Glamorous (2023) s01e04 Episode Script

["Love at First Sight" playing]
Hey, guys, it's me, Marco.
I'm here to teach you
how to fix your beat on the fly
when you're having a little too much fun
to make it home.
Rule number one:
Who's got time for liquid liner?
A pencil is perfect when you're on the go.
Rule number two:
If you're going hard all night,
go even harder with the concealer, girl.
Rule number three:
Stay hydrated.
Your skin will thank you.
And the most important rule of all:
Keep your beat simple.
[cell phone chimes]
'Cause if you're lucky
you're just gonna ruin it all over again.
[pensive music playing]
[gasps] Oh, my God!
How about another round?
I'm sorry, sir. I don't speak sports.
- I can teach you.
- Teach me?
- [shouts]
- This is what we call overtime.
Oh, my God. Time-out!
I don't know anything about you.
We've been going at it for a week.
I think you know everything that matters.
What's this?
High school hockey team.
I'm from Boston in every way possible.
What's this?
Birthday champagne.
I always keep the bottle.
What's this?
This. Us.
What's going on here?
We're having a good time.
That's all?
I like you.
I like us.
But I thought my cards were on the table.
Just not looking for anything serious.
With me.
With anyone.
Been there, done that. Paid the bill.
That's all right, right?
This is enough, right?
[cell phone buzzing]
I gotta get to work stupid fast.
I haven't changed in a week,
they're gonna read me down.
Do you want something fresh?
Got a whole closet in there.
Oh, please.
Oh, unless I can turn this into a crop?
"Oh, please"?
[clears throat]
Hey, um
I'm around tonight.
I'm not.
But I will see you again soon.
Promise.
You know
we've got a great thing going.
Let's not make it complicated.
All right?
All right.
All right.
"Ain't too proud to serve."
"Ain't too proud to flex."
"Ain't too proud to shine."
Welcome to Pride,
Glamorous by Madolyn-style.
And I "ain't too proud"
to say I came up with that tagline.
It's from a really old song
I heard at SoulCycle.
It's TLC, it's not that old.
- It's a really old song.
- It's not.
With a really important message:
"I am good.
I am here.
I am enough."
Alyssa says the gays are gonna love it.
Um
You like it, right?
Hard to say, I've never done Pride before.
Well, I have.
At Quibi.
At MoviePass.
At Duane Reade.
And this campaign hits all the basics.
B is for "Be hot."
Skin is always in.
A is for "Ambiguous."
We wanna keep it upbeat and meaningless.
Think, like, "Love is love"
or Lin-Manuel Miranda.
S is for "Sexy?" No.
Skin sells, but sex scares.
I is for "Inclusive-ish."
Hot people of all creeds and colors
are welcome at our table.
C is for "Corporate."
Our brand in every color
of the Pride flag.
And, finally, S is for "Sexy? I said no!"
I get it. I get it. I get it.
Play it safe?
Well, the fact we've been playing at all
means something.
We're the first luxury brand
to wade into Pride.
That is the message.
We just have to do it well.
The press is going to eat this up,
and, more importantly,
so will Vendemiaire.
Saving your company and everyone's jobs.
Well, it's, um a little basic.
You're welcome.
It's just light on our brand style.
Britt, put black into that trim.
And how about gold, huh?
And use our models to tell the story.
We should have them looking
straight into camera.
And I need to see who we're shooting.
How's now work for you?
Always a step ahead.
All right, people,
remember this campaign is confidential.
Do not share artwork with your friends.
Do not post any stories about it.
Do not create a viral dance challenge
dedicated to it.
We lose the element of surprise,
we lose this sale.
Anything else?
I'm so sorry, Madolyn, but I have Fitz
on the line about the photo kits.
I'll take it.
And well done, Marco.
We wouldn't have this concept without you.
[Madolyn chuckling]
[all applauding]
Thanks.
All that and you haven't changed clothes
in a week. Who is he?
Uber Boy. I spend one more night
at his place and I'm gonna owe him rent.
- That serious? Already?
- I wish.
I asked what the deal was.
He said we're just having fun.
- Hmm.
- And then he canceled on me.
