‘Minx’ Lands in the UK: A Hilarious, Horny, and Surprisingly Heartfelt Comedy Worth Binging

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to flick through the pages of Minx, the riotous comedy series that dares to ask: what if feminism and full-frontal male nudity could go hand in hand? After making waves in the US, this bold and brilliantly funny show is now available to binge in full in the UK, and trust me—this is one magazine worth subscribing to.

Set in the bell-bottomed, free-love world of 1970s Los Angeles, Minx follows Joyce Prigger (Ophelia Lovibond), a buttoned-up feminist writer with big ambitions but no takers for her high-minded, equality-driven magazine. That is, until she meets Doug Renetti (Jake Johnson, bringing his signature scruffy charm), a savvy adult entertainment publisher who sees an opportunity in Joyce’s vision—just with a little more… let’s say exposure.

What follows is a gloriously chaotic clash of worlds: Joyce, the staunch intellectual, and Doug, the sleazy-yet-sympathetic hustler, build Minx, the first-ever erotic magazine for women. But this isn’t just about steamy centrefolds and risqué articles—it’s a subversive, sharply written take on gender politics, power struggles, and the birth of an industry that redefined the era.

Created by Ellen Rapoport, Minx first aired in 2022, earning praise for its whip-smart humor, lavish period aesthetics, and yes, its unabashed embrace of the male form (a refreshing change in a genre historically skewed the other way). But beneath the bare chests and questionable facial hair, there’s a genuinely compelling story about ambition, compromise, and what it takes to push boundaries in an industry that’s always been a boy’s club.

For UK audiences, the wait is over—every episode is now available to stream, and whether you’re here for the comedy, the nostalgia, or the novelty of a show that treats female desire with intelligence and wit, Minx is one binge-worthy ride.

So, pour yourself a scotch, slip into something fabulous, and get ready to turn the pages of Minx—where feminism meets filth, and the laughs are as big as the hair.