Warning! Spoilers ahead for Sex Education season 4.
Summary
In Sex Education season 4, it is revealed that Dan, the person Jean had her first sexual experience with, is the biological father of Baby Joy. The show delves deeper into the personal lives and connections of the main characters, giving them a more relatable and human touch.
The revelation of Dan as the father is an unexpected twist that highlights the character's return in a subtle manner.
In Sex Education, the true identity of Jean's baby is officially revealed, which may not come as a surprise to dedicated viewers. In addition to exploring the lives of the students at Moordale Secondary, the show delves into the personal lives of Otis and other main characters. This expansion humanizes them further and provides insight into their sexual and romantic relationships. Unlike his peers, Otis faces a unique situation as his mother embarks on her own personal journey while raising him following her separation from his father. This includes her casual involvement with other people.
As a sex therapist, Jean encourages openness about her personal life, which greatly contributes to Otis's aptitude for giving advice on intimate matters. However, her world was turned upside down by an unexpected pregnancy. In the finale of Sex Education season 3, Jean welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. Despite being in a relationship with Jakob at the time, the Netflix series revealed that he was not the child's biological father, leaving a captivating mystery that Sex Education season 4 thankfully unravels.
Dan's Return In Sex Education Season 3 Hinted At Him Being The Father Of Jean's Baby
Jean's story in season 4 of Sex Education is centered around her reconnecting with her younger sister, Joanna. As Jean begins a relationship with Dan, she casually reveals that he is the biological father of Baby Joy. Fans of the show will remember Dan as Jean's first sexual partner, introduced in season 1. Although he didn't appear in season 2, Dan did make a brief cameo in season 3 when Jean and Jakob ran into him while on their way to the hospital.
Why Dan Being The Father Is Still Shocking (Despite Making The Most Sense)
: The return of Dan in season 3 of Sex Education, after his brief involvement with Jean in the first season, should have already piqued curiosity. And yet, his reappearance at that specific moment should have raised concerns, as it coincided with a crucial period in the show. While it is unclear exactly when they resumed their sexual relationship and conceived Baby Joy, the fact that they have a history of sleeping together suggests the possibility of them continuing their encounters off-screen.In the finale of Sex Education season 4, Jean extends an invitation to Dan to come to her home. It is implied that she intends to share with him that he is the biological father of Baby Joy. The actual conversation between them is not revealed in the show, but regardless of Dan's response, Otis' mother is content and confident in raising her daughter on her own. What makes this plot twist so remarkable, though, is how subtly it is executed. Dan is such an insignificant character that his reappearance in Sex Education season 3 was easily overlooked as a trivial cameo.