Want Some Adults-Only Streaming? These Sexy Netflix Shows Have All That and More

A woman must confront her past when her ex-lover barges back into her life. However, her marriage and family may be in jeopardy as she tries to resist his lustful temptation.

Watch Sex/Life on Netflix now.

Based on the tales of King Arthur, Netflix's short-lived Cursed follows a magically gifted young woman named Nimue (Katherine Langford) who's out to protect her fellow Fey people from the vicious Red Paladins. This fantasy series isn't all adventure, though - we indeed witness some steamy romance unfold.

Watch Cursed on Netflix now.

Gentefied revolves around Pops, or Abuelo, who runs a taco shop in Boyle Heights, but it's also about his grandchildren who iron out their love lives as they help their family business stay afloat. Chris, Ana, and Erik all struggle with the trials and tribulations of sex and romance while figuring out their paths in life.

Watch Gentefied on Netflix now.

Ryan Murphy's The Politician features different phases of Payton Hobart's (Ben Platt) life in politics, starting with his high school student council election. Payton's dabblings as a civil servant aren't just piles of paperwork, though - we see our fair share of throuples, love triangles, and more as he tries to charm voters.

Watch The Politician on Netflix now.

Based on the YA book series of the same name by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton, this drama is set in the world of Chicago's only elite ballet academy, The Archer School, and the dancers of all different backgrounds who attend. Get ready for some steam.

Watch Tiny Pretty Things on Netflix now.

This French romantic drama tells the story of Vincent, who - while still recovering from a breakup - receives a mysterious package that may just allow him to have a second shot with his ex, Louise.

Watch Twice Upon a Time on Netflix now.

This dark comedy follows the lives of a wealthy and dysfunctional Mexican family who own a flower shop, and the matriarch's attempts to save face after her husband's affair (as well as all of the family's secrets) comes to light. This series has served as a major turning point for modern-day Mexican television, as it features not only atypical families, but characters with a diverse range of sexual preferences and gender identities as well.

Watch The House of Flowers on Netflix now.

Created by Manolo Caro (the mind behind Netflix's The House of Flowers), this thriller is set in 1950s Spain during the Franco regime, telling the story of a man who shocks his conservative family by bringing home his new love: a male ballet performer from Mexico.

Watch Someone Has to Die on Netflix now.

This steamy Galician-language drama centers around an investigation into the disappearance of a teen girl in a small town. After digging into the case, a Civil Guard officer finds out that there are similiarities into a loss of her own.

Watch Bitter Daisies on Netflix now.

In this Australian series, an ex-con returns to her fishing village of Orphelin Bay to discover a decades-long conspiracy involving half-siren, half-human residents.

Watch Tidelands on Netflix now.

Based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent, this Spanish drama tells the story of the titular Valeria, a writer who - experiencing both writer's block and tension with her husband - must turn to her three besties, Lola, Carmen, and Nerea, for support. Valeria's friends, on the other hand, are caught up in a world of love, drama, relationships, unfaithfulness, and more that will keep your eyes glued to the screen.

Watch Valeria on Netflix now.

Created by Ryan Murphy and starring Glee's Darren Criss, this series follows several narratives from 1940s Hollywood, which was known as the "Golden Age of Tinseltown," and tells the story of young and optimistic aspiring performers.

Watch Hollywood on Netflix now.

This thrilling series from Mexico tells the story of Alma, a married woman who - after a passionate weekend away ends in tragedy - begins to wonder what secrets her loved ones may be hiding.

Watch Dark Desire on Netflix now.

Set in Mexico City, this drama series follows three restless 20-somethings as they embark on a road trip, never expecting to pick up Marcela - a girl with a dark past and a huge debt to pay - along the way. With all its drugs, partying, and mayhem, this one is likely to give you Spring Breakers vibes, but at its core, Unstoppable is really about friendship and female empowerment.

Watch Unstoppable on Netflix now.

If you love political thrillers like House of Cards, Ingobernable is for you! This Mexican political drama is full of intrigue and suspense, all set against the backdrop of beautiful Mexico City.

Watch Ingobernable on Netflix now.

If you're a fan of Jessica Jones, then you need to be watching this action-packed drama that follows Luke Cage (played by Mike Colter), Jessica's old ex, on a whole new adventure. After an experiment gone wrong, Cage became equipped with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin, allowing him to be a hero and embark on more than a handful of sexy escapades.

Watch Marvel's Luke Cage on Netflix now.

This series is based on Nobuhiro Motohashi's book of reportage about the real-life Toru Muranishi, an innovative and provocative director of Japanese adult videos who revolutionized the adult entertainment industry during the economic boom of 1980s Japan.

