Entourage

This show is absolutely hilarious. The thing that makes the dialogue so great is that it is what a lot of people in the early 20's use. Whomever writes the screenplay for this show ought to win an award. So many movies and TV shows lack what I call "everyday people language". Too many TV shows and Movies have stupid one liners and overall dialogue that just isn't what "real" people say. Its refreshing to watch a show that nails it perfectly. I would pay to see an "Entourage" movie easily. Jermey Piven as "Ari" is incredible. He is exactly what I picture a Hollywood agent to be. He deserves some sort of award for his role. The only thing I hate about the whole show is that it is only a half an hour long and only on once a week. I hope this show goes on for years. The Billy Walsh character is interesting with all of his quirks and superstitions.

I have watched this show at three very different times in my life: when it was airing in the mid 2000s, around when the movie came out in the mid 2010s, and now - mid 2020s.

The first was when I was in college - fresh into young adulthood I was having some fun/crazy times of my own and this show felt like an extension of that - sort of a validation of that feeling of life as a freshly free post-teenager stuck between prepping for the road ahead vs. Not letting go of adolescence. The show was, in part, just an extension of my own experiences at the time and I'm grateful for its companionship.

The second was when I was 6-7 years into my career - a sort of nostalgia and reflection rather than living that vicarious life. Sure, Ari's zings are still funny and the characters are still immensely entertaining, but I felt like my maturity level was leapfrogging the capacity of the show and started to feel like more like a sugary dessert rather than a main course as I binged it for a second time.

Now - 20 years later - this show has aged incredibly poorly. Hopefully it's not just me, but maybe it's just a product of getting older when this show feels like the equivalent of the entertainment value of an old dusty romance paperback written in the '80s but full of what would now be turbo-cancel jokes, extreme hedonism and endless innuendos. None of what the characters go through - as lavish and amazing as it appears - looks remotely appealing to me. Everyone is horny, fake and annoying. If I ever had friends as clingy as Vince's crew at my current age I would shake them faster than a dog taking Frontline for a case of fleas.

But... I choose to rate it high still. Even stranger, I've noticed that HBO has emblazoned "Entourage" with a 20th anniversary subtitle, but with extremely little fanfare. They know the show was huge but they're ashamed to promote any of the characters in today's landscape, while something like The Sopranos has had a bunch of promotion and even a documentary for its 25th just this same year.

Entourage is in many ways a counter-point to The Sopranos - a show (as it relates to the human experience) that gets more relevant to me every time I watch it as I navigate middle adulthood. The symbolism and script is absolutely beautiful and gets better with age, like an old Renaissance painting or vintage bottle of wine. It makes more of an impact to my adult life (probably because I'm bordering on the age of the main characters) than anything else I've watched.

On the flip-side, Entourage is HIGHLY targeted and the window of opportunity for maximum enjoyment is very short to those who watch it - a time capsule that is fun to look at but cringey when peeling back the top layers - the equivalent of a college party with a Natty Light 30 rack on a fraternity porch. Cheap, fun - but not part of my life anymore as I inch closer to the big 4-0.

However - that was an accurate descriptor of my weekends one point. Juxtaposing with the lifestyle - I was never rich, famous or spoiled but this show always makes me think of my times in similar age of the characters of this show and I appreciate those times gone by. Similarly, the show doesn't deserve regret, revision or rehashing. It just "is" - or enjoy it for what it "was".

Perfect example of - sit, relax and chill!

If you want to watch something fun, this is the series. Every episode is enjoyable. Every character in this series grows and you grow to like and love everyone too.

There is no doubt in my mind that the most interesting shows have came out of cable in the last two years and this one is no exception. This show revolves on the life of a movie star and his entourage that consists of 3 friends and an agent (played brilliantly by Jeremy piven) If I have to sum up this show in one sentence it would be:

Larry sanders meets sex and the city.

since it revolves around tinsel town it has endless plot possibilities, and its always interesting to see more of the back stage of the movie business especially when it feel like the real deal as the old Larry sanders show did for late night talk shows.

I Highly recommend giving this one a chance, it might turn out to be the dark horse of the season.

Entourage follows and actor (Adrian Grenier) and his three buddies (Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrara) as they move from Queens, N. Y. to Hollywood. There they find one of the best and most successful agents in Hollywood in loud mouth Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven). It exploits the Hollywood culture in every way. This show is strictly for people who are looking for a fun show. It shows us the life most of us will never know and has a good time doing it. It's the life most of us can only dream of. This really is one of the better shows I've ever seen...it's addicting once you start watching it! If you're looking for show just to show you a good time then give this a try. You won't be disappointed!