Netflix has issued a warning to viewers watching its steamy new show Obsession. Based on Josephine Hart’s erotically charged novella Damage, it focuses on the relationship between respected London surgeon William (Richard Armitage) and his son’s new girlfriend.
According to the streaming giant, Anna (Charlie Murphy) ignites an uncontrollable desire in the married man. In a warning which will resonate with many viewers, Netflix UK took to Twitter to tell people exactly which bits they need to avoid - especially if watching with parents.
On the social media platform, @NetflixUK posted: “If you’ve made the (questionable) decision to watch Obsession with your parents, these are the moments you’ll probably want to excuse yourself.”
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It went on to inform fans of when to skip past the sex scenes: “Ep1: 26m14s Ep2: 00m32s Ep2: 22m00s Ep3: 10m15s Ep3: 25m58s Ep4: 02m15s.”
On Twitter, Monil was a fan of the decision and said Netflix needed to go further: “Time to add “Watching with Parents” functionality to auto skip the scenes.” Catherine Thomas said: ”This is very useful, can all programmes come with this please!!”
However many weren’t massive fans of the action. Karen said: “It’s awful. Bad script, bad acting and not sexy at all.”
Wendy Hayward warned: “I feel embarrassed watching it and I’m watching on my own! Or rather I’ve stopped watching as bit too risqué for me”
Margaret sStewart was not a fan: “Oh god, it’s so dull, even the sex scenes. Couldn’t make it to the end of the second episode.” John Stannard was in agreement: “I cringed watching this with my wife. Episode 1. And thats as far as we go.”
Obsession is four episodes and began streaming from April 13. Josephine Hart’s novella Damage, was previously adapted by David Hare as Louis Malle’s award-winning 1992 film starring Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche and Miranda Richardson.
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