Now streaming on Netflix is the Italian erotic drama series, Supersex. Created by Francesca Manieri, and loosely inspired by the life of pornographic actor, Rocco Siffredi, Supersex stars Alessandro Borghi, Jasmine Trinca, and Adriano Giannini and details Rocco’s journey as a sex worker.
Set across seven episodes, with each running between 45-55 minutes, the series charts key stages in Rocco’s life and his move into the sex industry. The series also zeroes in on the complicated relationship between Rocco and his half-brother, Tommaso, as well as Rocco’s relationship with sex and intimacy.
The first episode looks at Rocco’s early childhood in the 1970s, living with his family in Ortona, Italy. It’s here he finds a saucy comic book titled Supersex, has a close relationship with Tommaso, and comes to believe sex equals power.
Episodes two and three move the action to France in the 1980s, with a now older Rocco being taken under the wing of Tommaso. Over time their relationship becomes strained, Rocco starts experiencing sex and eventually moves into the industry.
Episode four touches upon the AIDS crisis, while five sees Rocco move away from the industry, fall in love, and encounter money woes. Six then slides into the ‘90s and deals with bereavement, while the seventh and final episode ties up loose ends with Tommaso.
Put together quite well, and with a decent cast, Supersex has the right ingredients for an interesting story. I’m sure some viewers will get something out of it and the development of Rocco Siffredi from boy to man may prove enough of a draw to keep streamers coming back.
Yet despite hitting many of the right notes, Supersex is fairly underwhelming. The story is OK at times but dull in places, the show lacks the required creative flare to make it stand out, and overall the series needs more bite.
Supersex has occasional moments, and there are hints of creativity here and there which means it’s far from bad, but it never becomes must-watch TV. The series also falls into the same trap that far too many Netflix shows fall into – it’s too bloody long!
The story could have been condensed into half the amount of episodes, which would have sped up the pace, and made for a more enjoyable experience. As it stands, it feels padded, the momentum comes and goes, and what’s occasionally teased is far too often a disappointment.
In terms of the ‘sex-to-drama’ ratio, if you’re someone who likes their erotic shows on the saucy side, you should be pleased as Supersex caters accordingly. There’s enough boobs, bums, bondage, and bonking to help keep your pecker up, so to speak, and the series is never too far away from a bit of nudity.
In truth, what’s on display may not shock those who use Twitter/X these days, but there is plenty of titillation for everyone else. If that’s your thing (no sex shaming here), then fill your boots.
Of course, if sex is not for you, then you’re best avoiding this one completely. The title should offer plenty of warning, but if not, then yes, there is a super amount of sex in Supersex.
The good thing about Supersex is that it gets better towards the end. It starts off a bit sluggish, and seems to go through the motions midway through, but as it’s nearing the climax things improve.
However, even if things do get better there’s still far too much padding to get through along the way, and I’m not entirely convinced it is worth it. At no point in the series does it ever really sell itself as something amazing.
Having watched all seven episodes I have no desire to ever watch it again. I can’t say I was ever emotionally invested in the story or the characters, and if my Netflix subscription had been abruptly cancelled before I reached the end I wouldn’t have been that bothered.
Supersex promises a lot and has occasional moments of fun, but this is a largely forgettable series. The bonking may catch the eye from time to time, but everything in between is so-so at best.
Not awful, but certainly not exciting, Supersex is distracting at best. It can keep you occupied for hours, if that’s what you want, but sometimes less is more.
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