Entourage is a show that likely captures the essence of Hollywood better than any other on television. Naturally I have no clue what it is really like, but the mixture of glamour and hedonism which is most often completely overshadowed by vitriol, loss, and heartbreak is what I assume to be the case for most who become as involved with its culture as these characters. The fifth season features far more of the negative aspects of Hollywood life than previous seasons, and that probably makes it the best one to date.
Vincent Chase's Medeliin from the previous season has been a complete failure, and he wishes to resurrect his career with a saving hit. The journey toward achieving this goal (through a tertiary role in a movie about firemen) is bumpy, leading to a conclusion that yields new hope for the next season. Eric's stories involve working to achieve a higher level of management while Turtle has a cute romance with Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Drama doesn't really have a lot to do which is unfortunate, but he's still involved in some pretty hilarious hijinks. Ari has a fantastic episode where he has a bad drug trip which brings him closer to his his assistant Lloyd in a brilliant way.
The reason for this show's success is that its main characters are all flawed but all extremely likable. I never used to be a fan of Turtle until this season, which has showed that he is more mature and independent than previously suggested. This season in particular does a great job of mixing dramatic tension with comic relief, the latter of which is usually accomplished through Johnny Drama committing some sort of faux pas. I have a feeling that the next season will in fact be the last since we are getting to the point where Chase (and therefore Wahlberg) will become a staple A-list movie star for the foreseeable future. This is likely a good thing, since non-animated shows tend to get stale after their sixth season (see the "X-Files"). I'd heartily recommend that both hardcore and casual fans of this great series pick up the DVD.
Entourage: The Complete Fifth Season is available now on DVD.
Vincent Chase's Medeliin from the previous season has been a complete failure, and he wishes to resurrect his career with a saving hit. The journey toward achieving this goal (through a tertiary role in a movie about firemen) is bumpy, leading to a conclusion that yields new hope for the next season. Eric's stories involve working to achieve a higher level of management while Turtle has a cute romance with Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Drama doesn't really have a lot to do which is unfortunate, but he's still involved in some pretty hilarious hijinks. Ari has a fantastic episode where he has a bad drug trip which brings him closer to his his assistant Lloyd in a brilliant way.
The reason for this show's success is that its main characters are all flawed but all extremely likable. I never used to be a fan of Turtle until this season, which has showed that he is more mature and independent than previously suggested. This season in particular does a great job of mixing dramatic tension with comic relief, the latter of which is usually accomplished through Johnny Drama committing some sort of faux pas. I have a feeling that the next season will in fact be the last since we are getting to the point where Chase (and therefore Wahlberg) will become a staple A-list movie star for the foreseeable future. This is likely a good thing, since non-animated shows tend to get stale after their sixth season (see the "X-Files"). I'd heartily recommend that both hardcore and casual fans of this great series pick up the DVD.
Entourage: The Complete Fifth Season is available now on DVD.
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