A grounded look at intimacy and therapy
Netflix has released the main trailer and key art for S&X, a Japanese drama series that follows sex therapist Ichito Shimotori at his clinic. The story draws from Motoo Tada’s manga and centres on patients dealing with sexless relationships, erectile dysfunction, sex addiction and sexual trauma. Shimotori treats each case with sincerity even when he faces prejudice, while quietly managing his own unresolved issues.
Strong cast and director
Kento Nakajima leads as Shimotori in his second Netflix starring role after Love Like the Falling Petals. Yuko Araki plays the woman who reconnects with him in a fateful reunion. The ensemble includes Ryota Miura, Sawako Fujima, Aoi Nakamura, Rinka Kumada, Sayaka Yamaguchi, Yūsuke Santamaria and Shiro Sano. Director Shogo Kusano keeps the tone grounded, turning a potentially sensational premise into an adult drama about work, love and self-worth.
UK viewers can watch from 20 August
The eight-part series lands exclusively on Netflix on 20 August. It invites viewers to reconsider how sexuality connects to love and personal value rather than treating it as pure biology. Our tv section has the latest on other upcoming Netflix UK releases if you want to plan your next watch.
Who it suits
S&X targets adults who have faced quiet worries around intimacy or relationships. It avoids sensationalism and focuses on sincere counselling sessions, so it may not appeal to viewers seeking lighter entertainment or fast-paced plots.
