Thursday, October 20, 2011

What I’m Watching: How to Make It in America


How to Make It in America: Season 2, Episode 3 “Money, Power, Private School” (B+)

I have to commend Ben for his willingness to do something that might not at first seem beneficial for their business, something which Cam strongly opposed and only later came to understand. Nancy can definitely do a lot for the boys, and their ability to create a shirt design for her son’s middle school shows their dedication to becoming serious business people, even if the design won’t prove to be as politically correct or acceptable as the middle school educators might hope. Ben’s breakup with Julie was rather pathetic, but there’s something to be said for his being honest and not choosing to lead her on any further. Rachel seems a bit too excited about this news, but at least she’s playing her cards right and not telling Ben that she spent $1200 on his gift. Sleeping with Domingo is hardly her proudest moment, and it’s definitely going to complicate matters if she tries to get back together with Ben, which seems inevitable despite his surprising proclamation to her about what he remembers of their relationship. Rene’s Rasta Monsta stunt was rather ill-fated, but it was definitely dramatic, and now he has some impressive leverage to hold over his girlfriend’s daughter to get her to be a bit more polite to her mother. Andy Sussman doesn’t seem like he’s going anywhere, even if his tactics aren’t working terribly well in impressing Ben and enticing him to give him the shot that he likely deserves. I have a feeling he’ll get it eventually though.

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