I spooked him, didn't I?
Fun can still turn into something.
You just gotta be patient.
If he says he's not ready
for something serious,
then you tell him that you aren't either.
For now.
He has SoulCycle at 2:00.
I guess I could try to stage a nice,
chill ambush to smooth things over.
Why don't you run by Legal first.
We need the latest
on the trademark review.
And on your way back,
maybe hit the bathroom?
Run some water through your hair,
wash that man off of you?
Heard.
You can't even give the kid some claps?
- It was just an idea.
- That could save the company.
I know you tried to kneecap him,
but maybe just
a little credit where it's due.
Hey, I was part of it too. Okay?
Where's my applause?
You are a rich white man born in America,
your existence is applause.
It's funny how much you love that kid
when he's showing you up.
He's my protégé. He makes me look good.
He's gonna replace me
when I get my own desk.
Marco Mejia will get his own desk
way before you ever do.
I mean, he saved the company, right?
You tried it.
I have given your mother
three years of faultless service.
I am always on the spot.
I have earned this.
Sure.
But when it comes time
to decide who to promote,
who do you think she values more,
the one with the ideas
or the one who has the pictures ready?
Boo!
If I actually saw a ghost,
I wouldn't be scared.
I'd be fascinated.
It's a discovery
that would change history.
Don't buy the bluster, Marco.
I know one thing that terrifies him.
Hmm.
What are you doing tonight, Marco?
I was doing something,
but now I don't know.
Why, are you going out?
Yeah. I was thinking about it.
Can I come?
Sure. Yeah. If you want to.
That sounds great.
It does?
Yeah.
I mean, we need to hang out more.
We're friends, right?
Yeah, right.
I forgot to go to Legal. Gotta go.
[groaning]
I did it. I asked him out.
And what's the problem? He said yes.
Yeah. As friends.
That's all we're ever gonna be.
I'm just
not what he is looking for.
At least you two are talking.
Venetia hasn't breathed near me
since last week.
Wait, I thought you two had a moment.
We did.
Then she pulled back hard.
Think she's bad
with the whole connection thing.
Some people just don't know
how to open up.
I'll let her know. Thank you.
- Why are you doing a trademark review?
- It's a Vendemiaire thing.
We are making sure that every color,
every product name,
every tagline is clear
in every single territory.
Even the ones we already use.
Legal's bringing in freelancers to help.
My mom's a trademark lawyer.
She needs work.
- It's not a full-time job.
- Doesn't matter.
- She'd have to work from home.
- Even better.
Great. Slide her name to Legal,
make it happen.
Why don't you get Madolyn's usual?
She's almost done
with her meeting with Alyssa.
Oh, and if you're gonna stop
to stalk Uber Boy,
make it quick.
Okay, I'll leave these with you.
And, ooh, one more thing.
We've been working up your profile
for this whole Vendemiaire deal
and we just hit the jackpot.
You are officially on the 50 Over 50
Women Killing It in Manhattan list.
Cocktail reception is tonight.
That's very last minute.
Am I covering for a no-show?
- Well
- Don't tell me. I don't wanna know.
This is a huge get for us.
It could help the sale to Vendemiaire.
I'm just not sure that I age qualify.
Um, it's just that you have such
a strong association with the '80s.
I Googled it and said you were
a regular at the China Club.
I went there once.
- Jackie Collins based a book on you.
- Rumor.
Suzanne Sommers sued you
for haircut theft.
I won that case.
You cameoed on Designing Women.
I was a mere child.
You did a D.A.R.E. campaign with Mr.
- where you break-danced with Care Bears
- Enough.
I have nothing new to wear
on such short notice.
- Tilda Swinton's gonna be there.
- RSVP immediately.
And who should I put as your plus-one?
You'll have a name
when I've secured a name.
Scandal.
- Madolyn, you have a minute?
- Sure.
This big moment with Marco
has me thinking
I know you don't like
to talk big-picture stuff, but
I also have ideas for the company.
And I'm real excited about them.
Well, I like a competitive spirit.
I look forward to hearing
what you come up with.
I will be ready.
- Let's say, tomorrow morning?
- Right.
And close the doors.
Okay. Thank you.
Hmm.
[Marco gasps]
Hi. Who's this?
This is Danny.
Danny. Danny.
And who is Danny?
Just this guy.
Hmm.
See you tonight.
- So that's what you're into?
- Uh, I'm into a lot of different things.
Are we good?
Oh, my God. Totally.
I just need you to give me Danny's social,
so that I can study him
before I murder him.
- This is not a cute look.
- You don't like me in this bolero jacket?
No. This. You. You're jealous.
I said I didn't want anything serious.
We're just having fun.
Fun. Yeah, we are having fun.
Oh, wait, we were having fun because
Oh, no, I'm bored now.
I need a break.
Are you dumping me?
No, 'cause we were never even dating,
remember?
If you need someone to talk to about it,
you should try Danny.
Seemed really interesting.
Nice to meet you! Oh.
Bye.
I can't believe that I did that.
I was such a brat.
I have never ever gone off on a guy
over something like that, ever.
What's wrong with me?
You caught feelings,
that's what's wrong with you.
A girl will do deeply stupid things
when she cares too much, too fast.
Especially when she's new
to the game like you are.
I need him back. I don't care
that he just wants to have fun.
I can live with that.
I love fun, I am fun.
What do I do?
You need to get your mind off of him.
I would tell you how, but that would
definitely spawn an HR investigation.
Tell me.
As two bodies become closer,
so do their hearts.
You need to remind your body
that your heart has options.
Are you telling me to get laid?
Madolyn Addison's office. Wrong number.
Girl, what is this?
Please don't tell me
you're writing a screenplay.
No, I'm looking through old notebooks
for ideas
for my meeting with Madolyn.
- Anything?
- Yeah.
Old ideas that every brand
has already beaten us to.
There must be something that I missed.
- Let me help, I can look.
- No, I'm fine. I'm always fine.
Okay, but I hope
when you really need help,
you ain't too proud to ask.
- [scoffs]
- [chuckles]
Madolyn, they're ready
for you on set. Great.
[techno music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
[camera clicking]
I'm not too sure about that color.
Doesn't that look a little hot
with the background?
- It's ringing.
- Oh. [clears throat]
James, it's Madolyn Addison.
[James] Madolyn Addison.
To what do I owe the pleasure?
I have a very, very unexpected,
very last-minute event
this evening.
Should you be available
Depends on how late we go.
I'm shooting B-roll for some big
makeup ad campaign today.
That's strange. We're shooting
our big ad campaign today.
That's highly confidential, of course.
Mm-hm. And you look
really good doing it too.
Don't worry, I signed a ton of NDAs.
Your secret's safe with me.
Hey, no. No, no, no. Absolutely not.
No pictures on set.
The bad bitches in Marketing insist.
I'm a worse bitch and I said no. So don't!
Nowhere Nowhere, stop.
Don't you dare, Nowhere.
- I need a coffee. Macchiato.
- Oh.
Miss Addison? I just want to say
that it's an honor to be here.
I mean, wow, one of the originals.
- It's like working next to history.
- That's living history.
Oops. Let's get you back to holding.
[James] And you are so great
with your fans.
[Madolyn]
You were recording that exchange?
It's kind of the definition of B-roll.
Isn't it?
Behind-the-scenes interactions.
You have final edit. Guaranteed.
Of course.
- So this event, what time is it?
- Uh, it's 7:00.
Cocktail attire.
And I will meet you downstairs
at the Ecumen Hotel.
Great. And what exactly is it?
Is it business? Personal?
It's a 50 Over 50
- The what?
- It's the [coughs] 50 Over 50.
One more time.
[yelling] It's the 50 Over 50!
[in normal voice] List.
Okay.
Congrats.
It sounds like a really big deal.
So when we're done here,
I'll meet you there?
I'll text you.
All right.
All eyes on me
We're looking so fine ♪
All eyes on me, baby ♪
Computer boy,
are we still hanging out tonight?
Yeah, sure. If you want.
Good, because it's Underwear Night
at The Hinkle Room and we're going.
Underwear Night as in, like,
a celebration of underwear?
