What I’m Watching: Secret Diary of a Call Girl

Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season 3, Episode 2 “Series 3, Episode 2” (B+)

I love these introductions with spectacular music choices that really get into the unique tone this show has managed to set. The lyrics “come with me and you’ll be in a world of your imagination” coupled with the old-fashioned clothing and scenery were magnificent. The club Belle took her sister to was pretty crazy, even by this show’s standards. The best part was seeing Belle’s face as Stephanie was about to meet that drill of sorts since even she seemed to find it a bit off-putting, and that’s saying something. This was a wonderful episode for Bambi, and it makes me so glad that Ashley Madekwe didn’t get stranded on the CW’s “The Beautiful Life,” which aired a grand total of two episodes this past fall. Her outburst at Stephanie’s inflammatory comments was fantastic, and it was fun to see her get so mad at a very confused and preoccupied Belle. The scene with Jackie picking up and putting down the book while struggling with whether or not she should start engaging in another activity was hilarious and amazingly choreographed, and Ben’s arrival was classic. He’s really having a great season. Belle asking viewers not to take notes because she hasn’t had the chance to prepare adequately for her perfect night was terrific. The end scene with the conversation between Belle and Duncan was great, and it’s very nice to see them forming a relationship. This show managed with only a couple of characters before now, but having it expanded to six featured cast members now is doing it a wondrous favor.