Bedtime Stories (series) (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: 베드타임 스토리스
Director: Rebecca Lord
Writer: Edward Gorsuch, Daryl Haney, April White, Tony Cochran
Production & Genre
Story
Belle, a madam who runs a high class bordello, helps her female clients resolve their sexual frustrations and fulfill their sexual fantasies.
Summary
"Bedtime Stories" is an American softcore erotic anthology series that premiered in 2000, airing primarily on Cinemax as part of its "After Dark" programming block. The series spanned twelve episodes and centered on a recurring character named Belle (played by Kim Dawson), a sophisticated madam who operates a high-end establishment.
In each episode, Belle advises female clients and assists them in navigating sexual frustrations or realizing specific fantasies within a luxurious and secure environment. The individual stories, which often blur the lines between reality and wishful thinking, are self-contained and explore themes such as reuniting with a first love, love triangles, anonymous encounters, or fulfilling specific, elaborate desires. The narrative structure remains true to the softcore erotic genre, focusing on romantic and dramatic elements interspersed with sexual scenarios. The series was another example of the popular late-night adult entertainment programming prevalent on cable television at the time.
