Original title
Life on Top
Released
10/3/2009
Origin country
US
Genre
Drama
Production companies
Castel Film, HBO
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
26
Based on a novel by Clara Darling, about a college grad who heads to a big city looking for work and discovers her older sister, who's been living there for years, is a model.
Naive, but beautiful business school grad Sophie arrives in New York City to make her mark, but discovers that her sister Bella is a very well known erotic model. Meanwhile, Sophie's college roommate Maya also comes to NYC to hunt for a job...and men
As Sophie comes to terms with Bella's secret lifestyle, she must also deal with her growing interest in her handsome boss. Meanwhile, Maya struggles in her new job as a barista, but gets help from an attractive stranger
Sophie receives an unusual proposition from Avi--but isn't sure how to respond. Meanwhile, Maya wrangles a favor from Cassia as her search for the right job continues; Bella surprises Sophie with a pair of expensive shoes she wanted; and Sophie receives interesting advice for handling affairs in the office.
Maya is ticked off at D for hooking up with another girl in the gym. Sophie and Avi team up to assure Giancarlo about the Vertex purchase. The Bella, Cassia, & Andre hook up has unexpected consequences.
Sophie can't stop thinking about her night with Avi; Maya and D's relationship grows stronger as they continue to train; Andre continues to see Bella despite Cassia's obvious disapproval of their relationship
Sophie discovers another side to Vertex's temperamental assistant Regina when they go out for drinks; Bella and Andre's connection grows stronger as Cassia begins a new liaison. Meanwhile, D reveals to Maya that he is falling for her
Sophie quits her job. Bella and Andre's relationship takes an unexpected turn; Maya has her first official sparring match against a more experienced kick boxer; Bella and Cassia make up.
Sophie has her first official date with Tai. Meanwhile, Maya goes on the rebound and introduces some flexibility to her life after breaking up with D; and Bella finds herself getting more interested in photography
Sophie gets her first wax and finds the new configuration has some exciting effects. Bella spends some time on the other side of the camera. Cassia investigates opening her own restaurant and Maya resumes her training after taking a break.
Bella has an age crisis as her birthday approaches; Sophia plans a surprise party. Meanwhile, Maya and D discuss training together again; Cassia and Bella rekindle their friendship; and Avi makes Sophie an offer she can't refuse
Bella continues to struggle with getting older; Sophie makes her decision on returning to Vertex; Cassia's restaurant plans hit a snag; and Maya decides to get back in the ring with the girl who beat her.
Sophie's recreational gambling takes a serious turn when Tai ups the ante; Cassia finally tells Andre she's leaving Les Delices; Bella and Tom's relationship seems to be deepening while Maya convinces D she's ready for her match.
Cassia realizes her dream of opening a restaurant; Maya gets her shot at redemption in the ring; Bella considers going back to college; and Sophie's decision not to go to Las Vegas takes a turn when Tai begs her to reconsider
In the Season Two premiere, Bella explores her options for her career and her love life. Meanwhile, her roommate Melissa lands a gig as a party promoter at a new club; Regina discovers her old sexual bucket list and decides to check off a few more items; and Bella is intrigued by Vincent's new workout regimen.
Melissa becomes curious about her "inner animal" after Bella provides her with a theory on a person's expression during orgasm. A hot new receptionist brings out the beasts in Avi and Peter; Bella's world collides with a cute guy on her way to class.
Bella, Melissa, Regina and Parisian visitor Lena bet on who can maintain their "vajazzle" the longest. Regina is tempted by a sexy graffiti artist; Lena sizzles with a French chef; Bella's paper on the "inner animal" leads to a lusty debate with her professor; and Melissa spies a couple of club co-workers in a secret tryst.
Regina and the girls discovers the food that Lena had prepared for them has aphrodisiac properties.
When Elizabeth cuts her budget, Melissa falls back on Ladies Night to fill the club. But disaster looms due to a printer error on the flyer that promises free drinks and male entertainment. Can Melissa get by with a little help from her friends. When she finally realises herself its to late to adjust.
Melissa helps a college friend plan her wedding with help from the gang; Bella and Vincent grow closer working on the romantic wedding photos; and a former classmate in town for the wedding reveals an old crush on Melissa
Doug takes a chance with a sexy guest DJ; Bella and Vincent get one with nature - and with each other - during a weekend in the country with a free-spirited former model and her husband. Melissa thinks that Edward might be attracted to her.
With help from Melissa, Regina gets creative in an effort to complete her sexual bucket list before her 30th birthday.
Avi's ex-wife becomes a Venticap client leading to some passionate "ex-sex"; Tippi decides to break up with Peter so they can make up later; Bella is pursued by a guy who rejected her in junior high school and still regrets it.
A power outage brings the truth to light; secrets about hook-ups, cheating and hidden desires are revealed at Club 80; Avi and the Venticap team must decide whether or not to follow through on their spying venture.
Regina learns she is dating a 'good luck Chuck'--a guy whose exes all marry the next guy they date. Meanwhile, Doug battles his 'nice guy' status; 'ring girl' Bella fears that Vincent is getting too serious; and Melissa wants to stop being 'rebound girl.'
Sexy new bartender Nikki sparks erotic fantasies in men and women alike...but who will win her heart? Meanwhile, Elizabeth starts receiving sexy texts from a secret admirer.
In the Season Two finale, Tippi makes a decision about Peter. At Club 80, a surprising mutual attraction develops as another person leaves. Meanwhile, Vincent plans a big surprise for Bella; and Regina realizes she has one more item on her sexual bucket list.
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