10 TV Shows That Are Like Porn

While it is not as highly rated show as the others on this list, ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl’ is a deep insight into – as the name suggests – the life of a call girl. Created by Lucy Prebble, the show stars Billie Piper as Hannah Baxter and her life and various sexual encounters as a call girl. ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl’ is certainly quite similar to ‘Sex and the City’ in terms of the comical representation of sex. Nonetheless, the graphical scenes certainly certify the show as an intensely graphical sex parade.

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8. Girls (2012-17)

Created by actress Lena Dunham, who also stars in it, ‘Girls’ follows the lives of four young women living in New York City and explores the life of the protagonist, Hannah Helene Horvath, essayed by Dunham, a Hungarian American aspiring writer who is cut off financially from her parents as she navigated through life with some seemingly unfortunate decisions. The show frequently shows various kinds of sexual intercourse and female and male nudity. A comedy-drama written on the lines of ‘Sex and the City’, the show, while definitely having several cringe-worthy scenes, doesn’t lack nudity and intercourse one bit.

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7. The Tudors (2007-10)

While most historical war T.V. shows in the modern era have focused primarily on the grotesqueness of battle, such as ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-) and ‘Spartacus’ (2010-13), ‘The Tudors’ chooses to emphasise on its protagonist, King Henry VIII, essayed by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, his reign, mistresses and marriages. ‘The Tudors’ does not follow the actual timeline as recorded in history, giving it a narrative license of indulging into other plot lines and motives. The show is teeming with sex scenes as it unravels the king’s darkest and raunchiest fantasies which have been interpreted as borderline pornography.

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6. Masters of Sex (2013-16)

With a title such as this, nothing less can be expected. Adapted from the biography ‘Masters of Sex’ (2009), written by Thomas Maier, the show chronicles the early lives and work of two American sexologists, Dr William Masters, essayed by Michael Sheen and Virginia Johnson, essayed by Lizzy Caplan who studied human sexuality sex scenes which are more surprising and shocking, given that it traces back the conservative societies of the 60s.

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5. Shameless (2011-)

A comedy-drama developed by John Wells, ‘Shameless’ is unsettling, disturbing and unusual to its very core. Based on a British series by the same name, which aired from 2004 to 2013, the comedy-drama stars the William H. Macy and follows the Gallagher family as they navigate their way through our strange and seemingly perpetually naked world. With graphic sex scenes, the show might seem pleasing to the imagination. However, the show depicts sexuality with realism, which is not pleasing at all. Nevertheless, with its often eye-boggling scenes, ‘Shameless’ might as well qualify as a pornographic show for many.

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4. Queer as Folk (2000-05)

Adapted from the British series created by Russell T. Davies, ‘Queer as Folk’ was the drama series on American television to portray the lives of gay men and women. ‘Queer as Folk’ has been praised for portraying the most realistic sex scenes in film and TV history and was the first show to feature a simulated sex scene between two men. With an authenticity of homosexuality, the show might seem a tad bit uncomfortable, given the graphic representation, but is sure a great watch which delves into homosexuality with realism.

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2. Hung (2009-11)

A Comedy Drama, ‘Hung’ stars Thomas Jane as Ray Drecker, a struggling suburban Detroit high school basketball and baseball coach who resorts to male prostitution. With this narrative structure, it’s quite obvious that show will have ample of sex scenes to make every viewer uncomfortable. Created by Colette Burson and Dmitry Lipkin, the show ran for two seasons and was lauded by critics. Actor Thomas Jane was appreciated for his mature take on his character as he added a layer of shades to his character.

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1. Californication (2007-14)

Starring David Duchovny as troubled novelist New Yorker Hank Moody, ‘Californcation’ follows his complicated life as amidst going through a phase of writer’s block. His drinking and drug abuse complicate his relationships with his partner Karen, essayed by Natascha McElhone and their daughter Becca, Essayed by Madeleine Martin. His problems are catapulted even more as his usual womanising persona creates issues in his personal and professional life. While the show is quite an entertaining watch as was favourable among the critical circles, ‘Californication’ would seem as an excuse for graphic sex and drug abuse, given its recurring themes of sexuality and drug addiction. However, with a descriptively written narrative, the show provides a deep understating of human emotions which are often misinterpreted under false pretence.

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