Unlike a Virgin (Entourage)
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Episode 2
| "Unlike a Virgin" | |
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| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Mark Mylod |
| Written by | Doug Ellin |
| Cinematography by | Colin Watkinson |
| Editing by | Gregg Featherman |
| Original release date | September 14, 2008 |
| Running time | 27 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Unlike a Virgin" is the second episode of the fifth season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 56th 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 14, 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 tries to resurrect his career, while Drama faces problems in his relationship.
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 Vince's character development.
Trying to rebuild his career, Vince (Adrian Grenier) starts reading scripts, only to be told that they have already been cast. He takes a liking to a script called Nine Brave Souls, but Ari (Jeremy Piven) rejects going for independent films and suggests that he look for big studio films. Eric (Kevin Connolly) is still determined in finding writers for the project and starts looking for talent.
Drama (Kevin Dillon) is becoming frustrated in his relationship with Jacqueline (Julia Levy-Boeken), feeling that she wants to be very controlling in his life and know all of his moves. When she does not answer her phone for the day, Drama leaves her a message accusing her of cheating on him. However, Jacqueline reveals that she was helping an injured friend and decides to break up with him. At a coffee shop, Vince runs into singer Justine Chapin (Leighton Meester), who invites him to be part of one of his music videos. Vince takes this as a sign that she wants a serious relationship, only to find that she was trying to get him involved with a friend.
Eric offers to represent L.B. (Lukas Haas) and Nick (Giovanni Ribisi), two writers of an indie film script, but can't get them Vince or any help from Ari given their recent bad luck with indie films. Desperate, he visits Amanda (Carla Gugino) and convinces her in reading the script. Vince confronts Justine over her plans, and she admits that if she had sex with him, she'd want a serious relationship. Vince is willing to go with it, and she accepts in trying it. He also tells Ari that he will return to making big studio films, delighting him.
Production
Development
The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin, and directed by co-executive producer Mark Mylod. This was Ellin's 36th writing credit, and Mylod's eleventh directing credit.[1]
