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After the previous season ended with the arrest of Hollywood hunk Vincent Chase for possession of cocaine, Entourage viewers were left awaiting the fate of their protagonist in what was announced as the final season of the HBO series. One would think the final hurrah for the inside story of Hollywood’s A-List would be its most memorable, however, what we got is something that doesn’t even resemble Entourage’s previous vein of storytelling.   

What has kept viewers tuning in since the show’s debut in 2003 is the friendship of Vinny, E, Turtle, and Drama—from their early years in Queens, NY, to their conquest of the Hollywood Hills. Their strong bond, coupled with the cutthroat antics of uber-agent Ari Gold, his assistant, Lloyd, and a slew of laugh-out-loud characters was the theme to which viewers could relate.

With the end near, this bond should be as solid as ever, but it’s not. Together they got through Vince losing movies, Turtle’s failing business attempts, E’s heartbreaks, and Drama’s failed acting career. However, with only a handful of episodes remaining, the boys are more divided than ever. Character arcs are increasingly separate storylines, interactions are strained, and tension is high. Every character faces uncertainty, with problems ranging from sobriety, to career troubles, to failing personal relationships. The show creators throw a wet blanket on the audacity that made characters’ antics charming and engaging. They even manage to smother the always-entertaining Ari with a downer storyline.

It’s a mystery how the show’s many loose ends and meandering storylines will be tied up as the season draws to a close. However, as shown time and time again throughout the series, everyone loves a comeback. Hopefully the show follows suit and manages to go out with a bang, not a fizzle.