By Alec Marchant
Staff Writer
Loved and idolized alike, the HBO original programming television show, “Entourage,” came to an entertaining finale this summer, wrapping up a career of boozing, womanizing, friendship and a lot of good old fun.
Created by Doug Ellin in 2004, “Entourage,” a “glitz and glamour” Hollywood fairytale, tells the story of the fictionalized all-American actor, Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), and his journey up the Hollywood ranks into super stardom.
With the show’s recent ending, the show’s fanbase is given what will become fond memories of “the boys” and their tinsel town affairs. With the highly anticipated last season finally over with, viewers are left with very warm memories.
In its eighth season, “Entourage” begins with Vinnie Chase fresh out of rehab, ready to get back to work. Vinnie and loyal followers, Turtle, “E” and Drama (Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Connolly, and Kevin Dillon, respectively), begin the end of their journey with a string of debauchery. Many characters also find themselves in more somber situations, like messy divorce and unwanted pregnancy.
Cruising down Hollywood Boulevard in the 1961 Lincoln Continental for the last time, “Entourage” ends on a happy note, where most loose ends are tied tight. Ari finally chooses to repair his marrige and finds a balence between work and family. Vinnie goes through his most dramatic growth in the entire duration of the show by marrying his new girlfriend. “E” straightens out his priorities, swollows his pride, and is a new father. The eighth season of “Entourage” was not only captivating but an appropriate end to a long-running, consistently good television show.
Giving an inspired last performance, Grenier portrays Vinnie with a softer, more amiable approach. Matured and more selfless, Vinnie Chase carries himself with a more professional attitude but still manages to remain the character that viewers have come to love.
While individually the actor’s performances deserve praise, the ensemble as a whole is less well received. This season, the feeling of intimacy between characters was significantly downplayed throughout the season. Still, the show wraps up many storylines, ending a nearly decade-long tenure of hedonism and brotherhood in the City of Angels. The show doesn’t disrespect the viewer with a poor ending.
In 2004, “Entourage” captured viewers attention with its snappy writing, fun premise and talented actors. In 2011 “Entourage” comes to its end with remnants of the fun and carefree attitude which made the show so watchable seven years ago. “Entourage” delivers a strong ending that leaves a sweet taste. Vincent and the boys have been put to rest, leaving viewers with only good things to say.
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