Submission

Ashley is attractive and successful on the surface, but she feels something missing in her personal life. When she reads the best-selling erotic novel SLAVE by Nolan Keats, a new world of BDSM and erotic possibility opens up for her, and curiosity turns into obsession. Her attempts to connect with the elusive author lead her into a tense love triangle that blurs desire and danger. As relationships tighten and secrets emerge, Ashley must reassess what she wants from intimacy and how far she’s willing to go to test her own sexual boundaries, without revealing twists or the outcome.

Created by Jacky St. James and Paul Fishbein, Submission premiered in 2016 and features Ashlynn Yennie, Skin Diamond, Justin Berti, Victoria Levine, and Kevin Nelson in central roles. The series is rooted in erotic drama and mystery, and it was produced for niche streaming and cable platforms catering to adult-themed stories.

Submission did not attract major industry awards or mainstream nominations, and it remained largely under the radar in awards season. It did, however, find a modest audience among viewers interested in adult-oriented serialized drama, which helped sustain interest in additional episodes and related projects.

Within online kink and fan communities the show sparked conversation about how BDSM and consent are depicted on screen. Fans debated its portrayal of power dynamics and praised its frankness while critics and viewers argued about realism. The series is often referenced alongside mid-2010s adult dramas that pushed explicit subject matter into serialized television formats.

Critical response was mixed, reflected in an average audience score near 6 out of 10 based on dozens of votes. Reviewers noted the series’ focus on sexual exploration, consent, secrecy, and identity, with performances that some viewers found engaging and others found uneven. Submission works best for audiences seeking adult themes and complex sexual relationships rather than mainstream mystery drama.