Season 1 • Episode 8
LatestAlex thinks that Elizabeth is trying to undermine his recent management of Arielle's modeling when she asks Arielle and Brianna to be models for her new Soleil clothing line. Meanwhile, Vincent asks Matt to help him get a job at Soleil when Fuentes starts to cross the line with his behavior, but Vincent's last errand for Fuentes puts him in a dangerous situation with Rivera. Also, Maggie tells Matt about her shady past with Alex.
Leaving their troubles in Brooklyn behind, best friends Matt and Vincent head to Miami for adventure, hoping to find Matt's old flame, up-and-coming fashion model Arielle. Diving into the glamorous local scene at the Hotel Soleil's hip club Nocturnal, they uncovers the dangerous and possibly seedy underbelly of South Beach.
Acting
Giancarlo Esposito classes up this whole operation.
Production
Peak mid-2000s Miami aesthetic—truly a time capsule.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was UPN's attempt to capture The O.C. magic with a Miami twist—emphasis on 'attempt.' It aired during UPN's final months before merging with The WB.
Lee Thompson Young's performance as Alex came just before his Disney Channel breakthrough on The Famous Jett Jackson—this was his 'I'm not just a kids' star' transition role.
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