The Boys From The Hood
I love the HBO series Entourage. Ironically, Vinny Chase and the boys represent many of the excesses I question in our liberal western society. But the show is funny, well written and acted. Sure, the boys are shallow, materialistic, pretentious, but the writers make us care about the characters. Good writers can make us root for bad men. Being on the side of a few Hollywood airheads is no big deal.
I started watching the show in the middle of season two. I try to catch it every week when it's in-season but never have to worry because HBO replays series' all week. After season six ended I started Netflixing the older seasons, starting at the beginning, watching them in order. We're at the end of season three.
I cannot claim loyalty to any television shows but I have become attached to a few HBO series. There is a major bonus of no commercials and cable allows the reality of every day language and mature material. When you add the freedom of watching it when I want, HBO wins my patronage.
I even have a framed Entourage poster over the pool table. I'm a fan.
Even though we despise him sometimes, Jeremy Piven's portrayal of vulger hyper-agent Ari Gold is fabulous. I celebrate his political incorrectness. I also enjoy the cameos done by real celebrities. Apparently, there's no shortage of major Hollywood talent hoping for a spot in an episode.
I can't say watching a series is quality time with the kids, but the whole family watches Entourage. I can't think of another show we all enjoy. We're not very loyal TV viewers.
I don't see myself buying the DVD sets, I've seen it all, but I will miss this show after season #7 wraps up in 2010. The end of Entourage is coming soon.