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Review: Vinyl


Vinyl is one of those shows that you binge watch in a couple of days and then wish you would've taken your time because the next season isn't out yet and it will be forever until you can get your next fix. I haven't actually heard much about it, I can't even remember how I came across it, but I think once more people start discovering it, it will become a much-talked about, must-see series.

With all the drugs and murder it's not surprising when you find out that Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese are the creators (along with Rich Cohen and Terence Winter). The quality you would expect from these big names, as well as the incredible cast, is there as well. There is a lot going on in the show, but somehow it blends seamlessly together to create cohesive storylines and keep the audience's interest.

The show's main focus is on Ritchie Finestra. Founder of record label American Century, we see his relationships with his partners begin to disintegrate as they try to negotiate selling the label while Ritchie goes off the rails. Flashbacks help us to understand how Ritchie got to this point in his life and career, including his relationship with his wife and mistakes he has made in the past. 



My favourite part of the show (apart from the amazing soundtrack) is the characters. There are so many brilliant characters that you're never disappointed at the episode's main storyline, it's exciting to see events from different character's point of view, and it leaves you wanting more. There's Jamie, a motivated sandwich girl who is trying to work her way up to the A & R department, Zak, one of the partners who is affected the most by Ritchie's mistakes, and Clark, who gets demoted due to budget cuts and has to learn to become more of a go-getter. One of the most interesting characters is Ritchie's wife Devon, who is now a mother of two with no particular ambitions of her own, but we see via flashbacks that she was once a talented it-girl with potential to do great things. 


Weaved within the fictional characters and tales of murder, drug overdoes and record deals, are your favourite artists and celebrities from the seventies, such as David Bowie, Andy Warhol, Elvis and Alice Cooper. With an awesome soundtrack to match, of course. 



Tip: Get into it now, so you can say that you were on the bandwagon first, before everyone else jumps on board. 

Status: Eagerly awaiting news of season 2.

Update 07.10.16: I just found out that Vinyl has been cancelled, so no season 2. This is a massive disappointment, I think this was a great show with a lot of potential.
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