When will 'American Gigiolo' Episode 3 come out on Showtime?

The focus will be on Bernthal's Kaye and Michelle (Gretchen Mol) after the first couple of episodes focused on building Kaye's world
Jon Bernthal in a still from 'American Gigolo' (IMDb)
Jon Bernthal in a still from 'American Gigolo' (IMDb)

Two episodes in, 'American Gigolo' gives the audience a reason to return and tune into Episode 3. The modern-day reimagination of Richard Gere's 80s movie of the same name follows Jon Bernthal's Julian Kaye after his exoneration from a wrongful conviction that sees him spend 15 years in prison.

However, it's not an easy tale of redemption and the former gigolo finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery and also in a conflicted and complex relationship with his love interest Michelle (Gretchen Mol). In addition to the duo, the series also stars Rosie O'Donnell as Detective Sunday, Lizzie Brocheré as Isabelle, and Leland Orser as Richard Stratton. Viewers will also see Wayne Brady as Lorenzo, Laura Liguori as Elizabeth Shannon House, Alex Fernandez, Sandrine Holt, Yolonda Ross, and Melora Walters. in recurring roles in the series. The first season comprises ten episodes of which two are done.

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When does 'American Gigolo' Episode 3 release on Showtime?

'American Gigolo' Episode 3 premiering Friday, 9/23 on Streaming/Demand and on Sunday, 9/25 at 9 pm ET on Showtime.

What to expect from 'American Gigolo' Episode 3?

Per Showtime, the official synopsis of Episode 3, titled 'Rapture' reads, "Julian tries to interpret a dead woman's message as Colin finds himself on the run from his father's violent associates. Meanwhile, Michelle realizes her son is in more danger than she thought – and so is Julian." The focus will be on Bernthal's Kaye and Michelle (Mol), while Colin (the younger version played by Judah Mackey) finds himself in trouble. The mystery of the dead woman continues to be the key plotline and with Julian out of prison and trying to make it on his own, the third episode will provide an inkling of what's in store. David Hollander & Cami Delavigne serve as the writers for Episode 3. The former was later ousted by the network for alleged misconduct on the sets.

'American Gigolo' airs Sundays at 9 pm ET on Showtime.

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