Netflix's Supersex: Why This Rocco Siffredi Biopic Is Absolutely Not for Kids
TL;DR: Netflix's Supersex is an explicit biographical drama about Italian porn star Rocco Siffredi. It features extensive graphic sexual content, full nudity, and adult themes throughout every episode. This is strictly 18+ content – not "mature teen" territory, not "almost appropriate for 16-year-olds" – this is hardcore adult television that should never be on a family account's continue watching list.
Supersex is a 2024 Netflix limited series that dramatizes the life of Rocco Siffredi, one of the most famous adult film performers in history. The show follows his journey from a working-class kid in Italy to becoming an international porn icon, exploring his relationships, career choices, and the psychological toll of his profession.
The series stars Alessandro Borghi as Rocco and spans seven episodes. It's been marketed as a prestige drama – think of it as Netflix trying to do what Showtime did with The Affair or HBO did with various adult dramas, but centered entirely around the porn industry.
Parents are rightfully concerned because:
The title is deceptively vague. "Supersex" could sound like a superhero parody or some quirky sci-fi show if you're scrolling quickly. It's not clearly labeled as adult content in the way something like "Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy" would be.
It's prominently featured on Netflix. The algorithm doesn't care that your kids share the profile. If Netflix thinks biographical dramas are your thing, this might pop up in recommendations right next to The Crown.
The TV-MA rating doesn't convey the extent of explicit content. We're not talking about a few risqué scenes – this show contains graphic depictions of sex acts in nearly every episode. It's essentially showing actual porn production, which means you're seeing what that entails.
The Content Is Extremely Explicit
This isn't HBO-level "tasteful" nudity or Bridgerton-style romance scenes. Supersex includes:
- Graphic sexual content throughout every episode – full nudity, explicit simulated sex acts, depictions of porn film production
- Multiple partners and group scenes – the show doesn't shy away from the reality of Siffredi's career
- Violence mixed with sexual content – some scenes depict rough or aggressive sexual encounters
- Drug use and substance abuse – recreational drug use is shown and normalized in certain contexts
- Psychological themes – discussions of sex addiction, relationship dysfunction, emotional trauma
The show is fundamentally about porn, which means it shows porn being made. There's no way to tell this story without explicit content, and the creators didn't try.
It Auto-Plays and Appears in Thumbnails
Even if your teen isn't actively seeking this out, Netflix's preview feature means they might see explicit imagery in the thumbnail or auto-play preview. The show's promotional images are relatively tame, but the actual episode thumbnails can be revealing.
It's Not Educational in a Way That Justifies Teen Viewing
Some parents might think "Well, it's biographical, maybe there's value in understanding this industry." Let me be clear: while the show does explore the psychological complexity of working in porn and the impact on relationships, this is not a documentary. It's a dramatized, stylized retelling that glamorizes as much as it critiques.
If you want your older teen to understand the adult film industry's impact, there are actual documentaries like Hot Girls Wanted that take a more critical, less explicit approach.
Ages 0-17: Absolutely not. There is no age under 18 where this content is appropriate.
Ages 18+: Personal choice. Once your kid is a legal adult, they can make their own viewing decisions. But if they're still living at home and sharing family accounts, you might want to have a conversation about keeping this off shared profiles.
Set Up Proper Netflix Profiles
If you haven't already, create separate profiles with actual age restrictions:
- Go to Account Settings on Netflix
- Set up Kids Profiles for younger children (this locks them into age-appropriate content)
- Add PIN protection to adult profiles
- Require a PIN for TV-MA content – this is a setting you can enable that requires entering a PIN before any mature content plays
Learn how to set up Netflix parental controls properly – it takes five minutes and prevents these situations.
Have the Conversation
If your teen has already stumbled across this (or sought it out), don't freak out. Use it as an opportunity:
Acknowledge what they saw: "I know you came across that Supersex show on Netflix. That's adult content that isn't appropriate for teenagers."
Explain why it's different: "This isn't just a show with some mature themes – it's explicitly about the porn industry and shows graphic content throughout. That's different from a show that has a few sex scenes."
Discuss porn literacy without shame: This might be an opening to talk about how porn affects adolescent development
and why unrealistic depictions of sex can be harmful. The goal isn't to shame, but to educate.
Consider Your Subscription
Some parents have reported canceling Netflix over content like this appearing on family accounts. That's a valid choice. But the more practical solution is using the parental controls that exist – Netflix actually has robust options, they're just not enabled by default.
Supersex is part of a larger trend of streaming services producing increasingly explicit content while maintaining the same family-friendly interface. The Idol on Max, Euphoria on HBO, and various Netflix originals all push boundaries in ways that weren't common in traditional television.
This isn't about being prudish – it's about recognizing that the old cable TV model (where premium channels were separate subscriptions) has been replaced by services that host everything from Bluey to graphic adult dramas on the same platform.
Parents need to be more proactive than ever about:
- Using profile restrictions and PINs
- Checking viewing history regularly
- Having ongoing conversations about media literacy
- Understanding that TV-MA means different things for different shows
Supersex is not for kids. It's not for teens. It's not "mature content that some 16-year-olds could handle." It's explicit adult entertainment that happens to be on the same platform as children's cartoons.
The show itself isn't inherently bad – it's actually a well-produced biographical drama if you're an adult interested in that subject matter. But it has no business being accessible on a family Netflix account without serious parental controls in place.
Take action today:
- Set up separate profiles with PINs
- Enable TV-MA content restrictions
- Check your viewing history to see what your kids have been watching
- Have an honest conversation about adult content and why boundaries exist
The good news? Once you've set up proper controls, you can go back to enjoying Stranger Things and The Great British Baking Show without worrying about algorithm surprises.
If you're looking for actually good biographical dramas that teens can watch, check out alternatives to explicit Netflix shows – there are plenty of compelling true stories that don't require graphic content to be interesting.