Series synopsis
American Gigolo is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Showtime on September 11, 2022. It ended on October 30, 2022. It was created by David Hollander. It stars Jon Bernthal, Gretchen Mol, Lizzie Brocheré and Gabriel LaBelle.
Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated, after 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, he now faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his wrongful incarceration.
Premise
Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated, after 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, he now faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his wrongful incarceration.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jon Bernthal as Julian Kaye
- Gretchen Mol as Michelle Stratton
- Lizzie Brocheré as Isabelle Desnain
- Gabriel LaBelle as John 'Johnny' Henderson / Colin Stratton
- Leland Orser as Richard Stratton
- Rosie O'Donnell as Det. Joan Sunday
Guest cast
- Sandrine Holt as Olga Desnain
- Leigh Taylor-Young as Gail St. John
- Melora Walters as Maryanne Henderson
- Jay Alan Christianson as Kevin Finnegan
- Chelsea Edmundson as Janet Holmes
- Christopher M. Campos as Luis
- Harlow Happy Hexum as Young Isabelle
- Matt Lasky as Phillip
- Rocky Marquette as Drew
- Kondwani Phiri as Young Lorenzo
- Marcus Ray as Terrell
- Jack V. Heath as Johnny (1990)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 11, 2022 | October 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot After 15 years in prison, former gigolo Julian Kaye is suddenly exonerated from a wrongful murder conviction and released with no interest in the life he had, no chance at the life he wanted – and no idea who framed him. |
September 11, 2022 |
| 2 |
Pretty Baby Julian's attempts to break free and start a new life of honest means are sabotaged when his old madam delivers a cryptic message about a young girl's suicide. Meanwhile, Michelle circumvents her husband to find their runaway son. |
September 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Rapture Julian tries to interpret a dead woman's message as Colin finds himself on the run from his father's violent associates. Meanwhile, Michelle realizes her son is in more danger than she thought – and so is Julian. |
September 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 30, 2022 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday |