Netflix has released a new adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, and viewers have found it so saucy they have warned others not to “watch it with your mum.” An adaptation of the 1928 novel by D.H. Lawrence, it tells the tale of an emotional and physical romance between two people from polar opposite social classes.
The book was initially banned in several countries because of its explicit description of sex acts, and it was not until 1960 when an uncensored version was made available in the UK. It has since been adapted for film and TV many times, most notably a 1993 version starring Sean Bean, and in 2015 starring Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden.
Its latest iteration – starring The Crown’s Emma Corrin and Skins star Jack O’Connell – dropped on Netflix last week, and sees Connie Reid, whose life of wealth and privilege seems set as she takes the title of Lady Chatterley, meet and fall for gamekeeper Oliver Mellors. The pair embark on a series of secret trysts which lead Connie to a sensual and sexual awakening.
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But as their affair becomes the subject of local gossip, Connie faces a life-altering decision: follow her heart or return to her husband and endure what Edwardian society expects of her. The filmmakers have not held back with the film’s depiction of love and lust, as it contains a bevy of steamy scenes with little left to the imagination.
Since its release, viewers have flocked to social media to share their reactions. And while many were full of praise for the period drama’s cinematography and the actors’ performances in particular, many fans urged others to watch it alone to avoid and awkward moments with family members.
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On Twitter, @xtaline said: “So...Lady Chatterley’s Lover... Netflix. Don’t watch with your parents or kids.”
@TrishAuthor said: “If you want to see gorgeous rolling (around in) hills of the British countryside. I recommend Lady Chatterley’s Lover on Netflix. Don't watch it with your mum.”
@kanyindo said: “Don’t watch Lady Chatterley’s Lover on loud speaker when your Mum is visiting.”
Watching the 2022 adaptation of Lady Chatterley's Lover with my parents. pic.twitter.com/MB3fRNaL7h
— Tailed Feature (@TailedFeature)
@TheArtistStacey added: “I thought I’d put something on Netflix as background noise while I write and I chose Lady Chatterley’s Lover, because I thought it would have peaceful music. I’ve just had to turn it off because I keep getting disturbed by sex noises.”
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is available to stream on Netflix now.
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