Watch The Naked Director on Netflix now.

When the son of a sex therapist, Otis (played by Asa Butterfield), decides to start an underground sex therapy clinic with one of the most well-versed girls in school, he uses his own personal knowledge to help people with their relationships and ultimately helps himself overcome his own sexual frustrations.

Watch Sex Education on Netflix now.

Two brawling vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon, fall for the mortal girl Elena in The Vampire Diaries, and racy drama ensues. Their relationships with one another take all kinds of twists and turns throughout the series' six-season run.

Watch The Vampire Diaries on Netflix now.

This oddly addicting and fully horrifying series tells the story of Joe Goldberg, a New York bookstore manager, who falls in love with an aspiring writing named Guinevere Beck. He realizes he will do anything for her love. His infatuation quickly becomes an obsession, and he strategically removes every obstacle - and person - in his way to get to her.

Watch You on Netflix now.

Twenty years after they graduated from college, this tight-knit group of friends heads into the new era together: their 40s. They must navigate this new time in their lives, as well as figure out what relationships are worth having.

Watch Friends From College on Netflix now.

Dong Shancai is determined to do well at her dream university. When she gets there, she soon meets an elite clique of popular high achievers and finds love of her own.

Watch Meteor Garden on Netflix now.

Evie Covington's overly orderly life gets flipped upside down when she meets a free-spirited man who believes that the whole human race is soon to be wiped away by an asteroid that is bound for earth in fewer than eight months. This new relationship makes her question her old life and if she wants this to be the new normal.

Watch No Tomorrow on Netflix now.

Runaway teen lovers June and Harry find their love getting even more confusing when they learn that June has the ability to shapeshift. As the star-crossed lovers try to control her new power, they learn that June is not alone and there are more shifters just like her.

Watch The Innocents on Netflix now.

When they're not fighting the supervillain organization The Hand, the Defenders face battles of the heart when old flames stir up drama and sexual tension. You'll know what we mean when Claire and Elektra pop up.

Watch Marvel's The Defenders on Netflix now.

Based on the digital comic of the same name by Kye Young Chon, this South Korean drama series revolves around a mysterious developer who creates an app that tells users if someone near them has romantic feelings for them - what could possibly go wrong?

Watch Love Alarm on Netflix now.

This clever sitcom reboot of the classic Norman Lear series revolves around a Cuban-American family as they navigate life's challenges together following the matriarch's divorce. The show explores a relationship between the family's lesbian teenage daughter and her nonbinary love interest, and rather than feeling like a gimmick, the relationship feels authentic and extremely sweet.

Watch One Day at a Time on Netflix now.

When an exclusive prep school in Spain accepts three working-class students into its elite program, the strife between rich and poor begins. Early on, someone gets murdered, and no one knows who is dead or who did it, but they do know that there's a lot of tension, and most of it is sexual.

Watch Elite on Netflix now.

The scandalous political series House of Cards stars Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, and Kate Mara. Set in Washington DC, lies, deceit, and betrayal happen in the White House and the bedroom.

Watch House of Cards on Netflix now.

In Orange Is the New Black, follow a dynamic cast of women trying to navigate life in prison. Steamy sex scenes are a regular occurrence both in jail and in flashbacks of the characters' fascinating pasts.

Watch Orange Is the New Black on Netflix now.

The Borgias is a historical drama based on a family that leads the Roman Catholic church. Being so powerful leads to all kinds of problems.

Watch The Borgias on Netflix now.

When they're not standing up for what they believe in, the students of color at this Ivy League university navigate the trials and tribulations of college life. While a satirical comedy-drama at heart, Dear White People also depicts collegiate relationships and hookups with a generous dash of sexiness.

Watch Dear White People on Netflix now.

Inspired by Federico Moccia's novel Tre Metri Sopra il Cielo and set on Italy's Adriatic coast, this romantic Italian series follows the love story that blossoms between a street-racing motorcyclist and a woman determined to leave her small town behind and see the world.

Watch Summertime on Netflix now.

If you haven't seen Grey's Anatomy yet, now is the time. It follows the passions of a group of doctors and the steamy relationships they have with each other.

Watch Grey's Anatomy on Netflix now.

This Netflix original stars Naomi Watts, who plays a New York City therapist whose life seems close to perfect. Her world gets turned upside down when she starts having relationships with people who are close to her patients.

Watch Gypsy on Netflix now.

When Dylan finds out he has a sexually transmitted infection, he's forced to contact every woman he has ever been with to inform them of his diagnosis. The show follows Dylan and his friends down memory lane to relationships and flings he wishes he could forget.

