Continuing with the show, we begin with Trevor on a plane talking about his early days with a passenger. In the airport, he gets arrested by the FBI, since he never finished his sentence for his time as “The Mandarin.” He is then given the option to get close to Simon in exchange for not serving prison time. He’s assigned to collect data from Simon’s computer via a special ring
We then see Simon struggling to make a self-tape to impress the casting director, releasing an energy blast out of anger and frustration. Trevor then meets with Simon to head to a self-tape studio to help him out.
After some awkward struggle with the tape, the two leave and head to Trevor’s place to try and practice. After the neighbor stops their loud music, the two try to get to work, only for the neighbor to start again. Trevor and Simon leave to talk and walk. Trevor reveals that he has a friend who could help them out, real life actor Joe Pantoliano, who used to work with him.
While Joe and Trevor catch up, Simon gets a text from Janelle to call her now, questioning him about where the hell the audition tape is. After some advice from Joe, Simon tells Joe that Trevor is still in the acting game and auditioned for the new Wonder Man remake. When Joe patronizingly congratulates Trevor, Simon stands up for him, calling Joe out for being condescending as shit. Trevor and Simon leave the house and head to Simon’s apartment to do the tape. The tape is a success, and Simon sends it to be reviewed, after which Simon leaves the room. Trevor puts the ring the FBI director gave him on Simon’s computer, and stumbles upon the destroyed wall.
Just like the previous episode, aside from Simon’s frustrated energy outburst and the secret FBI stuff, it felt more like two actors trying to get back to Hollywood. One is trying to keep their career going, and one (who is basically their childhood hero) wants to play their childhood hero. That’s one of the things that makes this show different. Again, there is not much superhero stuff going on, and it mostly focuses on a more grounded journey of acting. It kind of makes you wonder if there will be a big superhero showdown, or if the showdown will instead be with Hollywood execs. So far, the show is still pretty good and unique.
Rating 7.5/10