According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.59 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Acting on an advice by Shauna (Debi Mazar), Vince (Adrian Grenier) agrees to take part on a photoshoot for Dolce & Gabbana.
The manager, Frederick "Freddy" Lyne (Jason Isaacs) introduces him to a model named Natasha (Daniella van Graas), whom Vince immediately takes a liking to.
Ari (Jeremy Piven) attends Alan Gray's funeral with Melissa (Perrey Reeves) and the Warner Bros. executives.
There was enough development to make the give significant weight to the conversation that Ari and Vince have at the end of the episode, and the acting was phenomenal, both Adrian Grenier and Jeremy Piven were terrific here.
Club gave the episode a "C+" grade and wrote, "The problem with Entourage expecting us to actually care about the characters this season is that the show hasn't really done anything to earn it.
"[6] Trish Wethman of TV Guide wrote, "My favorite scene came just at the end with Ari opening up to Vince about his offer to take over Alan's job.
"[7] Rob Hunter of Film School Rejects wrote, "Fantastic episode right up until Vince acts like a selfish little shit.