Lust - General Discussion

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LUST, all eight 30-minute episodes of this Swedish comedy series will premiere on HBO Max on March 18.

 

Lust is an outrageous and painfully honest comedy about four middle(ish) aged women in Stockholm, Sweden struggling to keep their libidos alive in a sexually frustrating world.

When Anette (Sofia Helin), a public health researcher, conducts a study, “Sex is a Highway to Health”, she and her friends start to question their own sex lives. How has the decadent Swedish Sin been replaced by the mundane realities of Thursday sex, careers, kids, marriage, divorce and the never-ending struggle to stay young, fit and sexy?

Balancing lighthearted comedy with a more serious focus on topics such as sexual harassment, marriage counselling, and personal identity, the show offers entertaining relief while spotlighting the under-examined world of womanhood over 40.

Whether its Nadia (Anja Lundvist) having an affair with her gangster boxing instructor, or Anette carrying out a government study in Sweden on sex and women’s health,

Developed from an idea that originated with the actors themselves, “Lust” stands out as one of few recent comedies wholly devoted to middle-aged lead female characters. Producer Sandra Harms says: “The actors came with the idea to make something on the topic of female sexuality over 40 because they noticed that when they passed 40, the characters they were offered to play were increasing lacking sexuality. They said there must be so many stories here that aren’t being told, which I thought was really interesting. We sat down to talk about how to tell this and pretty quickly we landed on comedy."

(L-R) Johan Widerberg (Rasmus), Danilo Bejarano (Andrés), Sofia Helin (Anette), Anja Lundqvist (Nadia), Julia Dufvenius (Ellen), Elin Klinga (Martina), Jonas Malmsjö (Torkel)

Cast:
Anja Lundqvist as Nadia
Elin Klinga as Martina
Julia Dufvenius as Ellen
Sofia Helin as Anette
Danilo Bejarano as Andrés
Björn Bengtsson as Diesel
Julia Dufvenius as Ellen
Anton Forsdik as Alexander
Sofia Helin as Anette
Roshi Hoss  as  Tilde

Elin Klinga as  Martina
Jonas Malmsjö as Torkel
Magnus Roosmann as Harald
Johan Widerberg as Rasmus

[aghst]

Never seen Sofia Helin in anything else than The Bridge.

should be interesting.

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Lust         March 18           HBO Max

Episodes 1-8     Titles and Descriptions

Spoiler

 

S01.E01: Sex is a Highway to Health

When researcher Anette conducts a study investigating the link between Swedish women’s sex lives and an uptick in nationwide sick leave, she and her lifelong friends begin to question their own relationships and desires.

S01.E02: European Lover, Small

After forgetting their anniversary, Anette’s husband Andres borrows a box of chocolates from their daughter. Ellen deals with her opinionated boss, Martina’s patience with her housemates wears thin, and Nadia meets to a new trainer.

S01.E03: The End of Men

Anette finds herself in an uncomfortable situation at work, Martina prepares for a gender-ending lecture, Ellen’s encounter with an old flame brings up troubling memories, and Nadia distracts herself with Diesel.

S01.E04: Micropenis

The friends’ weekly badminton game is derailed by distractions. Later, Anette and Andres seek couples therapy, Harald blames Martina for his latest misery, Ellen’s career comes to a halt, and Nadia gets to know Diesel more intimately.

S01.E05: Pan

Anette’s erotic dream has an impact on the group’s dynamics. Martina and Harald rekindle their spark. Ellen reignites an old passion and Diesel proves his dedication to Nadia.

S01.E06: Fishy Fruit

Anette and Andres spice things up in the bedroom, Ellen gets her revenge against Torkel, Nadia flirts with danger at Rasmus’ trendy new juice bar, and Martina presents her novel, while questioning her newfound happiness.

S01.E07: The Night Games

Anette is tasked with finding concrete solutions to her research findings, Ellen takes control of her life, Nadia reaches her breaking point, and Martina reenters the dating scene.

S01.E08: Total Eclipse of the Heart

Anette’s study reaches its conclusion, Ellen’s ambitions gain traction, Nadia loses Rasmus to method acting, and Martina faces a life-altering choice.

 

 

[scruff]

Well  we   have    another    show         that   promotes,   encourages,  excuses,  justifies,  rationalizes,  glorifies  and  Romanticizes   INFIDELITY.

How   cliche,  Unoriginal   and    sad.

another  great   example    of  just   about  ALL that is  wrong  in  today's  society. 

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Lust will be removed from HBO Max at some future date due to the restructuring, so watch it as soon as possible.

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SkyShowtime Takes Aim at Europe With HBO Max Title Acquisitions

The deal gives Europe-focused streamer, SkyShowtime, 168 episodes, or over 150 hours, of new and previously aired original programming.

New shows will be branded as SkyShowtime Originals, include “ID” (Finland and Sweden), “The Winner” (Czechia and Slovakia) and “Warszawianka” (Poland). SkyShowtime will also premiere the second season of “Por H o Por B,” (Spain), the first season of which will also be on the service.

Other shows that recently premiered on HBO Max and are now moving to SkyShowtime include “Beartown” (Sweden), “Beforeigners” (Norway), “Kamikaze” (Denmark), “Lust” (Sweden) and “The Informant” (Hungary). SkyShowtime will have the option to acquire worldwide rights on any renewed shows as well as the option to order new seasons for several shows.