Sex Education. One of the many reasons why he is so legendary is because he is 100% himself at all times, and unapologetically so.
He's a Black and openly gay teen who wholeheartedly celebrates those parts of his identity, and we love to see it.Eric is Otis Milburn’s bestie and thankfully, he doesn’t embody any of the gay best friend or Black side character tropes that we see so often.
I would even go as far as to say that he is one of the most nuanced characterisations of a gay Black teen in British television history!
His identity is complex and multi-dimensional, offering far more than just ~sass~ to the series. Eric has the unique ability to make light of every situation, largely due to his phenomenal sense of humour and quick wit.