Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Witty (and pretty unsexy) tale of feminist porn has nudity.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 17+?
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Minx
What's the Story?
In 1970s Los Angeles, an earnest young feminist joins forces with a low-rent porn publisher to create the first erotic magazine for women entitled MINX. Starring Ophelia Lovibond as Joyce, Lennon Parham as her supportive sister, and Jessica Lowe as Bambi, a porn star bent on doing something new, the series examines how these women (and some men) work to change the world of pornography.
Is It Any Good?
This fictional origin story of the first porn magazine created for the female gaze is an entertaining, yet insightful, look into a time and place unwittingly defined by a burgeoning women's lib movement. While the scintillating subject matter and technicolor aesthetic will be what initially draws viewers into Minx, it's the crackling chemistry and unapologetic sincerity of the cast that will keep them coming back. Lennon Parham stands out as the relentlessly supportive sister of the magazine's bumbling feminist founder. As does Jessica Lowe as Bambi, the lovable porn star bent on finding her hidden skill set and reaching new professional heights. Bambi does for adult film stars what Schitt's Creek's Alexis did for socialites.
In case you're wondering, yes, there's a lot of nudity here. The second episode may have even stolen Euphoria's crown for the most penises shown on screen. Yet, there's a surprising lack of actual sex, at least in the first few episodes. The show is less about steam and more about poking fun at both the patriarchy and its own protagonists. As the show's star, Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), puts it, "Our penis is for political purposes". But don't worry, there's still plenty to excite. In fact, watching this charming crew scheme, falter, and scheme some more while navigating misogyny, censorship, and the unfortunate fashion of the 1970s is an unadulterated good time.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what kids know about porn. If they've seen it, ask how they came across it: Did they look for it, or did someone show them something? Be upfront about what porn really is.
What surprises you most about the way women are treated in this show? Do you think it accurately represents that time period? How have things changed today and how are they the same?
What does consent mean to you? Why is consent so important? What have you learned about saying "yes" and "no" to others? What about asking for consent?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 17, 2022
- Cast : Lennon Parham , Jake Johnson , Ophelia Lovibond
- Network : Max
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2022
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