Muse Season 1 Director’s Cut – Deeper.com – Director – Kayden Kross – Cast – Maitland Ward, Adriana Chechik, Gianna Dior, Gabbie Carter, Lena Paul, Scarlit Scandal, Avery Christy, Kenna James, Seth Gamble, Dante Colle, Ryan McLane, Isiah Maxwell, others
***** 5 stars
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this release may have been missed by many fans as most adult video stores were not open for business. Due to the restrictions in various states it was difficult to get product out and available for sale. Now those restrictions have been lifted or changed so most adult video stores are now back in business and have stock on hand, including this ‘must see’ release. It has won a ton of awards in a variety of categories from every single award voting entity in the industry, here and abroad.
Here is our original review from 2020, prior to the awards season, when it was only available VOD (Video on Demand) through membership to the site.
It is extremely rare that I do a review of a project that is only available online through a company’s member website, but this incredible project was an exception. Not only is it totally brilliant in the writing, the drama and storyline and superb casting, but it was done during the pandemic. That in itself, is a rare feat, but director Kayden Kross, the folks at Deeper and the ensemble cast pulled it off with this four part series. (I reviewed the first segment, but now you have the entire season all in one DVD to enjoy.) So check out my original review of part one and then be sure to get hold of this award winning masterpiece of adult film making.
When you think of great pairs there were Ruth and Gehrig, Martin and Lewis, Abbott and Costello. Now you can and Kross and Ward to the mix. These two ladies are a perfect combination of what makes a film, adult or otherwise, really click. They are on the same wavelength in every aspect and what they accomplish is simply fascinating, masterful and beautiful to watch get played out on the screen. With Maitland’s long mainstream career and solid acting chops and Kayden’s adept directorial style it is a combo hard to beat. Then add in the smoldering, sizzling, white hot, all out, no holds barred sexuality of Ms.Ward and you are privy to one of the most accomplished and complete women to come on the adult scene.
Now as for Muse, Ms. Ward, who is a fierce red headed all business female plays the role of a professor at a very exclusive university and deals with a class filled with aspiring students with a variety of backgrounds. On the eve of the pandemic shutdown, she gives them all a very vague assignment to write about who they really are and the revelations that come through for each of them is startling to say the least. There is a lot of by play between some of the students and the professor. Adriana and Seth seem to have a thing, but also seem hesitant to act on it. You can also see a connection between Adriana and the professor. As for the professor, there is another side to her persona once she leaves the classroom. Away from the university she is a very demanding, very dominant sexual animal who finds her sexual prey in some different places. When it comes to the sex in this very dramatic offering it is hard edged, high octane, powerful, dominant and explosive. Watch her being approached by two men on the street who recognize her and want to get a selfie. Talk about domination and who is in charge, whoa! In this first episode of this four part series your appetite is fueled not only by the story, but once you see Ms. Ward in action you will want much more. The additional episodes really tie everything together in a way that will have you on the edge of your seat. Ms. Ward and this stellar cast take us through their changing lives and all that takes place at a critical time in the world we live in. Not only is it dramatic and traumatic, but sexually I could fill three pages with all that takes place. You know how they say have a cigarette after sex? With this release you might go through a whole pack with these high powered scenes from everyone!
This is an exquisite piece of film making and the shadings, looks, backgrounds, locales and pacing that Ms. Kross gives this piece really put this project over the top. Then add in some very crisp, sharp cinematography that provides masterful visuals and you have something that only comes along once in a great while. It has a number of well deserved nominations in the upcoming AVN awards and others and they are very well deserved. (As we noted above, Ms. Ward and the film won a bevy of awards in just about every category). I strongly suggest picking up the complete season of this DVD so you can enjoy all the episodes of “Muse”. It will be an experience you will not soon forget.
Note: This production now has a “Director’s Cut” version that is a 2 disc offering with a lot more added for your enjoyment. When it comes to “must see” porn, this exquisite, award winning release tops the list.
Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN
