Cyclone (Vinyl)
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| "Cyclone" | |
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| Vinyl episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Nicole Kassell |
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| Cinematography by | Reed Morano |
| Editing by | Tim Streeto |
| Original release date | March 20, 2016 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Cyclone" is the sixth episode of the American period drama television series Vinyl. The episode was written by Carl Capotorto and Erin Cressida Wilson and directed by Nicole Kassell. It originally aired on HBO on March 20, 2016.
The series is set in New York City in the 1970s. It focuses on Richie Finestra, American Century Records founder and president, whose passion for music and discovering talent has gone by the wayside. With his American Century Records on the verge of being sold, a life-altering event rekindles Finestra's professional fire, but it may leave his personal life in ruins. In the episode, Richie desperately tries to find Devon, with the help of an old friend.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.570 million household viewers and gained a 0.21 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise towards the performances and tone, but criticism for Richie's character. Many also expressed disdain for the episode's twist, with some feeling it was predictable and a weak narrative choice.
Richie (Bobby Cannavale) is worried about Devon (Olivia Wilde), as she has lost all contact with him. His old friend, Ernst (Carrington Vilmont), suggests he should abandon his marriage and have sex with anyone. Devon is revealed to have gone to the Chelsea Hotel, staying with Ingrid (Birgitte Hjort Sørensen), an old friend from her Warhol days.
Andie (Annie Parisse) has started working at American Century, surprising Zak (Ray Romano). Ray also threatens Kip (James Jagger) in selecting his new guitarist, warning him he could drop him if he does not comply. When Ernst claims to have found where Devon is, Richie goes to Max's Kansas City. He runs into Warhol (John Cameron Mitchell) and attacks him when he suspects he is hiding Devon. Richie and Ernst then escape and hide in a car in the suburbs.
The following morning, Richie wakes and hurriedly attends Zak's daughter's bat mitzvah, only to arrive at the end of the ceremony. Fed up with his behavior, Zak punches him, calling him out for his behavior and ruining his family. Richie then returns home, finding Devon already there. Richie promises to be a better person and stop using drugs, but Devon gets angry when he mentions he was talking to Ernst. As Richie takes a shower, Devon decides to leave the house with their children. Ernst promises to help Richie in finding her again, but Richie eventually realizes that Ernst is not real. In a flashback, it is revealed that Richie was recklessly driving a car with Devon, Ingrid and Ernst, Ingrid's boyfriend, on their way to the Coney Island Cyclone. The car gets into a car crash, killing Ernst and causing a pregnant Devon to miscarry.
Production
Development
In March 2016, HBO announced that the sixth episode of the series would be titled "Cyclone", and that it would be written by Carl Capotorto and Erin Cressida Wilson, and directed by Nicole Kassell. This was Capotorto's first writing credit, Wilson's first writing credit, and Kassell's first directing credit.[1]