Escort Boys

Took me 2 episodes to suss who's voice was dubbed over Lupin/Ben's voice for the English version.....It's Will Mellor!... Perfect comedy timing that Mr mellor is so fantastic at! I can't believe I put off watching this great giggle... Loads of flesh and sexyness and comedy to boot... It's like a more grown up on steroids version of full monty at first.. love all the twists and plot lines! Great scenery too. I like how each character has their own story to tell. You're in for a non misogynistic viewing. Great turn the tables kinda show. All the male and female cast are beautiful in their own rights and certainly not a one size fits all show.

There are a wide range of heartfelt emotions in this season 1 series. Ben's father has died, and his mother earlier, so he returns to the family farm, which raises honey from their bees. Left is his sister, Charly, who is 17 and needs to show a stable family life to remain there. The farm is on the verge of total default, with no money, and the bank ready to possess everything. Ben has good friends Ludo, Zak and Mathias. Mathias has a way with women and earns good money. Since honey cannot pay enough of the bills, they decide to try an escort service, and Charly acts as the business manager. It is done with a lot of humor and also a learning curve for them, as they are beholden to the desires of the woman who hire them. One of the subplots is that Ben is still madly in love with Romane, who has since married Chef Pierre Morand, and thinks he can still win her back. And how Ludo, being married to Nora, got an entire change in his marriage through his work. Nora became almost glowing. This series should elicit a lot of smiles from the viewer.

What I mean by the title is that at last there's a comedy drama that has convincing drama as well as comedic aspects that had me laughing out loud at times. I wish the series had had more than six episodes! I was enjoying myself.

The four lads are all hunks and believable as gigolos. They each had distinct personalities and attributes. A nice touch in the series was that their characters actually developed over the episodes. I'm dying to find out if young Zak accepted his final client. I also want to find out how the machinations of wicked Olga Sakiris impinge on the family business and on the relationships between the protagonists. I'm sure we'll find out as it looks certain a second season is on the way.

One duff note is the role played by Charly. I don't think a seventeen year old would have the sophistication to run a business or deal with its admin. That's minor though.

I just hope season two isn't too far away.

This is a brilliant series! It's simply genius and the actors are excellent and very beautiful! There are many twists to the story which are thought provoking. I often found myself laughing then crying, then laughing again. It's beautifully written and directed. It also makes you dream about the Camargue, as you can often see its fabulous landscape. I also love how the show conveys a sense of equality between men and women. It is very sexy and features some very saucy and hot scenes, but it's never vulgar. Watch this series... I'm sure most viewers will love it! An additional note: the British voice of Ben/Lupin is provided by an actor named Chris Anderson.

Blown away by this gem of a show I stumbled upon today. The cinematography is exquisite. The locations used for filming are absolutely beautiful. The whole thing just flowed effortlessly from one scene to another. Such an unique idea for a TV show. The actors playing the escorts are fabulous. The supporting cast are fantastic. It is a very sexy drama, beautifully done, with some very funny moments thrown in. The writing is superb, you really warm to these characters. I found myself completely absorbed in the story, couldn't wait for the next episode. One of the best series I have ever watched.