Entourage - Berried Alive

Although I haven't enjoyed this season so far, last nights episode was pretty good, in terms writing, acting, and the story. I believe that once the season is over, people should rewatch the episodes and they might sing a different tune. At first, I disliked a lot of the episode of Season 5, but when I rewatched the whole season my feelings changed...you can appreciate when they start to build story lines and reevaluate foreshadows when given.



If you haven't seen last nights episode, click the link below and enjoy.

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http://www.sidereel.com/Entourage/_season/6/_episode/10/_search
For some reason, I can't make it clickable.

Entourage S06E10 - Berried Alive('Berried' because of the Black Berry, some people are dim)

Where to start...

Well, previously on Entourage...after years of torment, withstanding degrading insults and with no guarantee that a job will come out of the hazing, Lloyd left Ari for 'Greener Pastures'. Those pastures happen to be at Ari's old place, the agency owned by Terrance...and managed by Ari's nemesis -- Adam Davies(whom I love, the scenes with him and Ari are Gold!(sorry for the Pun). Its a shock to all, especially Ari who had no idea until Vince told him, and his new agenda is to skull fuck Lloyd and screw him out of the Agency world ala 'Josh Weinstein style'(Busey and the Beach)

Die! Die! Die! And when you're gagging on Davies balls, I want you to bite down so he can die too! - Ari Gold

What was great about this episode is the battle between Ari and Lloyd for Drama, which he loves as he's always been dying for an agent to represent him and now he has two. After hearing about an opening for Melrose 2009, Drama decides its time to abandon ship and leave Five Towns.

As a result Ari and Lloyd battle it out 'Agent style' and as it seems like Ari wins with a tremendous knockout, Lloyd dusts himself off and stands up with a quick jab of sincere passion. Rex Lee delivered a great performance this episode, and acted his heart out.

"Johnny, you've been my one client for over two years and I will continue to treat you like you're my only client for the rest of your career. Will Ari? I will be devastated if I lose you Johnny Drama. You think Ari will even care? I believe in your talent. Does Ari? Or does he want you because he doesn't want to piss off Vince? Or does he want you just so he can piss me off? This is the first day of the rest of your life. What do you want?" - Lloyd to Drama.

His speech was great and convinced Drama that Ari isn't the right guy to help navigate his career, Drama jumps ship(whats with all the ship metaphors)and sticks with his 'half an agent', correction his new full time agent. Kevin Dillon was in true form today and I believe its because of the writing, when the writing is flawless, Dillon performs like a rock star.

Ding Dong the Bitch is Gone! Finally E leaves his 'Skeletor of a girlfriend' Ashley...with input from his assistant and Vince & Co., E comes to his senses and realizes how crazy, possessive, and untrustworthy she was. The breakup scene was great, as it demonstrates how nice of a guy E really is...he never raised his voice or retorted insults('crazy bitch') comes to mind back at Ashley. I pray to Zeus and the other gods that this story arc is finally closed and finished off. I'm not sure if I'd like to see Sloan back back right away, but since this season has been heavy with Emmanuelle Chriqui its likely to happen -- bet the house. But I would like to see more stories of E working at the management company. All we ever tend to see is his office, but no work being done.

Other side plots, well...it seems like there will be trouble in paradise for Turtle as Jamie gets a job out of the country. I'm not a fan of this storyline, as its pretty predictable -- It was going to go either two ways, Turtle dumps Jamie then tries to go for the college girl but ends up failing once he becomes a 'nobody' again, or Jamie having to leave and we being stuck with probable scenes of 'Long Distance Relationship'

We also learn that Vince is a really bad driver, and ends up driving on the other side of the road(on a small street) when he goes to pick up Turtle. Vince needs a story line...hell, he needs more face to face time with Ari, start the god damn Enzo Ferrari film. The best thing about Entourage(IMO) is the background production or on set scenes, those are the area the 'average Joe' doesn't have the liberty to be apart of.

Would love to hear your thoughts.