Watch Lovesick on Netflix now.

Elsa, who can't seem to get over her ex or figure out why she's so unlucky in love, finds herself falling for a new guy who her friends set her up with. Little does she know that he's a male escort.

Watch The Hook Up Plan on Netflix now.

When an actress is diagnosed with leukemia, she enters into a secret marriage with a CEO, so she can receive a bone marrow transplant and continue her career. But she soon finds out that love and secrets get in the way.

Watch Well-Intended Love on Netflix now.

Created by Ryan Murphy, Pose takes on the underground ball culture world of 1980s New York City, and the series has made history by featuring the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles ever. Set against the background of the AIDs crisis, Pose manages to feel like a sexy queer fever dream without ever losing touch with the very real things happening outside the club.

Watch Pose on Netflix now.

A pair of San Francisco newlyweds are strapped on cash until an investor approaches them. His proposal? One night with him in exchange for funding. The drama (and sex) only goes up from there.

Watch What/If on Netflix now.

Based on the book series by Armistead Maupin, this miniseries stars Laura Linney as Mary Ann Singleton, a woman who returns home to reunite with her family and the sex-loving residents of 28 Barbary Lane in San Francisco, 20 years after leaving her daughter (played by Ellen Page) and ex-husband behind to pursue her career. Expect to see a lot of colorful characters and a lot of ship-worthy same-sex relationships.

Watch Tales of the City on Netflix now.

This romantic (and very dramatic) series tells the epic story of everything that led up to the historic Trojan War. Hint: it involves love, secrets, temptation, sex, intrigue, and the ultimate betrayal.

Watch Troy: Fall of a City on Netflix now.

In this short-form dark comedy series, two former high school BFFs, Pete and Tiff, reconnect years later in New York City only to discover that Pete is gay and that Tiff (who attends grad school by day) is secretly one of the city's top dominatrices, introducing Pete to a whole new underground world of sexual secrecy and BDSM. Yes, the premise is totally crazy, but it's crazy in a great way, and we're keeping our fingers crossed that it returns for a second season.

Watch Bonding on Netflix now.

Starring Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy, this incredibly raunchy and hilarious series follows a woman attempting to keep her life, her relationships, and her five younger siblings together in the South Side of Chicago, while her bumbling alcoholic father continuously wreaks havoc on them all. Expect lots of drama and sex scenes in this daring series!

Watch Shameless on Netflix now.

Lawyer by day and superhero by night, Matt Murdock (played by Charlie Cox) takes on the responsibility of fighting injustice every day in this action-packed three-season series. He was blinded as a child but uses his heightened senses to fight off crime in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. Oh, and did we mention that there are some supersexy scenes thrown into the mix of this drama-filled show?

Watch Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix now.

The Oprah Winfrey Network series Greenleaf is about a family that runs a Memphis megachurch as it hides its own sinful secrets, like greed and adultery. Oprah herself plays a recurring character named Mavis McCready.

Watch Greenleaf on Netflix now.

With a stacked cast that includes Zazie Beetz, Dave Franco, Orlando Bloom, Jake Johnson, and Emily Ratajkowski, among many others, this series revolves around beautiful people living in Chicago and navigating the complicated trappings of modern romance, sex, technology, and culture.

Watch Easy on Netflix now.

This dramatic and romantic series follows two time-crossed lovers who must figure out what love really is along the way. Trust us, it's SEXY.

Watch Outlander on Netflix now.

This series looks into the lives of a married couple who must figure out whether lifelong monogamy is possible or even desirable for them anymore. It explores what makes a good relationship and how to maintain that through the ups and downs of life. Not to mention they explore dating other people, and things get steamy.

Watch Wanderlust on Netflix now.

Spike Lee reimagines his critically acclaimed '80s indie comedy in this modern, serialized remake. The show circles around the life of Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise), a fiercely independent artist with three strikingly different paramours.

Watch She's Gotta Have It on Netflix now.

Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan star in Beauty and the Beast, a very sexy modern retelling of the classic fairy tale with a suspenseful twist.

Watch Beauty & the Beast on Netflix now.

Lawyers aren't strictly business, especially not on How To Get Away With Murder. When they're not involved in a twisted murder cover-up, law professor Annalise Keating and her students juggle torrid affairs and messy relationships. Seriously, do these students even study?

Watch How to Get Away With Murder on Netflix now.

In addition to otherworldly werewolves and witches, there's also supernatural chemistry in this spinoff of The Vampire Diaries. The Originals also doles out a generous amount of addictive and scandalous romantic drama.

Watch The Originals on Netflix now.