Entourage – Season 5 – Episode 6 – “ReDOMption”

This was an interesting episode for me to watch.  Entourage has began falling more into the “Dramidy” class as the cast and show have grown.  This was the first time we’ve had to deal with the death of a minor character in the series.  I have mixed feelings about how it was handled.  

The episode start with Ari continuing his attempts to land Vince a role.  In a somewhat last ditch effort at getting Vinnie in Smokejumpers, Ari convinces his nemesis and Warners exec. Alan Gray to play a round of golf.  Alan accepts but has two guests accompanying him, His golf pro Phil Mickelson and Ari’s least favorite person Bob. 

Meanwhile, Vince and Eric turn on the TV to find their childhood friend Dom in a highspeed chase in LA.  Dom asks Vince for help with bail, not knowing that Vince is pretty much bankrupt.  Eric, who has the money, agrees to help Dom out but is very suspicious.  Ultimately, it is revealed that Dom has changed and he now has a family to care for.

Back on the Golf course, Ari ends up losing his bet with Alan.  Alan, in his victory, begins bashing both Vince and Ari.  His tyrade is cut short with an untimely heart attack.

Alans character dies.

As I said before, this was an interesting episode.  It’s the first time the characters have had to deal with real death in the TV show, but it also opens up the possibility for Vince to actually attach himself with Smokejumpers.   I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

HBO airs Entourage sundays at 10:00PM