According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.55 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received mixed reviews from critics; while Dennis Hopper was praised for his guest appearance, others expressed frustration with the storylines.
While driving with Drama and Turtle, Vince decides to leave with a girl to a house in Malibu, where he is surprised to see she is friends with Dennis Hopper.
Ari (Jeremy Piven) won't be able to interfere as Billy has final cut privilege, but suggests he could get some interested buyers to salvage the film.
"[5] Adam Sternbergh of Vulture wrote, "Because Billy entered Medellin to Cannes without asking, and if it gets rejected, no one will distribute the film, at least so says the increasingly underused Ari, who appears in this episode for only a few brief seconds, like blessed drops of condensation in an otherwise arid desert of enjoyment.
"[6] Trish Wethman of TV Guide wrote, "Raise your hand if you are officially sick to death of hearing about "Medellin."
"[7] Dawnie Walton of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "for those of us who remember Entourage's more interesting days, last night's Malibooty continued a frustrating pattern of ratcheting up tension only to let it seep out again.
"[8] Jonathan Toomey of TV Squad wrote, "I know a lot of people have been displeased with the recent string of episodes.