# American Gigolo (2022)

> A serialized drama following characters whose personal choices shape their lives over successive seasons.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/105674

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 8
- Episode runtime: 60 min
- Status: Canceled
- Genres: drama
- Created by: David Hollander
- Network: Showtime
- Cast: Jon Bernthal, Gretchen Mol, Lizzie Brocheré, Gabriel LaBelle, Leland Orser, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandrine Holt, Leigh Taylor-Young
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4257262/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Tone: grounded, melancholic, tense

## What critics say

Critics find the wrongful-imprisonment premise and Jon Bernthal's lead performance engaging, though the series is only moderately rated overall.

## Synopsis

This serialized drama follows a set of interconnected characters as their personal choices, relationships, and conflicts drive a continuous story across its seasons. Its tone is grounded and emotionally direct, favoring quiet character moments alongside larger turning points. Storylines unfold gradually, rewarding viewers who follow the arcs closely, and the focus stays on how ambition, loyalty, and regret affect each person over time. The setting is contemporary and realistic, with the drama emerging from everyday pressures and the consequences of earlier decisions. Relationships are central, and the show treats its characters with empathy even when they act poorly. Visual presentation is restrained, letting performances carry the weight of scenes. Viewers who enjoy patient, character-led storytelling with a steady build of tension and emotional payoff will find the series rewarding, while those seeking fast action may find its pace deliberate and its emphasis on interior life more demanding than expected.

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