Series synopsis
Fading Gigolo, also known as Gigolò per caso is an Italian comedy television series that premiered on Prime Video on December 21, 2023. It was created by Daniela Delle Foglie, Tommaso Renzoni. It stars Christian De Sica, Pietro Sermonti, Ambra Angiolini and Asia Argento.
When his father Giacomo comes back into his life after a heart attack, Alfonso has to cope with a life-changing truth: his father is a gigolo. After a series of unfortunate events, Alfonso is forced to follow in his father's footsteps.
Premise
When his father Giacomo comes back into his life after a heart attack, Alfonso has to cope with a life-changing truth: his father is a gigolo. After a series of unfortunate events, Alfonso is forced to follow in his father's footsteps.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christian De Sica as Giacomo
- Pietro Sermonti as Alfonso
- Ambra Angiolini as Margherita
- Asia Argento as Costanza
- Frank Matano as Don Luigi
- Claudio Gregori as Gravieri
- Antonio Bannò as Lorenzo
- Francesco Bruni as Paolino
Supporting cast
- Giorgia Arena as Eva
- Marco Messeri as Palmiro
- Sandra Milo as Marisa
- Stefania Sandrelli as Laura
- Sabrina Ferilli as Rossana Astri
- Gloria Guida as Adele
- Isabella Ferrari as Francesca
- Virginia Raffaele as Marta
Guest cast
- Gloria Guida as Adele
- Isabella Ferrari as Francesca
- Virginia Raffaele as Marta
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 21, 2023 | December 21, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 2, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: Margherita It seems just another ordinary day for Alfonso, a sensitive and caring married man who sells watches for a living. But an unexpected phone call from his father Giacomo makes him rethink his plans: after a heart attack, his father needs someone to cover for him at work. Alfonso will find out, though, that his father's job is a very peculiar one. |
December 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Francesca Alfonso gets himself ready for his first client, Francesca, a starred chef who is always looking for perfection, both in the kitchen and in sex. In the meantime, while Margherita is enjoying her new relationship, Giacomo pays a visit to Father Luigi to organize a special event. |
December 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: Adele More and more enthusiastic about his new life as a gigolo, Alfonso devotes himself to a new client, Adele, even if things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Giacomo asks Father Luigi to go to Gubbio with him to meet someone very special, without his son knowing. In the meantime, Margherita doesn't seem very convinced of her life choices. |
December 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 2, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 21, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 9, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |