It all began with Sex and the City, which broke the taboo on openly discussing sex from a woman’s perspective. Once that barrier was broken, many series followed—some explicit, others more subtle. This show offers a provocative look at female desire and sexual freedom through Billie’s diary entries. Based on B.B. Easton’s novel 44 Chapters About 4 Men, the series is available on Netflix with two seasons.
Sensual, provocative, and deeply intimate, Sex/Life tells the story of a woman who seems to have it all: a home, a husband, children, and a structured suburban life. Yet deep down, she longs for intensity and the version of herself from the past. The series explores choices and consequences, revealing what happens when we face our “what if…?” moments. Here’s everything you need to know about the show, from plot and cast to reviews and release date. The trailer is at the bottom of the article.
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Sex/Life — all the key details
- Original title: Sex/Life
- Genre: serial drama / erotic thriller
- Country of production: United States
- Original language: English
- Duration: 2 seasons, totaling 14 episodes
- Creator: Stacy Rukeyser
- Cast: Sarah Shahi, Mike Vogel, Adam Demos, Margaret Odette
What Sex/Life is about
Billie Connelly is a married woman and mother from Connecticut. Trapped in her routine, she watches the passion for her husband, Cooper, fade day by day. To escape, she begins writing a private diary, reliving her single life in New York with her best friend, Sasha. Back then, free-spirited and uninhibited, she had a relationship with Brad. This sparks a gradual revolution in her sexual habits, bringing her closer to the woman she once was. But what will it mean for her marriage?
In the second season, the love triangle between Billie, Cooper, and Brad intensifies. Brad appears in person, not just in Billie’s fantasies. Though she doesn’t want to end her marriage, Billie still draws closer to him. How will Brad respond? And will Cooper discover his wife’s intentions? Adding to the drama, Sasha, Billie’s best friend from her New York days, also returns in season two.
The series goes beyond eroticism, exploring desires, compromises, self-discovery, and the core of who we are when routine starts to suffocate us.
The cast
At the center is Billie Connelly, played by Sarah Shahi, already known for her roles as Carmen de la Pica Morales in The L Word and as agent Sameen Shaw in Person of Interest. In Sex/Life, she portrays a woman torn between her family present and the ghosts of a still magnetic past.
Cooper Connelly, Billie’s husband and a central figure in the series’ conflict, is portrayed by Mike Vogel, an actor many will remember from Under the Dome and films like The Help. His presence builds the domestic and emotional core on which much of the narrative tension relies.
Completing the triangle is Brad Simon, ex-lover and musician with a strong emotional influence, played by Adam Demos, who has appeared in the series UnREAL and the movie Falling Inn Love. He is the character who reawakens a dormant desire in Billie, pushing the story into more ambiguous territory.
Alongside them is Sasha Snow, Billie’s best friend and a guiding figure in her journey toward self-determination, portrayed by Margaret Odette, an actress with theatrical and television experience, also known for the miniseries Blindspotting.
Why watch Sex/Life? It’s more than erotica
The series goes beyond eroticism, telling a story of desires, compromises, and self-discovery. It explores who we truly are when routine begins to suffocate us. Sex/Life boldly addresses female desire, showing that a woman can want more than home, children, and stability—she can crave intensity, freedom, and authenticity. The show challenges norms and breaks gender stereotypes.
The writing alternates romantic drama with a deliberately sensory style, embracing an aesthetic of excess. Sex/Life doesn’t aim to be realistic or restrained. Instead, it uses hyperbole to explore fantasies, repressed desires, and the social pressures that shape women’s emotional choices.
A true story?
The series is based on the book “44 Chapters About 4 Men” by B.B. Easton — an autobiographical diary in which the author recounts her life, marriage and past relationships, so yes: it is a true story. Easton, a psychologist and artist, initially had no intention of publishing these pages; it was her way of coping with everyday life — a kind of self-therapy. She told the stories of four men who had marked her life, and when her husband discovered these writings, instead of pulling away, he decided to change.
Sex/Life is available on Netflix
The series is available in the Netflix catalog! Although many speculate about a third season, after the release of the second part, Netflix confirmed that this is the official conclusion of the series ►Watch on Netflix
Unfortunately, the trailer for the first season is no longer available. To avoid spoilers for multi-season productions, we also do not provide the second season’s trailer — We invite you to check the details on the official Netflix website or on their official YouTube channel.
