A unique look inside New York's scene, a twenty-something drama packed inside a clean look, a story about real people in a hipster world. This episode had all of that balanced out and it resulted in a very good half-hour of TV.
I think what saved the episode was the clear goal of the boys. They had to move on with Crisp otherwise they might not get anywhere. So Kirsten and Kristen, who formed a nice distraction in this episode, had to be taken out on the town, much like every viewer who has never really experienced New York. And while the awesome party was going on there were still matters of bromance and romance going on. The honest truth of a drunk girl who shows definite interest in a guy or the try-hard guy who can't pull of a sweater like the dude who doesn't care. It's so relatable, it's real.
Meanwhile Lake Bell's character (sorry, I forgot her name in the show) was taken on a ride. The scene of her cycling through the city went without a word but the feeling was translated smoothly to the screen. No, I'm not on any drugs, I just found the scene to be incredibly well done. Just like the story of Renee. The issue between him and his wife was little enough to know the matter would be resolved this week but the way it was done, felt honest and true to their relationship. It's also admirable that a story of sexual confusion was executed so subtle. No forced coming outs, not even a random 'caught-in-the-act' scene, just a dad picking up his girl because he wants her home.
I might be overselling the episode but I felt like it was a stand-out one. From the male genetalia in one of the earlier scenes to the transvestites later on, from characters in a cab screaming at the camera to the random, albeit predictable, ending. How To Make It In America put down a creative, down-to-earth episode that is worth recognition. Surprisingly well done.
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