Fantasy Island (Entourage)
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Episode 1
- Rob Sweeney
- Colin Watkinson
| "Fantasy Island" | |
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| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Mark Mylod |
| Written by | Doug Ellin |
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| Editing by | Gregg Featherman |
| Original release date | September 7, 2008 |
| Running time | 27 minutes |
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"Fantasy Island" is the first episode of the fifth season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 55th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Doug Ellin, and directed by co-executive producer Mark Mylod. It originally aired on HBO on September 7, 2008.
The series chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. In the episode, Vince and Turtle stay in Mexico following the poor reception of Medellín, while Ari gets a new offer for Vince.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.65 million household viewers and gained a 1.0/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the new focus on Vince.
After the premiere at Cannes, Medellín is sent straight-to-DVD and slammed by critics like Richard Roeper and Michael Phillips, with both putting it among their "worst movies of the year" lists. Six months later and after not getting any more film offers, Vince (Adrian Grenier) has left for Mexico to stay at a resort with Turtle (Jerry Ferrara).
Drama (Kevin Dillon) is still in a relationship with Jacqueline (Julia Levy-Boeken), through long-distance as she stays in France. He gets into an argument with a director during a photoshoot for the Five Towns poster. Ari (Jeremy Piven) is contacted by producer Carl Ertz (Kim Coates), who says he wants Vince for his new film, Danger Beach. He gets Eric (Kevin Connolly) and Drama to accompany him to Mexico and get Vince back.
In Mexico, Vince initially rejects the boys' offer to return, but is eventually convinced by the new role. Arriving in Los Angeles, he meets up with Carl, but discovers that he never planned to have him star in the film; he only wanted to suggest he was hiring him to lock Emile Hirsch in the lead role. That night, Drama and Turtle drive to Carl's house and smash one of his cars in revenge.
Production
Development
The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin, and directed by co-executive producer Mark Mylod. This was Ellin's 35th writing credit, and Mylod's tenth directing credit.[1]
