The internet can be a wild place, especially when it comes to viral videos and controversial topics. Recently, the explicit scenes from the Showmax drama series Adulting became the talk of the town, but for all the wrong reasons.
Social media erupted with a mixture of shock, ridicule, and downright disgust at what they had witnessed.
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One particular scene featuring actress Thembi Seete caught everyone’s attention. Playing the role of Portia, a s*x-deprived housewife, Seete engaged in a rather unconventional encounter with her male counterpart, played by Luthando “BU” Mthembu.
Instead of igniting passion and setting pulses racing, the scene left viewers feeling more than a little queasy.
The reactions on social media were swift and brutal. Fans couldn’t help but express their disappointment in Seete’s decision to take on such a role. Comments like “I’ve lost respect for Thembi Seete” and “How much did they pay her to do that scene?” flooded the internet.
I’ve lost respect for Thembi Seete
Adulting #adultingshowmax pic.twitter.com/0kLSewqlNH
— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) January 11, 2024
The same people who are saying Thembi Seete should have never agreed to do the sex scene on Adulting, are the same people who would laugh at her when she goes broke. Actors in this country don’t have a privilege of choosing gigs. So ya’ll must shut up or simply stop watching🤷🏿♂️. pic.twitter.com/q1iSwTAnBT
— Mbuso The Son Of Man (@mrshezi) January 11, 2024
That clip I just saw now on Twitter from Adulting?
Thembi Seete 😕💔. pic.twitter.com/DAg5fcfvow
— Sinaloa Cartel (@Bestowed95) January 11, 2024
It was clear that the scene had missed the mark and left viewers feeling more uncomfortable than entertained.
However, it’s important to remember that Seete is not the first South African actress to delve into the world of on-screen intimacy.
Khanyi Mbau, Pearl Thusi, and Kgomotso Christopher have all tackled adult scenes in their acting careers. While some may argue that these scenes are necessary for storytelling, it’s evident that not all of them hit the mark.
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In the end, it’s up to the actors, directors, and producers to ensure that the portrayal of intimate scenes is done tastefully and with purpose. Otherwise, they risk alienating their audience and becoming the subject of online ridicule.
As for Adulting, it seems they missed the mark this time, leaving viewers with an “ick” rather than a sense of excitement.
Let’s hope that future shows and movies can learn from this experience and deliver more compelling and less cringe-worthy content. After all, there’s nothing worse than a sex scene gone wrong.
