season was no less than a rollercoaster. The show took the audience for a treat with its gripping storyline and impeccable humor. At the same time, it devastated the fans after ruining the only perfect couple in the show. 

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Despite garnering massive viewership, Sex Education season 4’s Rotten Tomatoes score might surprise people.

Sex Education season 4 received its worst rating on Rotten Tomatoes

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Sex Education has been a fan-favorite show. With every season, the series has been achieving a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Season 4 was no surprise in terms of critic ratings. However, the audience score for the show was rather unimpressive this season. As shocking as it may sound, season 4 had an audience score of just 40%.

The recent score indicates a massive fall from the show’s previous seasons. The show’s first three seasons had an incredible audience score of 94%, 93%, and 88%. With the show ending with season 4, there are no more chances of falling. However, seeing such a hit show garner such a poor rating for its finale is disappointing.

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Have you completed Sex Education Season 4? Let us know in the comments below.

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Hamza Qazi

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Introducing Hamza Qazi, a Hollywood and Anime News writer at Netflix Junkie. Hamza's love affair with anime began early in his life when he fell in love with Naruto, which sparked his interest in reporting. He began channelizing his inner reporter by writing for his school magazine and later for a college magazine.

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