Ep 1. Episode 1

In the first episode of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl, the audience is introduced to Belle, a high-end call girl who goes by the name Hannah to her friends and family. The episode starts with a glimpse of Belle's double life - balancing her work as a prostitute with her personal life. The audience is given a glimpse of the duality of Belle's life when she walks into a bank, in broad daylight, dressed in a provocative outfit. The bank's teller recognizes her from her escorting ads, and Belle goes on to explain that she has an alias and will need the teller's discretion. This scene gives an insight into the precarious nature of Belle's life, where she has to juggle the risk of her secret life getting exposed with the wants and needs of her clients.

The main plot of the episode revolves around Belle being asked to see a new client, Hilton. Initially reluctant, as she prefers to see clients that she knows well, Belle takes the job as her manager, Stephanie, convinces her that Hilton is wealthy, generous, and can offer Belle a lot of money. When Belle meets Hilton, they hit it off immediately, and she discovers that he is kind, witty, and charming. Belle is genuinely enjoying herself until Hilton reveals that he is married and wants Belle to act as his mistress. This revelation puts Belle in a moral quandary, and she debates whether or not she's willing to compromise her principles for money.

To make matters more complicated, Belle's personal life is also in a state of flux. She has a suitor, Alex, who she's started dating but is reluctant to reveal her true nature to him. Belle struggles with the idea of maintaining a façade or living honestly. In one scene, Alex calls and asks to meet Belle, but she's on a call with a client. To cover her tracks, she lies and tells him that she's just left a business meeting, showing how precarious her situation is.

In the end, Belle decides not to take Hilton's offer and chooses principle over profit. She also decides to reveal her true self to Alex and opens up about the nature of her work. It's a risky proposition, but Belle takes the chance, and the episode ends with Alex accepting her for who she is. The final scene shows Belle typing up a record of her day's activities, starting her 'Secret Diary of A Call Girl'.

The episode does a great job of setting the tone for the rest of the series. The show doesn't shy away from the inherent risks and moral dilemmas that come with Belle's line of work. Belle is a fascinating character that viewers will root for, even as they question her choices. The show does an excellent job of showing two sides of Belle's life, one polished and the other gritty.

Overall, the first episode of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl is a roller coaster ride of emotion. The show manages to deliver sensuality, vulnerability, and humor in equal measure, all while exploring the ethics of prostitution. The episode is a promising start to what would become a critically acclaimed and beloved series.