Escort Boys on Amazon Prime

[Bokomaru]

Has anyone watched this series? Doesn’t look like there’s any gay content but I’m intrigued by the trailer. My list of shows to watch is already very long though….

Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t seem to have any ratings for it. 

[Ali Gator]

It doesn't premiere on Amazon until January 12. 

 

How Prime Video’s Raunchy Show ‘Escort Boys’ Is Breaking New Ground in France: ‘It Strikes a Chord to See Men Talk About Sexuality and Their Feelings’

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Amazon Prime Video looks to conquer new ground with its raunchy French soap 'Escort Boys,' boasting an eye-candy cast and grown-up jokes.

 

[leeper]

The series is already out on Prime, I watched all of the episodes available.  The boys only escort for women; there is a fair amount of male nudity, if you like that sort of thing.  I found the story and characters engaging and entertaining. 

[+ jeezopete]

I binged the series last week and found it entertaining. No word yet on whether it will be renewed for a second season. I found the English dubbing to be very good and not distracting in the least.

On 1/7/2024 at 11:15 AM, Bokomaru said:

Doesn’t look like there’s any gay content but I’m intrigued by the trailer.

There wasn't, but the finale hinted at the possibility with one of the characters. That was one of the cliffhangers.

[pubic_assistance]

7 hours ago, jeezopete said:

I found the English dubbing to be very good and not distracting in the least.

Did you compare it to the original ?

I always find overdubbing to be clumsy...and since I am somewhat proficient in several languages I catch translations to be WAYYY off their mark in many, many films.

I remember one of the worst was a scene in "Downfall" where a character actually said (in German) "I will always cherish the memory of our time together" and the translation was " I will remember our time together". Sucking out much of the romance and poetry of the moment in an important scene.

[+ jeezopete]

2 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

Did you compare it to the original ?

No, the version I came across on Prime was the English dubbed version. I don't know if the original is available on Prime. Even if it is though, it wouldn't interest me to rewatch a series.

[pubic_assistance]

1 hour ago, jeezopete said:

4 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

Did you compare it to the original ?

No

Then may I ask why you felt the dubbing was "good" if you had nothing to compare it to ?

I rather thought it was annoying that they dubbed it. I much prefer to listen to the actual actor's voice and inflections

[Bokomaru]

I’m not sure that’s fair. It’s possible to find dubbed voice acting enjoyable… convincing and somewhat in sync with the characters speaking. Hack-job dubbing is bad at both of those. The only reason to compare would be to see if the translation holds up well?  But if you speak the language, you wouldn’t be watching a dubbed show to begin with. 

I saw The Boy and the Heron and an Italian flick recently, dubbed. Both were good. And I say that as someone who hates dubbing (but needed to placate another person). 
 

Thanks to those who have given feedback on the show. 

[pleasureseeker]

Thought Escort Boys was fun - nothing memorable by any means but good enough to watch, if only for the hot men - if it gets renewed, judging by the last episode, there will definitely be gay content in season 2. On a similar wavelength, also on prime video/amazon, Alphonse, is a 1000 times better. Probably one of my favorite series in 2023. Much smarter, wittier, darker and with far more interesting and full rounded characters.

[Ali Gator]

I watched the first episode tonight. Yawn. Mathias is hot - the others...ehhh. 

[Bokomaru]

I just watched it. Decent, but I wouldn’t recommend going out of one’s way. 
The repeated derogatory use of the term “whore” was annoying. The dubbing was not great. But overall, a light, sexy romp. 

[pubic_assistance]

On 1/13/2024 at 10:41 PM, Ali Gator said:

Mathias is hot - the others...ehhh. 

I would have actually picked "Ben" . but yeah..."Mathias" is a sizzle too.

[Ali Gator]

I'm finding my straight female friends enjoyed this series. My gay male friends did not.