I find that sex is a highly personal thing, both in its private aspects and its more public representations. What seems lurid and off-putting to one person seems sensitive, emotional and arousing to another. Personally, I think the production has done a wonderful job, from writers to actors to photography and direction, in the ways in which they’ve handle these aspects of the story. (I say “aspects,” because sex is used in the show as it is in the books–not as a one-size-fits-all event that serves the single purpose of titillation, but as an honest representation of the things human beings use sex _for_–these ranging from communication and the expression of love to predation and destruction. Because sex is so important to us as humans, we’re hard-wired to look at it under almost any circumstances–and this means that we may occasionally see a depiction that is at odds with our own assumptions and preferences as to what sex is or how it is appropriately conveyed. I would take issue with your assertion that the actors have prostituted themselves, though. I’ve spoken to them about those aspects of their performances, and without exception, all of the actors viewed those scenes as important–albeit sometimes difficult–parts of the story, and were proud of their perfomances. As they should be.

Best wishes,

–Diana

So to say I am disappointed is an understatement ! I had my whole evening planned for this! Everyone watch this show if it becomes popular apparently the Canadian providers will pick it up sooner. But, at this point we must wait 2 extra weeks. Going to be a long wait!