Ep 10. Beck's Big Break
- TV-G
- September 24, 2010
- 23 min
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8.2 (386)
In the episode "Beck's Big Break" of Victorious season 1, the main character Tori Vega and her friends all come together to help their friend Beck Oliver when he finally gets a big break in Hollywood. Beck is one of the members of the group of talented teens that attend Hollywood Arts High School, and he's been working hard to make it as an actor. He finally gets his chance to shine when he lands a small role in a movie called "Grizzly Glade."
The episode begins with Beck getting the good news that he's been cast in the film. Naturally, he's ecstatic and can't wait to tell all of his friends. However, when he goes to share the news, he discovers that they're all preoccupied with their own problems. Tori is busy studying for an important test, Cat is dealing with a broken heart, and Robbie is trying to figure out how to attract a girl he likes. Even Jade, Beck's girlfriend, doesn't seem all that interested in his news.
Feeling a bit let down, Beck begins to wonder if his friends really believe in him. He goes to visit his friend and mentor, the school guidance counselor, for advice. The counselor tells him that sometimes, people can be so focused on their own problems that they forget to celebrate the successes of others. Beck realizes that he needs to be patient and wait for the right moment to share his news with everyone.
Meanwhile, Tori and her friends are working on a project for their music class. They've been paired up in groups, and each group has to come up with a music video for a song. Tori's group decides to make a video for a song called "Leave It All to Shine," which features characters from two other popular Nickelodeon shows, iCarly and Victorious. They decide to film the video in school, using various locations around the campus.
As they're filming, Beck shows up and tells them about his big break. At first, they're all surprised and excited for him. However, when they realize that his filming schedule will conflict with their project, they start to worry. They're not sure whether they can finish their video in time for the deadline, which is fast approaching.
Beck, understanding that his friends are busy, offers to help them with their project. He suggests that they use the movie set as a location for their video. They all agree, and the next day, they head over to the set. They're amazed by the elaborate set design, complete with a giant fake bear and all sorts of fake foliage. They start filming their video, sometimes having to pause when the real movie crew needs to shoot a scene. But overall, the day goes really well.
In the end, the video turns out great, and they're all proud of what they've accomplished. Beck thanks them for allowing him to be a part of their project, and they all celebrate his big break together.
Overall, "Beck's Big Break" is a heartwarming episode that emphasizes the importance of supporting each other and celebrating each other's successes. It's a reminder that sometimes, we can get so caught up in our own problems that we forget to be happy for the people we care about. The episode also showcases the creativity and talent of the characters, both in the music video they create and in the acting work that Beck is pursuing. As always, Victorious manages to be both funny and touching, making it a great show for viewers of all ages.