We know how she turns up for an appointment (in a designer suit).
We know that she glides past hotel reception (look like you know where youre going).
We know what she charges (a lot and up front).
We even know how she convinces clients she fancies them (lube).
They think shes a legal secretary.
A very well paid, ultra hush-hush, has-a-lot-of-free-time-in-the-afternoons legal secretary.
Denial is not just a river, apparently.
And Im talking to you, Hannah (a.k.a.
Belle when youre working), as much as anyone else.
I sense Ben has a hunch hes got to notice the bling in your pad.
And though we havent met your mom or pops yet, I bet they suspect something, too.
Hence, the drama.
Or some of it.
Not even the same planet.
Then again, Hannah enjoys riding him, quite literally, like a horse.
Im not sure anyone is that keen on getting coffee.
NEXT: Unhappy hooker
But Hannahs no media original.
For Carrie, its being a columnist who can buy designer shoes.
For Hannah, its being a call girl who likes it.
And thats where it gets a bit…well…toothy.
Call Girlhad U.K. critics spitting tacks over its Zen depiction of the worlds oldest and most controversial profession.
Her identity still is the London literary worlds most-guarded secret.
But finding out the reason is much more psychologically interesting to me than not having this show at all.
And as for whether or notCall Girltruly glamorizes prostitution, Im on the fence.
Sure, her flat is phat.
Shes beautiful and disease-free.
She hasnt been attacked by a john yet.
But who would truly want to live like that?
For one, any woman will tell you that having sex that often is a cystitis nightmare.
Plus, even if Hannah seems contented, read between the lines and youll know shes amiss.
Or about how she obviously is still in love with Ben, but wont admit it.
And thats why I love the show.
Well that, and because it got Billie Piper back on U.S. television.
If you know (and already love) Billie, just bear with me here.
Check outShakespeaRe-Told, adaptations of four plays, and her recentMansfield Parkto see her do the classics.
And for Petes sake, get started on the 2005 season ofDoctor Who.
Hey, while youre at it, you should check it out, too, on PBS.
(As Belle, shes a wolf.
As Hannah, shes a chipmunk.)
Theyre wonderful additions to just about everything.
Now, if some channel could just start airingStrangeandThe Fixer.
An Anglophile can dream, cant she?
Anyway, Im stoked to hear what you guys think.
Are you with the U.K. reviewers who balked at the show?
Or part of the millions who made it ITV2s highest-rated series ever?
(If so, get ready to explain yourself.)
Got any recommendations for other Brit shows you want to share with me?
Ready for next week when Hannah visits an upscale orgy and then, afterwards, her family?
