Gillian plays single mum Jean, who has to weather the storm of her sons sexual awakening (Picture: Netflix)

Gillian Anderson looks unrecognisable as she trades in her X Files days for a new role in Netflix’s Sex Education.

Metro.co.uk has been given the first details and first look pics of the latest original series from the streaming giant, and basically – we’re all in.

The X Files actress will take on the role of Jean Milburn, a 46-year-old sex therapist and single mum to teenager, Otis.

When Otis meets Maeve, his life changes forever (Picture: Netflix)

The coming-of-age dramedy launches in January (Picture: Netflix)

After initially promising to always be open with her son, as she co-parents with her ex-husband Remi, Jean begins to worry that her idea may have backfired as Otis comes into his own sexual awakening.




Has she given him the right tools to navigate the complicated world of sex? Or has she left him open to getting himself into trouble?

English actor Asa Butterfield will play her troubled son, who after exposed to his parents’ therapy sessions has become terrified of sex in general.

The new series will focus on teens outlook on sex (Picture: Netflix)

Told through the eyes of adults and teens alike, the series focuses on attitudes to sex (Picture: Netflix)

But obviously, when bad-girl Maeve (Emma Mackey) comes on the scene, she proves to be too much of a curiosity for Otis not to fall in love slightly. The only problem? Her boyfriend/friend-with-benefits Jackson, who is currently having his own problems as his parents want him to focus on a potential swimming career.

Living alone in a caravan she can barely afford, Maeve and Otis start-up a series of businesses with Otis – including a sex clinic. Thankfully, Otis will be offered moral support with his best mate Eric (Ncuti Gatwa), who is proudly gay and out, against the feelings of his religious parents.

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The coming-of-age dramedy will run for eight-hour long episodes and from the new info alone, we know we want it now.

Sex Education season one launches 11 January on Netflix.

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