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Season 1 – Adult Material

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Adult drama which delves inside the porn industry in modern Britain from the perspective of a woman who has been working in it her entire adult life.

Critics Reviews

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Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald Nov 25, 2020
While it's serious in intent, it's also an exhilarating ride, pulling us through dozens of twists, shocks and reverses like a soap on crack. Go to Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times Oct 23, 2020
5/5
Squires gives what may be the comedy performance of the year as the porn-star mum, while Alex Jarrett is exceptional as Phoebe, mingling bolshie belligerence with shy sensitivity. Go to Full Review Scott Bryan BBC.com Oct 19, 2020
It also paves its own way - the plot heads in a direction that you do not expect. The twists and turns in episode two make this a Must Watch. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Jun 9, 2022
A fantastic collaboration between former Skins writer Lucy Kirkwood and music video director Dawn Shadforth, there’s both a grittiness and subversiveness to Adult Material that makes this extremely addictive viewing. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) Jan 11, 2022
Adult Material avoids moralizing and embraces a rather insidious humor. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Katherine McLaughlin VODzilla.co Jun 2, 2021
10/10
Squires delivers another award worthy and daring performance in a poignant and witty mini-series, that's part complex character study and part fascinating depiction of the UK porn industry. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jun 2, 2021 Too many things going on, not enough depth. Dont waste your time See more Read all reviews
Adult Material — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Hayley Squires

Jolene Dollar

Phil Daniels

Dave

Callie Cooke

Nadia

Timmika Ramsay

Sabelle

Siena Kelly

Amy

Kris Saddler

Hairy Simon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 5, 2020 Episode 1: Rosebud Juggling on-set glamour and motherhood at home, porn star Jolene Dollar is a poster girl for the industry; however, her happy world is shaken when Jolene learns that a dark figure from her past is coming to the United Kingdom. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2020 Episode 2: Dry for Wet Following the events of Carroll's party, Jolene and Carroll do their best to control the fall-out, as Tom is taken to the hospital, and Amy to the police station; Jolene vows to help Amy and invites her into her family home. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 2020 Episode 3: Hayley Nine months later, Jolene's exit from porn has turned her life upside down; as the trial against Hazewire looms, disgraced MP Stella Maitland offers a lifeline when she volunteers to defend her in court; they pursue the lost footage from Amy's shoot. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 5, 2020 Episode 4: Deep Fake Jolene's day in court arrives, and Stella goes head to head with the Hazewire team; Jolene is finally forced to confront her own secrets and goes to extreme lengths to save her family from financial ruin. Details

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Adult Material — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Dawn Shadforth
Screenwriter
Lucy Kirkwood
Network
4SEVEN
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 5, 2020
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