Series synopsis
Hustling is an American drama adult television series that premiered on dekkoo on November 19, 2011. It ended on March 25, 2014. It was created by Sebastian La Cause. It stars Sebastian La Cause.
Since working as an adult film star and escort since his early twenties, Ryan Crosby, aka Rod Driver, has had a pretty easy life when you think about it. But what happens when you hit forty and the clients aren't calling as much as they used to and doing porn has, well... lost its appeal. Suddenly you begin to see things a bit clearer and you begin to ask yourself questions. What am I doing with my life? Is there something else I can do? What am I passionate about? You realize that you need to m ...
Premise
Since working as an adult film star and escort since his early twenties, Ryan Crosby, aka Rod Driver, has had a pretty easy life when you think about it. But what happens when you hit forty and the clients aren't calling as much as they used to and doing porn has, well... lost its appeal. Suddenly you begin to see things a bit clearer and you begin to ask yourself questions. What am I doing with my life? Is there something else I can do? What am I passionate about? You realize that you need to make a change. But how do you move forward from the life you no longer want? After an awkward meeting with a career counselor, who tries to extract information about his job history, Ryan heads home and the weight of his situation hits him hard.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sebastian La Cause as Ryan Crosby aka Rod Driver
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 19, 2011 | January 17, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 13, 2012 | February 5, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 9 | December 30, 2013 | March 25, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let's See How You Like It Looking for a change, Ryan Crosby visits a career counselor but receives some hard advice when he's evasive about his job history. |
November 19, 2011 |
| 2 |
Deep End Ryan hits a road block while doing an online job search. His friend Jay, tries to get him to lighten up. Luckily Don Dixon, is there to throw him a bone. |
November 21, 2011 |
| 3 |
Dead Kittens Ryan goes on location to shoot a scene with director Franco La Rock, only to be confronted with a choice he must make upon his arrival. He's introduced to a sexy make-up artist, Liv who helps him deal with some life choices. |
December 6, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Old Habits Ryan has trouble focusing on the job. A client gives him some perspective. Ryan and Liv reunite on a gig. |
November 13, 2012 |
| 2 |
After Taste Ryan meets with his estranged mother Lena and tries to connect with her. Jay asks Ryan for a favor; and Geoffrey tries to get a little closer to Ryan. |
November 20, 2012 |
| 3 |
Chairo Paceno Ryan gets some cooking tips and family advice from his land lady, Rosa; Liv gets a reality check from Joel; Lena tries to understand Ryan's love of cooking and Ryan visits his agent Don Dixon to talk about his 'plan'. |
November 27, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gigolos In the season three premier, while being interviewed by a writer for Paper magazine, Ryan recounts a highlight from his porn career and wonders if he'll ever be able to really put the past behind him. Geoffrey offers some sound advice. |
December 30, 2013 |
| 2 |
Rope Burn Ryan and Catherine discuss their business arrangement. Liv tries to work on her marriage troubles with Joel; Geoffrey seeks escapism. |
December 30, 2013 |
| 3 |
Sugar Jay has a proposition for Ryan. Ryan gets a surprise guest at his supper club that makes for an awkward evening. Rosa gets caught off guard. |
December 30, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | dekkoo |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 19, 2011 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2014 |
| Status | ended |