# ARD series release of ‘Selling Sex’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ard-series-release-of-selling-sex
> Updated: 2026-08-26T11:04:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The German broadcaster ARD is releasing a new six-part series titled ‘Selling Sex’. The production follows Nelly, a business student portrayed by Ella Morgen, who transitions from a low-paying catering job to working as an escort under the pseudonym Aurora to fund her studies and repay loans.

The series, consisting of six 25-minute episodes, aims to explore themes of female self-determination, desire, and eroticism through the lens of sex work. While the narrative includes a subplot involving a fellow worker named Ben, the production focuses on the protagonist’s motivations and life changes rather than romance. The series is scheduled to premiere on August 28.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: ARD releases new series ‘Selling Sex’ about sex work

ARD's new six-part series ‘Selling Sex’ follows a business student who turns to escort work to fund her studies and repay loans, exploring themes of self-determination.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ard-releases-new-series-selling-sex-about-sex-work

### 2026-08-23: ARD series ‘Selling Sex’ follows student turning to escort work

The new ARD series ‘Selling Sex’ follows a student, played by Ella Morgen, who turns to escort work to fund her university studies. The six-part series premieres August 28.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ard-series-selling-sex-follows-student-turning-to-escort-work

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