On Sunday night, HBO debuted one of it's newest original series entitled How To Make It In America. The show is a modern day tale of a couple of 20 somethings looking to make it rich in New York City. The protagonist Ben (Bryan Greenburg) works part-time at Barney's while trying to make it, though unsuccessfully, as a graphic artist. Throughout the first episode we see Ben has a large assortment of friends from all different scenes within New York City including the club scene, the art world and a high school classmate who's a hedge fund manager. His main accomplice in trying to make "it" is Cam (Victor Rasuk) who seems like a loyal friend, but one prone to make the wrong decisions. Cam is also saddled by the fact his intimidating cousin Rene (Luis Guzmán) has just got out of prison and tends to meddle with Ben & Cam's plans for success.
The first episode gave a quick introduction into the world of these young guys trying to make good. Additionally, the show provides a look into the life of the big city, something not everyone in America has had an opportunity to experience. The main reason I'm immediately a fan of the show is the believability of the characters and the plot points. Being around the same age, I can relate to the struggles the main characters are facing. The desire to achieve self-prominence is a daily task and I'm excited to be able to follow Ben & Cam as they try to "become the man" in New York City.
1 comment:
this show suuuuuucks.
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