Mrs Playmen: Release Date, Cast, and Streaming Details

A still from the show (Image via Netflix)
A still from the show (Image via Netflix)

Mrs Playmen is set to premiere on Netflix on November 12. The new show tells the story of a woman who transformed Italian culture through her work as a magazine editor. The show delves into the life of Adelina Tattilo, a pivotal figure in the transformation of society. She led Italy's first erotic magazine during a time when women had very few roles in society.

The series explores how one publication challenged traditional values in 1970s Rome. It blends historical events with personal drama. Audiences will witness how Mrs Playmen examined social issues during a conservative era. The storyline brings to life a period of evolution in Italian culture.


Mrs Playmen details

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The first two episodes premiered at the 20th Rome Film Festival in October, and the whole seven-part series is set to stream on Netflix from the 12th.

The show will be available to stream globally on the same date. All seven episodes will be released together. This allows audiences to watch the complete story at their own pace. The release timing makes it a perfect addition to the viewer's November watching list.


Who Stars in Mrs Playmen?

Caoline Crescentini leads the cast as Adelina Tattilo. She plays the role of a magazine editor who becomes a symbol of transformation. The supporting cast brings life to the characters in the show. Giuseppe Maggio features as Luigi Poggi. Filippo embodies the role of Chartroux. Francesca Colucci plays the role of Elsa.

Francesco Colella portrays Saro Balsamo, the husband of Adelina. Domenico Diele plays Andrea De Casari, Judica portrays Don Rocco, and Lidia Vitale appears as Lella. Every character adds more nuance and depth to the magazine's journey. The ensemble cast creates a world that feels authentic.


What is Mrs Playmen about?

Mrs Playmen follows the journey of Adelina Tattilo as she runs Italy's first erotic magazine. The story starts when her husband leaves her with a failing business. She begins when her husband leaves her with a failing business. She is left to face the critics and creditors alone. Instead of giving up, she transforms the magazine into a symbol of cultural breakthrough for Itlay.

The show showcases how she assembled a team of brilliant intellectuals, visionary photographers, and daring creatives. They break taboos as a team and provoke the establishment. They ignite a cultural revolution with each scandal and issue.

The magazine wth subjects that were forbidden in conservative Italy and challenges traditional views about women's pleasure and society. The series depicts believable battles for women's freedom and divorce rights. Every episode reveals how the magazine pushed boundaries. The show operates on different fonts and documents the social and sexual revolution in the public sphere. It also demonstrates Adelina's personal struggle after betrayal.


Who created Mrs Playmen?

Riccardo Donna directs the show. Mario Ruggeri serves as the central writer. He worked with authors Eleonora Cimpanelli, Sergio Leszczynski, Chiara Luadani, and Alessandro Sermoneta on the screenplay. Aurora TV does the production, and filming started in Rome in January 2024. The production unit worked to recreate 1970s Rome. They built a world that displays both chaos and glamour. The attention to era detail helps viewers live through that period.


What made the Magazine Special?

Time magazine gave the title "Hugh Hefner of Italy" to Adelina Tattilo in a 1971 article. This highlighted her status as a pioneer in a patriarchal world.

The original Playmen magazine differed from traditional publications of its time. It featured intellectual writing alongside its suggestive graphic content. The magazine permitted women to express their desires. Hence, this created a lot of space for conversations that were not happening anywhere else. The magazine threw light on elegant nudity.

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Where can viewers watch Mrs Playmen?

The official streaming platform for Mrs. Playmen is Netflix, and the platform is set to release all seven episodes at once. Viewers will require a Netflix subscription to watch the show. It will be available in all regions.

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Edited by Sohini Biswas