A new film on Netflix has viewers glued to their screens, while simultaneously scrambling to clear their watch history.
The Brazilian erotic thriller Burning Betrayal has quickly become one of the most talked-about movies on the platform, not for its plot or cinematography, but for its incredibly high volume of intimate scenes.
The film, based on the provocative novel by Sue Hecker, follows the emotional upheaval of Babi, a high-achieving accountant who discovers her fiancé has been unfaithful.
Instead of retreating into heartbreak, she reinvents herself completely new look, new habits, and a new love interest in the form of a magnetic judge named Marco.
“Decided to watch and it’s just really hot people having s and riding motorbikes. Not disappointed at all to be honest,”** one viewer posted on social media, summing up the tone of the movie.
But reactions haven’t been universally enthusiastic.
Another viewer remarked, “Every second, people are without underwear. No story. Nothing except s.”**
While comparisons have been made to 365 Days, Y Tu Mamá También, and 50 Shades of Grey, many argue that Burning Betrayal goes even further. The film doesn’t hold back, launching almost immediately into its core themes of lust, betrayal, and sensual liberation.
Midway through the film, audiences are treated to an onslaught of steamy scenes across beaches, kitchens, and living rooms, leading many to question whether they’re watching an erotic thriller or a softcore adult film.
Some viewers couldn’t make it through the film at all.
“Couldn’t even finish it,” one review read. “Felt like I was watching something from a very different kind of website.”
Critics haven’t gone easy on the film either. Barbara Shulgasser of Common Sense Media said,
“The entire plot of Burning Betrayal is based on the implausible premise that a really nice person and great friend is actually a vicious, murderous criminal.”
Others have criticized its style-over-substance approach. John Serba of Decider added, “This movie is junk with sex in it I think that’s a tagged category on Netflix now.”
But none of the criticism has stopped the film from trending.
And here’s the twist that’s had the internet buzzing: some viewers are reportedly deleting their Netflix history after watching the film, afraid someone might find out what they’ve been streaming.
Whether it’s the unapologetic boldness or the lack of narrative structure that keeps people talking, Burning Betrayal has clearly made its mark if only temporarily in viewing histories.
The film is now streaming on Netflix but maybe keep the remote close if someone walks in.
Feature Image Credit: Credit: Netflix
