Oh Lifetime, you never cease to amaze me. Just when I think I’ve got your repetitive stories figured out, you go and throw in an unexpected domination and submission twist that I didn’t see coming.
That’s right people; Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom is a more tamed, mature, TV approved version of 50 Shades of Grey (minus the bondage).
After Delaine (Ashley Jones) discovers her jerk of a husband, Robert (Scott Gibson), has been cheating on her she immediately blames herself, as does her husband. After all, if she tried harder and got implants this would have never happened! Feeling as though she owes it to her two children to make the marriage work, she stays with Robert. But then she meets Graham (Jeff Roop), an attractive acupuncturist that she can’t help but feel physically drawn too. As they begin their own affair, Delaine gets the strength to finally divorce Robert. Unfortunately after ending things with her husband, things with Graham quickly fall apart as well. Hello online dating! Among her many emails from the site, she stumbles upon a striking message from “The Duke” (Alex Carter). He promises to turn Delaine into an alpha female that will never to be walked all over by a man again. His strategy: He, A MAN, will dominate her and tell her exactly what to do on dates and in her personal life; while she, A FEMALE, must be his submissive and obey his every word…um; okay…I guess that works for some girls. Delaine is just delighted by this idea and agrees to his terms.
Given that this is a Lifetime film, we are usually introduced to some unbearable acting. However, given the dialogue the two leads must deliver, I was quite pleased with their conviction. We’re talking some pretty embarrassing and idiotic lines here.
It takes a while for this film to pick up. Until we meet “The Duke,” you might be wondering where the story is headed. Well, I’ll tell you it’s not headed where you’d expect. Once she speaks with “The Duke” for the first time on the phone, the ball starts rolling. The content of what we’re watching at this point isn’t necessarily good, it’s just so awkward and intriguing. You can’t help but be curious to know how far Delaine will go to please her master.
Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom is a decent flick to DVR and watch in your spare time, but don’t expect the intense drama we’re accustomed to in the usual Lifetime movies.
Rating: 2.5/5
Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom premieres Saturday, May 31, at 8pm ET/PT.
Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom Official Trailer
Originally posted on RedCarpetCrash.com