In the Netflix series Sex Education, Gillian Anderson plays the role of Jean Milburn, a sex therapist and the mother of the main character, Otis. The show revolves around Otis, a socially awkward teenager who teams up with a classmate to start an underground sex therapy clinic at their high school. Anderson's portrayal of Jean is both hilarious and heartfelt, as she navigates her own complicated love life while offering advice to her son and his friends. Sex Education has been praised for its honest and inclusive portrayal of teenage sexuality, and Anderson's performance has been widely acclaimed by both critics and audiences.