Entourage Season 5 Premiere Review: How Vincent Got His Groove Back!

After weeks of sneak peaks of the Season 5 premiere of Entourage, there was not much new to see during the actual run on HBO tonight. 

It was still nice to see the boys on 32 inches rather than the small window of my laptop.

Tonight's show reminded me of a few things.  Vincent Chase is very lucky to have such a loyal crew.  Last season, he had almost become someone you could respect.  Did he make a mistake putting so much trust in Billy Walsh?  Yes.  Did he still have fun whenever possible?  Absolutely.  But, he seemed to grow up somehow.

Watching Vinnie lounging in bed, on the beach, and in a hammock during tonight's premiere reminded me of the guy that wouldn't even read his own scripts back in seasons 1 and 2.  He left that to his ever loyal best friend Eric Murphy.

Vincent left E behind in Hollywood to hide away in Mexico with Turtle.  Was it a defensive move?  Yes.  Did he do it to escape the backlash and lick his wounds?  Absolutely.  But, I thought the guy he had become in Season 4 would have been more mature than that. 



When Vinnie hung up on E and, then, later, wouldn't even agree to go back after E and Ari flew down, I felt angry.  I was disappointed by how he joked about how much E and Ari were starting to look alike.  Like what?  Grownups who didn't shuck their responsibilites, and stayed behind to take care of business. 

Vince seems to take for granted that people will always be there for him and do for him.  He is unfair in that matter.  Even though E has walked away before, Vince knows he will always come back.  Why?  Because he is lucky enough to have loyal friends who will love him no matter what. 

Now, back in Hollywood, Vince finally cares about getting out from the bottom.  Once again Drama, Turtle and E will support him and make sure he gets "back where he belongs".  And, I'm angry for these guys. Why?  Because it seems like these guys are never allowed to take care of themselves and their goals.  How about Drama?  Isn't he allowed to enjoy having a role on a hit tv show and a girlfriend?  And Turtle?  When will he be able to follow his dream of being a music producer?  And E?  He had to leave his only loyal client behind to track down Vince.  Seriously! (sorry, borrowing from my Grey's)

So, my hope for Season 5?  Grow up Vince!  Learn how to support your brother and your friends.  Start to take things seriously a little.  Truly care about what someone else thinks.  No more lip service. 

Take your medicine like a man.  If you do that, we will follow you loyaly into Season 6.  If not, we'll start to fast forward thru your scenes and only watch E and LLoyd.  This way, we will get to watch what this show was originally about in action: True, unconditional loyalty!



HBO's Entourage stars Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Dillon and Rex Lee.

lainiek

ps-Yeah!  Rex Lee made the opening credits!
Published 9/7/08 by

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  • This season was really a disappointment.12 episodes? For a hit show that is in its 6th year (12 shows for season 5). Seems as this season was the same as the last with Vince pissing people off and not working. The guys really came off as shallow...
    Anonymous 9/3/09 Reply
  • Entourage is not the show it was the first three seasons. I don't know if the writers changed or because of its success, the focus has changed. The characters used to be funny, personable and fun to watch. Season 4 and now season 5 the chartacters...
    Anonymous 9/10/08 Reply
  • lets see. this show is about humor. By allowing Vince to grow up will suck out the foundation of all the comedy. O, and by the way THE SHOW IS FAKE!!!! Who gives a about responsibility when its all suppose to be just laughed at.
    Anonymous 9/9/08 Reply
  • No - Duffy. If you go to the HBO website, they have a full list of the music credits from last night's show. It's excellent.
    lainiek 9/8/08 Reply
  • was that an amy winehouse song ?
    Anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
    • what was the name of that winehouse song....they also used it on that new show leverage
      Anonymous 10/18/08
  • I agree that Vince is very good to his friends, but sometimes I think it is in a very materialistic way. He is not very emotionally invested in helping them. I would love to see a glimmer of compassion from the guy. Turtle hangs around Vince luck...
    Anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
  • Somehow, no matter how much i liked the comeback of the show. I agree with all your concerns. But I guess for Vinnie's insecurities, those are part and partial of how it makes 'E, Drama and Lloyd' aka the Entourage relevant in the first place.

    As...
    Anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
  • It's so great that Entourage is finally on tv, so we can something tangible to talk about. I've loved the behind the scenes scoop and pics, though. I'll miss those. I hope Season 6 starts filming in February!
    hilla 9/8/08 Reply
  • Alas, we will only have 11 more weeks with our Entourage boys. Boo Hoo.
    melaniew 9/8/08 Reply