Cathy Verney
Director
Hard (2008)
Season 1
Hard is a French television series created and produced by Cathy Verney, airing since 9 May 2008 on Canal+ in France, and later internationally. The series focuses on the pornographic movie industry. It is part of the "New Trilogy" collection on Canal+.
Released May 9, 2008
Episode 26 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.erotic, imdb.porn-industry, imdb.inheritance, imdb.2000s, imdb.widow, imdb.female-protagonist
Production Companies: La Parisienne d'Images
Network: Canal+
S1E1 - Episode 1
Sophie's husband dies leaving her a single mother of 2 teens who has never worked outside of the home. Her mother-in-law tells her Alexandre had secretly been a porn producer and has left her the penniless heir to an X-rated film studio.
May 9, 2008, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Fearing she won't be able to find work after many years as a stay-at-home mom, and wishing to maintain the lifestyle she and her kids are accustomed to, Sophie decides not to sell the porn business, but rather to take over her late husband's position there.
May 9, 2008, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Louise teaches Sophie the terms and tools of the trade. Sophie wants to make films with quality plots that will appeal to ladies. The producer is skeptical, but Sophie green-lights production on a sex-monster film pitched by Roy
May 16, 2008, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
As Sophie and her leading man grow closer, Roy the Rod finally asks her on a date. Although she has strong feelings for the charismatic Lothario, she grows increasingly concerned about the social stigma of dating a porn star.
May 16, 2008, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Sophie starts dating.
May 23, 2008, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Sophie's daughter finds out about the family business. Sophie begins pimping the actors out to lonely women with fantasies. She continues to try Internet dating in an attempt to deny her true feelings.
May 23, 2008, midnight
Network: Canal+
Episode Runtime: 26 min.
Season Runtime: 26 min.
Released: May 9, 2008
Last Air Date: June 22, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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