The Girlfriend Experience

Synopsis

Explore the relationships between exclusive escorts and their clients, for whom they provide far more than just sex. Known as GFEs, they are women who provide “The Girlfriend Experience”—emotional and sexual relationships at a very high price.

First Air Date: 2016-04-10

Last Air Date: 2021-06-20

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 37

Created By: Amy Seimetz, Lodge Kerrigan, Anja Marquardt

Networks: STARZ

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Top Cast

Anna Friel as Erica Myles
Louisa Krause as Anna Garner
Carmen Ejogo as Bria Jones / Sarah Day
Tunde Adebimpe as Ian Olsen
Riley Keough as Christine Reade
Paul Sparks as David Tellis
Mary Lynn Rajskub as Erin Roberts
Julia Goldani Telles as Iris Stanton
Briony Glassco as Susan King
Sabryn Rock as Kayla Boden

Seasons

Season 1 (2016) - (13 Episodes)

Season 2 (2017) - (14 Episodes)

Season 3 (2021) - (10 Episodes)

Season 1 (2016)

Season one is the story of Christine Reade, a second year student at Chicago-Burnham Law School and a new intern at the prestigious firm of Kirkland & Allen. Working hard to establish herself at the firm, her focus quickly shifts when a classmate introduces her to the world of transactional relationships. Known as GFEs, they are women who provide The Girlfriend Experience - emotional and sexual relationships at a very high price. Juggling two very different lives, Christine quickly finds herself drawn into the GFE world, attracted to the rush of control and intimacy.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Entry (2016-04-10)

A Chicago law-school student's life takes a dramatic turn when a classmate introduces her to the world of transactional relationships.
Ep. 2: A Friend (2016-04-10)

Christine's double life begins, as she balances her pursuit of a legal career with her work as a girlfriend experience.
Ep. 3: Retention (2016-04-17)

Christine confronts Jacqueline over the level of her control; David needs Erin's help to retain one of the firm's major clients.
Ep. 4: Crossing the Line (2016-04-24)

Christine juggles the demands of law school, her internship and her expanding list of GFE clients; Christine observes trouble among the Kirkland partners at David's annual party.
Ep. 5: Insurance (2016-05-01)

Christine's secret identity is compromised following the death of one of her clients.
Ep. 6: Boundaries (2016-05-08)

Christine's growing intimacy with a new client threatens to cross business boundaries; David is confirmed as managing partner at Kirkland & Allen.
Ep. 7: Access (2016-05-15)

Christine attempts to prevent any further intrusions from Jack, but encounters another problem from an unexpected source.
Ep. 8: Provocation (2016-05-22)

Christine goes on the attack at Kirkland, intent on achieving revenge.
Ep. 9: Blindsided (2016-05-29)

Christine's worlds collide, forcing her to devise a way to come out on top.
Ep. 10: Available (2016-06-05)

Christine embraces her career as a GFE provider following her humiliating experience at Kirkland.
Ep. 11: Fabrication (2016-06-12)

Christine goes on the counter-attack, in an attempt to force a settlement with Kirkland & Allen, while exploring more anonymous ways to service her GFE clients.
Ep. 12: Home (2016-06-19)

Christine travels home for her parent's 30th wedding anniversary party. They are partially happy to see her.
Ep. 13: Separation (2016-06-19)

Christine is in complete control.