It was a tremendously moving journey capped off with a heartfelt poem that surely brought tears to more than one viewer. Much of season three then focused on helping Adam come out of his shell and become a more caring person learning how to express his feelings in healthy ways. The show didn't shy away from challenging Adam for his past mistakes but also allowed him the space to learn, accept, and eventually atone for them. However, the show took great care of his development, evolving him over time into a young man on the verge of discovering who he is, to the point where he arguably became the best character in Sex Education. What makes Adam's story so compelling is the underlying themes of pain and confusion. Adam Groff began as a seemingly prototypical bully, plagued with insecurities and self-loathing.
