Vince and Eric tell Ari they’ll return to Miller Gold if he can deliver “Medellin.” Ari sets up a meeting with super-producer Joe Roberts to try to sell him on the project. Roberts agrees to make “Medellin” happen, but he has a condition of his own: Vince must agree to FINALLY appear in “Matterhorn.” Vince balks, and he and E hatch a new plan to buy “Medellin” and make the film themselves. Rather than enter a bidding war, Roberts backs out, allowing Vince and E to acquire the script for $5 million.
Meanwhile, Drama’s TV show “Five Towns” is about to debut, and he is doing everything he can to avoid seeing any reviews for his new series. He swears to spend the entire day relaxing, but instead he finds himself agonizing over the pending premiere. He finally gives in and reads a review in Variety, freaking out when he sees he’s been panned. As a consolation gift for Drama, the guys fix up his car. While picking up the ride, Turtle falls for Kelly, the daughter of the repair shop’s owner and the female version of himself and snags her number.
However, the car repair backfires, sending Drama further down the spiral of depression because he sees it as ANOTHER thing he has to rely on his brother to do for him. Drama hops in the car and drives off into the night, ending up at the Grand Canyon. The next morning, he finally decides to answer Vince’s calls and is shocked to hear that “Five Towns” drew 16 million viewers to become a certified hit. Johnny Drama has finally become a star.
