Adult Material

I've watched a few documentaries over the years on the porn industry. And I am always amazed at the number of young girls desperate to be porn stars. They seem to think it's very glamorous and an easy quick way to make money. In reality whilst it may start out that way, many end up on drink or drug's and after 10 years in the business nobody wants you. And that is in a nutshell what Adult Material is about. This show goes to great lengths to show how the men in the business do treat women like pieces of meat for their own sexual gratification. The performances are solid throughout in particular Haley and Rupert Everet. Well worth a watch 7/10

Lead actress....what a performance. Director....original. Edited...like it's 2023. Why is this not understood, celebrated. " I may destroy you" bold, brave...this....well the other side of the mirror. Bravo to all involved.

The show starts out as a raunchy-esque comedy but quickly evolves into something wonderful and inspiring. Great acting and writing.

Longtime porn star "Hailey" surprises viewers with this raw account of how the adult film industry turns lives upside down. When Hailey, also known as "Jo Jo", experiences a violation of a new performer's consent on-set, she takes it upon herself to guide the mentor the new performer -- only to find that she doesn't know this deceptive, new, young performer at all. In this ultimately harrowing account of her personal life, Hailey must choose between her online persona "Jo Jo" and the privacy of her own family.

Viewers will find the provocative, raw, and emotional dialogue intriguing, questioning what sexual connections mean today in a world dominated by social media, plastic, and beauty filters. Those with experience or knowledge of what happens on pornographic sets may find the script relatable and especially poignant through the juxtaposed dialogue off-set during shoots within the first episode.

Altogether, the raw, provocative, and poignant account of Hailey "Jo Jo"'s descent from stardom to numbness showcases our growing need for validation and companionship above intimacy and sexual connection. Adult Material asks the tough questions of what it means today to live as an openly sexual being, consent, ageism, and most importantly, what connection even means in today's digital age.

I was a little nervous to watch this considering the theme. However, whilst you are always certain that this is about the porn industry, it doesn't show things for the sake of it. Brilliantly acted by all concerned but especially Hayley and Rupert. Loved it.