Underwear Night,
as in, someone call Miss Aguilera
'cause we are getting "Dirrty" tonight.
[Ben] Okay.
What's got you so pressed?
Oh, nothing. Just my meeting
with Madolyn in the morning
where I'm gonna be exposed
as a fraud with no ideas
who deserves to be stuck
answering phones forever.
What's the plan? You always have one.
No, I had a plan.
Pay my dues, climb the ladder.
Get what I deserve.
I always thought I was a star.
I have to be, right?
I have to be special.
I have to be worth something, right?
- I've never seen you like this.
- What, pathetic?
- Is that what you call feelings?
- Yes.
Well, you have all night.
Think of something.
I really don't know if I can.
What if I help?
Sorry I offered.
No, please, please. I need you.
To help me think of something.
- Then you got me.
- Promise?
Ooh. We need a bump.
Just to get things started.
No, we don't.
If I'm giving you my night,
you gotta take this seriously.
Fine, but you haven't tried my stuff.
One scoop of this
and things get real serious.
Mm-hm.
[indistinct chatter]
Ah.
Holy moly, you look like a supermodel.
Former supermodel.
So is that a title for life?
Like senator or
queen of rock?
Dutch courage.
Um, shouldn't we be heading upstairs
to the party?
Rule number one: Always make an entrance.
Aha.
I could be wrong,
but something tells me you're stalling.
If I could fake an injury, I would.
You're a man.
You don't understand how it works.
The minute I walk up those stairs,
it's official.
What's official is
that you are still killing it.
At any age.
Mm.
[Julia] Oh, look, you're home.
Someone decided it was time
to change his underpants.
Your friend must not have
an in-unit laundry.
Yes, he does,
I just don't know how to use it.
[Julia] Hmm. Okay.
[groans]
Would you like to talk about it?
- No?
- Thank God. 'Cause neither do I.
[sighs]
Did you know,
there is an entire reality franchise
devoted to documenting
middle-aged women arguing with each other
over absolutely nothing?
Hundreds of lacquered harpies
in a dozen cities
with prom-night hair extensions
having meaningless fights
and pointless showdowns
in empty restaurants
and staged launch parties.
And I have watched them all.
My God, I need a job. Oh, my God.
Somebody hasn't checked her e-mail today.
You mean?
Glamorous is hiring?
Trademark review? Freelance?
You'd have to work from home,
but the good news is, you'd be working.
A real job!
Which is more than these women can say.
I have to fill out this paperwork.
They're hiring now.
Wait. You're not gonna finish?
Um, unlike the rest of America,
I've seen enough.
Okay, ideas. Let's go.
You start.
I'm just a designer.
I don't do ideas, I take orders.
You're not passionate
about Glamorous by Madolyn
and our mission to make
the world feel beautiful?
I won't even use our stuff,
it is not organic. This is just a gig.
You know how hard it is
to get a job out of art school?
Now let's talk less about me
and more about what
you're gonna pitch tomorrow.
Got it!
What?
Chad's celebration champagne.
He's saving it for a special occasion.
If we're not gonna do a bump,
we might as well pop a bottle.
Okay, if you won't even try,
then I won't waste my time.
Look, I've got nothing, literally.
I have no ideas.
Nothing worth Madolyn's time, anyway.
You're being hard on yourself.
No, I'm not.
Everything in my notebooks
has been done before
because somebody thought of it first.
I can turn a look, I can scam a deal,
I never drop the ball
I don't have the rest.
- I'm not good enough.
- [cork pops]
Why did you beg me to stay
if you weren't gonna try?
I guess I wanted a second date.
You could have asked.
If I have to go down tomorrow,
please don't make me be alone tonight.
We should chill that first.
Don't you know me yet?
I have no chill.
["Real Talk" playing]
Come through, arms. She's giving fitness.
Just a warm-up
for the near-nudity to come.
What is up with these boys?
Did a plane just land from Mykonos?
Maybe there's a Barry's class tonight.
Hi. Thanks.
[techno music playing over speakers]
Marco Mejia! I can't believe
I remembered your name.
Ensign Cutiepants.
How are things on the Enterprise?
Great, thanks.
