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Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated, after 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, he now faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his wrongful incarceration.
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Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated, after 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, he now faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his wrongful incarceration.
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Episode 1
After 15 years in prison, former gigolo Julian Kaye is suddenly exonerated from a wrongful murder conviction and released with no interest in the life he had, no chance at the life he wanted – and no idea who framed him.
Directed by David HollanderWritten by David HollanderGuest stars Sandrine Holt, Leigh Taylor-Young, Melora Walters, Jay Alan Christianson, Chelsea Edmundson, Christopher M. Campos, Harlow Happy Hexum, Matt Lasky
Episode 2
Julian's attempts to break free and start a new life of honest means are sabotaged when his old madam delivers a cryptic message about a young girl's suicide. Meanwhile, Michelle circumvents her husband to find their runaway son.
Directed by David HollanderWritten by David HollanderGuest stars Sandrine Holt, Jay Alan Christianson, Harlow Happy Hexum, Kondwani Phiri, Yolonda Ross, Patrick Fischler, Brianna Baker, Melinna Bobadilla
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by David Hollander, Cami DelavigneGuest stars Sandrine Holt, Yolonda Ross, Patrick Fischler, Kelli Garner, Taylor Blackwell, Mark Mahoney, Jay Washington, Alejandra Flores
Episode 4
Julian returns to Isabelle's fold to charm a complicated new client. Meanwhile, Michelle's past catches up to her as she attempts to save her missing son – forcing her to choose between the two loves of her life.
Directed by Gregg ArakiWritten by Emily KaczmarekGuest stars Sandrine Holt, Melora Walters, Chelsea Edmundson, Melinna Bobadilla, Juliana Joel, Heather Mazur, François Chau, Heather McComb
Episode 5
Julian leans on old friends to help track Colin's whereabouts after Michelle reveals the truth about her son. Elsewhere, Sunday tracks a new murder case threatening to rob Julian of his freedom.
Directed by Damian MarcanoWritten by David Bar KatzGuest stars Donte Johnson, François Chau, Justin Huen, Paula Jai Parker, Alejandra Flores, Kayla Eva, Ric Sarabia, Paul Syre
Episode 6
On the brink of another life sentence, Julian and Sunday wrestle with their roles in his first conviction. Elsewhere, Michelle betrays her husband, and Colin becomes a pawn for ransom.
Directed by Natasha BraierWritten by Walter BlountGuest stars Melora Walters, Yolonda Ross, Mark Mahoney, Heather McComb, Ric Sarabia, M. Emmet Walsh, Erik Audé, Hans Christopher
Episode 7
Julian turns to an old client for answers. Sunday uncovers a witness who could identify Julian's original betrayer. Michelle and Richard make a play for Colin's safe return.
Directed by Cheryl DunyeWritten by Walter Blount, Alye CaponeGuest stars Leigh Taylor-Young, Chelsea Edmundson, Harlow Happy Hexum, Yolonda Ross, Melinna Bobadilla, Taylor Blackwell, Mark Mahoney, François Chau
Episode 8
Julian recovers Colin from an unlikely savior. Sunday can't shake a connection from her past and present cases. Michelle considers what she wants – and what Colin needs.
Directed by Damian MarcanoWritten by Alye Capone, Jay Beattie, Dan Dworkin, Nikki Toscano, Russell RothbergGuest stars Harlow Happy Hexum, Yolonda Ross, Mark Mahoney, Jay Washington, François Chau, Heather McComb, Justin Huen, Laura Liguori
Episode information updated Aug 23, 2026
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Jon BernthalJulian Kaye
Gretchen MolMichelle Stratton
Lizzie BrocheréIsabelle Desnain
Gabriel LaBelleJohn 'Johnny' Henderson / Colin Stratton
Leland OrserRichard Stratton
Rosie O'DonnellDet. Joan Sunday
Sandrine HoltOlga Desnain
Leigh Taylor-YoungGail St. John
ShowtimeUnited States
Jerry Bruckheimer TelevisionUnited States
Paramount Television StudiosUnited States
