Escort services have been a staple of mainstream society for decades, often portrayed as glamorous high-stakes, and tumultuous professions. This can be seen in various TV shows and films, where escorting is either romanticized or manipulated for entertainment purposes.

In TV, shows like 'Mysteries and Scandals' and 'The Real Housewives' often featuring high-end escort services, which add a layer of complexity and mystery to the narrative. Movie productions such as 'How to Marry a Millionaire' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' have highlighted escorting as a means to portray lavish lifestyles and societal standing.

'Psychic Assassin', a popular series, takes a grittier approach by depicting escort services as a gateway for law enforcement into the tumultuous underbelly of human psychology. The show takes a more realistic look at the relationship between law enforcement and paid female companions sex workers. On the other hand, the series 'Sex and the City' portrayed sex work in a more aspirational and self-assured light, with the character Sarah Jones often engaging in sex work to showcase her confidence and autonomy.

These portrayals paint sex work in vastly different lights, often falling into tropes. However, some productions have moved towards more nuanced and accurate representations. For instance, 'Tully' won critical acclaim by tackling themes related to prostitution in a way that took a balanced approach to the complexities involved.

Sex workers and prostitution in media should often aim to give an genuine portrayal without sensationalizing their participation and customers. This shift in media representation indicates an encouragement for the public to be more empathetic and discuss this aspect more openly.