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An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere (Season 1, Episode 1)

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TV Episode | 46 min | Biography, Drama

Indian immigrant Somen "Steve" Banerjee works at a gas station and spends his nights dreaming of being the next Hugh Hefner. A chance encounter with a centerfold and her promoter husband sends his business plan in a new direction.

Showrunners

Jenni Konner | Robert Siegel

Director

Matt Shakman

Writers

Robert Siegel (created for television by) (written for television by) | K. Scot MacDonald (inspired by the book 'Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders') | Patrick MontesDeOca (inspired by the book 'Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders')

Producers

Michael C. Bolton | Jenni Konner | Robert Siegel

Composer

Siddhartha Khosla (music by)

Cinematographer

Paula Huidobro

Editors

David Berman | David Dean

Casting Director

David Rubin

Production Designer

Richard Bloom

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 22, 2022

Release date

Nov 22, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 16 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
59 cast members

Name	Known for
Kumail Nanjiani Somen Banerjee Somen Banerjee See fewer	The Big Sick (2017)
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