Netflix viewers have weeks to binge 'flawless' British drama with Billie Piper
Secret Life of a Call Girl centred around a young woman named Hannah Baxter, who lived a double life as a high-class call girl
Netflix fans have a limited window to watch the "raunchy" British hit, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, featuring Billie Piper.
Spanning from 2007 to 2011 on ITV2, the series draws inspiration from the blog and books by Belle de Jour, who kept her identity under wraps.
Penned by Lucy Prebble, the narrative unfolds in London, following Hannah Baxter (portrayed by Billie), a seemingly average young woman leading a double life as an upscale call girl named Belle.
The show delves into Hannah's dual existence, charting the entanglements that ensue as her personal and professional lives intersect.
As well as Billie, the cast also includes Iddo Goldberg, Cherie Lunghi, Ashley Madekwe, Callum Blue, James D'Arcy, Lily James, Gemma Chan, and Paul Nicholls, reports Surrey Live.
Netflix fans don't have long to binge all four seasons of the drama as it is set to leave the streamer on Thursday, May 29.
Upon its debut, the series sparked controversy, with some accusing it of beautifying and misrepresenting the reality of sex work.
Lead actor Billie countered the criticism at the time, asserting: "We've only been exposed to the drug-fuelled, sex traffic side - but the fact is, there are middle-class, cultured, well-read women who take part in this job."
Secret Diary of a Call Girl seemed to leave critics divided, with Buffalo News branding it the "perfect raunchy summer television".
The San Francisco Chronicle added: "Some people believe there's a self-satisfied gloss to Secret Diary of a Call Girl that undercuts its ambitions, but more often, there's surprise at how much you've underestimated its quality."
Meanwhile, other critics felt that the show lacked interest and "didn't reveal many secrets".
Viewers were a lot more praising of the "deliciously wicked" drama, with many sharing glowing reviews on IMDb, comparing the series to Sex and The City.
One viewer enthused, "I found this show very funny and scarily honest!!" while another shared, "Always enjoyable and frequently jaw dropping, Secret Diary will invite you into the secret world of an industry and will open your eyes to those ideas and possibilities you were always uncertain about."
Another fan expressed, "I recently watched this TV series and loved it. It was funny, entertaining, and had lots of romance and drama."
Echoing the praise, a fourth viewer said, "I managed to watch the entire show, all four series, in the space of one weekend. Billie Piper was flawless, Iddo Goldberg was brilliant and Cherie Lunghi was perfect.
"I loved this show, definitely one of my favourite series out there, and probably will be for a long time. The series is down to earth, gritty and real. I guarantee you will fall in love with the character of Hannah instantly."
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