Ep 2. Unlike a Virigin
- TVMA
- September 14, 2008
- 26 min
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7.8 (949)
Vince is officially back in the game and shooting his first big-budget film since Medellín. The episode opens with the gang all staying in a mansion in Malibu that they rented for Vince's 30th birthday celebrations. The festivities include everything from a performance by Kanye West to a wild night of partying with porn stars. Vince reunites with one of those porn stars, Sasha Grey, who he briefly dated in the past.
Meanwhile, Eric has his hands full as he's taken on the role of producer for Vince's new movie. He's trying to keep everything on track, including dealing with problems that arise on set. Turtle is busy chasing down a rare pair of sneakers for a client, and Drama is spending his days obsessing over his dog who he believes might be gay.
The main plot of the episode revolves around Vince trying to distance himself from his reputation as a womanizer. He's worried that it will overshadow his acting and ruin his chances of finding a meaningful relationship. He seeks advice from his friends, who all have their own opinions on what he should do. Eric suggests that he hire a woman to be his fake girlfriend to improve his image, while Turtle suggests he date an A-list celebrity like Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Vince meets with his publicist, Shauna, to discuss his concerns. She advises him to stay single for a while and keep his personal life private. She warns him that any bad press could hurt the movie's box office numbers and his career overall. Vince takes her advice and decides to avoid dates and relationships until the film is released.
The episode ends with Vince on set, talking to Sasha Grey. She invites him to a party later that night, but he declines, saying that he's trying to change his ways. Sasha asks him if he's ever been with a porn star before, and Vince admits that he has. She tells him that he's not like anyone else she's been with and that there's something special about him. Vince is flattered, but he knows he needs to stay focused on his career and reputation.
Overall, "Unlike a Virgin" is a fun episode that sets up some of the major plot points for the season. It's great to see Vince back in action, and it will be interesting to see how his attempts to clean up his image impact his personal and professional life in the coming episodes.