In Sex Education season 4, Abbi and Roman are a couple that are admired and loved by the students of Cavendish College. Anthony Lexa plays Abbi, while Roman is played by Felix Mufti.
Abbi and Roman introduce themselves as part of the Coven, a group that also includes their friend Aisha. Together, the Coven runs Cavendish College.
They are the complete opposite of what the Untouchables at Moordale Secondary used to be. The Coven is more positive and accepting. Abbi and Roman, in particular, are the star couple of Cavendish College. Everyone looks up to them and seeks a relationship like theirs.
Both Abbi and Roman come from different kinds of families. Abbi is a Christian who was kicked out of her family and had to leave her old church when she began her transition. However, she still believes in God and is trying to get Roman into a more accepting church, but Roman is anti-religious.
After being kicked out, Abbi moved in with Roman, whose family is more progressive. They paid lots of money for Roman’s top surgery.
Abbi and Roman’s relationship problems
Abbi and Roman never fight, but they soon start having problems in their relationship. The fact that they are fighting becomes news, and every student on Cavendish College’s campus starts praying for them.
Otis talks to Roman and learns that Abbi lied to him about not wanting to get intimate because later Roman found her pleasing herself. Roman says he feels betrayed.
Otis assesses that going through tough times may have affected Abbi’s urge to get intimate. Abbi’s family has kicked her out, and yet she is trying to stay positive and not think about it. She pretends that she is okay, but Roman thinks she isn’t.
A session with Otis helps Abbi and Roman for a while. The couple comes together while Otis’ clinic gains attention.
Do Abbi and Roman end up together?
During the finale of Sex Education season 4, Roman approaches Otis again regarding his relationship problems with Abbi. As per Otis’ advice, they tried to go back to the basics, but Abbi set Roman’s blanket on fire while they were trying to get intimate.
Roman likes to think she did this purposefully to stop them from having sex. Later, O points out that Abbi’s constant need to be positive all the time may have affected her relationship with Roman.
Every important person in Abbi’s life has rejected her. Negativity burdens her, and hence, she attempts to be positive all the time, which can be toxic too.
Abbi is scared that sharing her negative thoughts may result in her losing the friends she has. O tells her how navigating conflict and going through difficult conversations is the true mark of a relationship.
Abbi opens up about what she doesn’t like about Aisha and Roman, and she finally feels free. The next time Roman and Abbi get intimate, they are able to enjoy each other’s company.