Sex/Life - Is it worth it?

Sex/Life is a huge Netflix success. In my country, it was in the top 10 for weeks! But what is it?

The show tells us the story of Billie, a married woman with a stable and calm life. Like all of us, Billie has a story, a life before marriage, and parenthood. She misses what she had before: the excitement, adventure, and sex.

Is it enough?

Time passes to all of us, life changes, and sometimes you miss old times. Those times when you were young, fun, and reckless. That’s what is happening to Billie. She is married, she has two beautiful kids, a perfect husband, but she is not entirely happy. She misses her old life; she misses her old self.

Sounds profound? A deep story about feelings and transformation, about knowing yourself? It could be, but…

It could be better

I believe that many of us can relate to Billie. While our lives change, even if it is in a good way, it is impossible not to look back. I mean, who never asked ‘What if?”.

Yet, the show is a bit weak on that point. This is the premise, but they decided to focus on one particular aspect of her life. While I agree that sex life is important for feeling fulfilled, it is a bit reductive for the show. Is it the only thing she misses? We deserved something deeper.

So yes, the show is full of eroticism, but unfortunately, it is not that good.

Oh, and the end? What are we supposed to get from there? That she can’t choose?

Is it worth it?

To answer that question, it will always depend on what you’re looking for. If you are up to a light story full of sexy scenes, then it is the right show for you. If you’re looking for feelings, and transformation, not so much.

I consider that it lacks depth. Yet, an eventual second season may be worthy of taking a look. With the right development, it is a story with potential.

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