The HBO program How to Make It in America (HTMIIA) centers on twenty-somethings Ben Epstein (Montreal native Bryan Greenberg) and Cam Calderon (Victor Rasuk) as they try to “make it” in New York’s fashion world. Through their street savvy and connections to higher-ups in both the industry and New York’s social scene, Epstein and Calderon aim to succeed in the city’s most cutthroat business.
The spotlight is not set solely on the glamour comprising a slice of the city, but on the lives of struggling entrepreneurs. Contrary to Sex and the City, which portrays a version of New York once success is achieved, HTMIIA showcases life before the American dream.
HBO is a uniquely “New York” cable channel known for its quality niche programming. What is refreshing about HTMIIA is its use of the city to depict the “real New York”. As stated by Lost Co-Creator Daniel Lindelof: “There’s a fantasy New York and there’s a gritty, tough New York” (Lindelof 2011). While HTMIIA aims to bridge the gap between both of these worlds, the show is chiefly concerned with portraying the grittier, authentic New York of the past.
Although Season 2 just wrapped, catch How To Make It in America Sundays at 10 pm.
The spotlight is not set solely on the glamour comprising a slice of the city, but on the lives of struggling entrepreneurs. Contrary to Sex and the City, which portrays a version of New York once success is achieved, HTMIIA showcases life before the American dream.
HBO is a uniquely “New York” cable channel known for its quality niche programming. What is refreshing about HTMIIA is its use of the city to depict the “real New York”. As stated by Lost Co-Creator Daniel Lindelof: “There’s a fantasy New York and there’s a gritty, tough New York” (Lindelof 2011). While HTMIIA aims to bridge the gap between both of these worlds, the show is chiefly concerned with portraying the grittier, authentic New York of the past.
Although Season 2 just wrapped, catch How To Make It in America Sundays at 10 pm.