Netflix has recently come under fire for the release of a new series that has left many viewers outraged and disturbed. The series, which has garnered attention for its extremely explicit and graphic content, has sparked a strong backlash, with viewers expressing their disgust at the level of vulgarity and inappropriate material on display.
The show, which features a series of highly explicit scenes and offensive language, has been labeled as “extremely rude” by those who watched it. Many viewers have taken to social media to voice their discontent, sharing their shock and disappointment at what they perceived as a lack of boundaries in both storytelling and presentation.
One viewer took to Twitter, stating, “I am truly sickened by this new Netflix series. The level of graphic content is beyond anything I expected. It’s not just inappropriate, it’s offensive.” Others expressed similar sentiments, with some even claiming that the show crossed the line between provocative content and sheer shock value.
The controversy surrounding the series lies not just in the explicit material but also in its tone and approach to sensitive topics. Critics have pointed out that the show’s content does not serve a clear artistic purpose but seems to exist solely to provoke and push the envelope in terms of what can be shown on screen.
Some Netflix subscribers feel the series represents a disturbing trend toward more extreme content being offered on streaming platforms, leading them to question the direction that Netflix is heading in. “I’ve been a Netflix subscriber for years, but after watching this series, I’m starting to think about whether I want to keep supporting a platform that produces such graphic content,” one viewer shared.
Despite the outcry, the show has also attracted a certain level of attention from viewers who argue that it is an artistic exploration or a bold commentary on modern culture. They contend that the explicit scenes and rude language are a deliberate choice by the creators to reflect the rawness of the world, aiming to push boundaries and challenge conventional storytelling.
While there is a debate about the artistic merit of the show, one thing is clear: Netflix viewers are divided. The backlash has sparked larger conversations about the limits of decency in entertainment and whether platforms like Netflix should be held accountable for the content they promote.
As the series continues to stream, it remains to be seen whether Netflix will respond to the growing criticism or double down on the increasingly explicit programming. What is certain is that the series has left an undeniable mark on the streaming platform’s viewer base, with many now reconsidering what they’re willing to watch in the name of entertainment.
For some, it’s a bridge too far; for others, it’s an example of pushing the boundaries of television in the digital age. Whatever the outcome, this series has certainly proven that Netflix’s bold programming choices are not without their risks.
Netflix viewers have been left ‘sickened’ by a controversial series that includes graphic scenes.
Fans of the streaming giant are threatening to cancel their subscriptions over the TV drama that’s airing now.
Based on the life of an adult star, it’s sparked a heated debate with viewers due to certain scenes.
A clip of the divisive show was shared, then quickly deleted, on Netflix’s official Instagram account – while online it garnered a lot of negative feedback
One person wrote: “Now we have p*** on Netflix as well? Canceling the account while we speak, my kids can’t see this.”
Another agreed: “Isn’t this inappropriate for a platform where KIDS FOLLOW YOU?!”
“Are we just making p*** mainstream now? It’s pretty sickening that there is no warning on explicit content like this,” a third viewer questioned. “Yet women who post a picture breastfeeding are flagged. This should be a separate category on Netflix if you want to put stuff like this out.”
“I’m not sure I like the direction Netflix is going,” a further concerned fan opined.
Somebody else penned: “It’s really sad that this is accepted in modern culture. The hyper-s**ualisation of our society and generation is depressing and degrading to the value of both genders.”
The platform describes the show, inspired by true events, as ‘the story of how Rocco Siffredi escaped a humble life and emerged as the world’s greatest p*** star.’
In its official synopsis for the show, IMDb adds: “Siffredi’s family, his origins, his relationship, and the context that led him to embark on his path in p****graphy and accept that the demon in his body is compatible with love.”
The seven-part series, called Supers**, stars Alessandro Borghi as Siffredi, who starred in over 1,500 X-rated films.
Francesca Manieri, the filmmaker behind the series, tells The Independent: “My goal was to put men in front of themselves.
“This is what we call the phallocentric system, the system in which the d*** is the centrum of the thought before everything.
“So what can you do right now, 2024, to understand the relationship between men and women? And how can men put themselves in front of the image of their symbolic d*** and try to deconstruct all of this?”
Despite the controversy, the film has generated some positive reviews from critics.
Rohan Naahar writes for the Indian Times: “Borghi is endlessly watchable, even when the show threatens to fly off the rails. He gives Siffredi, who could’ve very easily come across as a detestable man, a sense of vulnerability.
“It also helps that the character – at least the version of him created for the show – is always the first to point out his flaws. Self-awareness goes a long way in earning the audience’s sympathies because there is no bigger turn-off than watching a loose cannon fire away, without having any sense of the damage they’re causing.”
Aramide Tinubu echoes in Variety: “Supers** isn’t just an examination of one man’s life and career but a look at the lives people create, however unconventional when they dare to move through the world as their most authentic selves.”
