American Gigolo is not the best Showtime original. I much preferred The Chi, Billions or even Your Honor.
The television series developed by David Hollander, based on the 1980 film is written and directed by Paul Schrader.
The American Gigolo is Jon Bernthal as Julian Kaye. Also starring in the eight episode run is, Gretchen Mol, Lizzie Brocheré, Gabriel LaBelle, Leland Orser, and Rosie O'Donnell.
It premiered on Stan on September 11, for eight Fridays. Yep Friday is the new day for premium drama.
Julian Kaye (Bernthal) is exonerated 15 years after being arrested for murder and struggling to find his footing in the modern-day Los Angeles sex industry. He seeks the truth about the frame that sent him to prison all those years ago, and hopes to reconnect with his one true love, Michelle.
Bernthal is sexy AF, he would be an ultimate fantasy fuck for men and women. However the story is rather dull. A secret son, a long stint in prison after being falsely sent there by detective Rosie O'Donnell.
I would be very surprised if this Showtime series returns for a second run. With Rotten Tomatoes only giving a 35% approval rating so far, there is too much competition for a low rated series such as American Gigolo to return. Unless like American Rust (former Showtime one and done series) the series gets a second life somewhere else.
Reboot's, movie spin-offs etc are now super common, which is why I am loving sick the new Disney+ comedy series, Reboot.
If over summer you need something to watch, American Gigolo is an easy watch, most likely not the best series though you'll see in 2022.
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