Diary of a Gigolo

A male escort's life begins to unravel when he gets involved in a client's family affairs and breaks the cardinal rule of his work: Don't fall in love.

Diary of a Gigolo (2022) is an Argentine and Mexican co-produced adult romantic drama miniseries created by Sebastián Ortega for Netflix. Jesús Castro plays Emanuel, a male escort whose carefully controlled life begins to unravel once he gets drawn into the family affairs of one of his clients, breaking the cardinal rule of his trade: never fall in love. Victoria White plays Julia, and Fabiola Campomanes plays Ana, two women whose lives pull him deeper into domestic entanglements that threaten his independence. Francisco Denis and Adriana Barraza add further layers of loyalty, secrecy and social pressure around him. Across ten episodes of roughly fifty-four minutes each, the story moves through private apartments, upscale nightlife and the hidden negotiations of paid companionship, with each encounter testing whether emotional detachment can survive. The tone is sultry and melancholic, with a glossy, intimate look that favors close emotional moments over spectacle. Its engine is simple and consistent: a man who sells his time must decide what he is willing to feel. Viewers who enjoy adult, sensual dramas with a romantic core and moral friction will find resonance in the vein of Dexter and Gossip Girl, though its tone is more intimate and European-leaning than either.

Mixed reception, with audiences finding the Buenos Aires escort drama engaging but uneven in its handling of its premise.

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Created by

Sebastián Ortega

Release Date

2022-09-07

Episode runtime

54 min

Rating

6.4 / 10 (115)

What is Diary of a Gigolo about?

A male escort's carefully managed life starts to fall apart when he becomes entangled in a client's family and breaks his cardinal rule against falling in love.

What is Diary of a Gigolo like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Diary of a Gigolo as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Diary of a Gigolo violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Diary of a Gigolo as mild.

What did critics think of Diary of a Gigolo?

Mixed reception, with audiences finding the Buenos Aires escort drama engaging but uneven in its handling of its premise.

Which shows are like Diary of a Gigolo?

Shows with a similar feel include Hart of Dixie, Dexter, and Gossip Girl.

How long is Diary of a Gigolo?

Diary of a Gigolo: 1 season, 10 episodes.

Is Diary of a Gigolo still running?

No, Diary of a Gigolo has ended.

Where can I watch Diary of a Gigolo?

In United States, Diary of a Gigolo streams on Netflix.