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Minx is an American period comedy-drama series created by Ellen Rapoport, set in 1970s Los Angeles. Ophelia Lovibond stars as Joyce Prigger, an idealistic feminist writer who partners with Doug Renetti (Jake Johnson), a publisher of adult magazines, to create the first erotic magazine aimed at women. Originally debuting on HBO Max in 2022, the series was cancelled and then revived by Starz for its second season. The show explores tensions between second-wave feminism and the commercial publishing industry.

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What is Minx about?

Minx follows Joyce Prigger, an idealistic feminist writer in 1970s Los Angeles who partners with adult-magazine publisher Doug Renetti. Together they create an erotic magazine aimed at women, forcing Joyce to negotiate feminism, commerce, sex, and the publishing business.

Who plays Joyce and Doug in Minx?

Ophelia Lovibond plays Joyce Prigger and Jake Johnson plays Doug Renetti. The series was created by Ellen Rapoport and centers on the fictional Bottom Dollar publishing operation. [Reference](https://collider.com/minx-showrunner-ellen-rapoport-interview/)

Where did Minx originally premiere?

Minx originally premiered on HBO Max in 2022 with a first season of 10 half-hour episodes. After HBO Max canceled the series, Starz picked up the show and became its later home.

Is the magazine in Minx based on a real publication?

The magazine is fictional, but the premise draws on the 1970s market for men's and women's sexual culture magazines. The series uses Joyce's creation of Bottom Dollar's publication to explore the tension between a feminist editorial mission and an adult-publishing business.

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