I'd like to put that behind me.
You here for the party?
Is it yours?
Absolutely not.
I would never throw, host,
or even attend a night as basic as this.
But I will scam a buck and run the door.
Maybe even waive the cover
for a friend or two.
You seem scared.
- We're fine.
- No, we're chilling.
'Cause if you need
a little powdered courage
Oh, no, it's drugs.
It's just a little high-grade Molly
I confiscated off
a Hell's Kitchen demon twink.
Gives the night a little sparkle,
a girl a little confidence.
Want a lick?
I will if you will.
Now a warning:
[both groaning]
Tastes like that.
So have fun.
Admit that wasn't as bad
as you were expecting.
Even though Tilda was a no-show,
it was glorious to be in a room
where artists like Kevyn Aucoin
and Phyllis Cohen were recognized.
Mm-hm.
Well
Where to now?
We could have a drink at mine.
But I should warn you,
my housekeeper's been on vacation.
I'm not sure I'm ready for that.
Right, right.
Right, then next time, my plan, my treat.
[chuckles]
Yeah.
[pop music playing over speakers]
Do you feel it?
No. Do you?
No.
I bet we licked Sour Patch Kid dust.
Your friend scammed us.
It's fine.
We don't need drugs to get laid.
We're hot.
Right?
You know you're hot.
I'm pretty, there's a difference.
Guys aren't into it.
I'm into it.
I know you are.
Because you want me.
And you want me.
Can I tell you a secret?
Everyone here wants me.
Can I tell you a secret?
Same!
[both] I feel it.
["Not Myself Tonight"
playing over speakers]
Tonight I'm feeling a little
Out of control ♪
Is this me? ♪
You wanna get crazy? ♪
'Cause I don't give a ♪
I'm out of character
I'm in rare form ♪
And if you really knew me
You know it's not the norm ♪
'Cause I'm doing things
That I normally won't do ♪
The old me's gone, I feel brand new
And if you don't like it, fuck you ♪
The music's on and I'm dancing
I'm normally in the corner just standing ♪
I'm feeling unusual
I don't care 'cause this is my night ♪
I'm not myself tonight ♪
Tonight I'm not the same girl
Same girl ♪
I'm not myself tonight ♪
Tonight I'm not the same girl
Same girl ♪
I'm dancing a lot
I'm taking shots and I'm feeling fine ♪
I'm kissing all the boys and the girls ♪
Someone call the doctor
'Cause I lost my mind ♪
'Cause I'm doing things
That I normally won't do ♪
The old me's gone, I feel brand new
And if you don't like it, fuck you ♪
The music's on and I'm dancing
I'm normally in the corner just standing ♪
I'm feeling unusual
I don't care 'cause this is my night ♪
I'm not myself tonight ♪
Tonight I'm not the same girl
Same girl ♪
I'm not myself tonight ♪
Tonight I'm not the same girl
Same girl ♪
Okay, you got five hours till your pitch.
What's the plan?
Oh, invent some new crisis
that she has to handle,
and just hope she forgets
about the whole thing
and keep wondering
why my life is stuck in place.
Why do you keep talking about yourself
like you're not good enough?
Because I'm not.
Look at me. I'm stuck.
If I were good,
I'd have that idea. And I don't.
Who cares?
You're still good and you still matter.
You are not your job.
Then who am I?
You're the girl who said no to Revlon.
You had that gig.
You could have run. But you didn't.
Because you have a soul.
Because you matter.
That's who you are.
Wow. You do not care about makeup, do you?
Uh, you look good-ish.
Okay, let me show you how it's done.
No, thanks.
Glamorous by Madolyn
does not touch my skin.
Why, 'cause it's not organic?
I know you're not afraid to put
a chemical or three up your nose,
but some of us hold our faces
to a higher standard.
Well, we have to have something organic.
No, we don't. Trust me, I've checked.
Why not?
Guessing Madolyn doesn't want
to taint her famous formulas.
That doesn't mean
we can't have an organic line.
It's a simple idea,
why haven't we done it?
I don't know.
But it is
An idea.
- An idea.
- An idea.
Oh, my God! Okay.
Um, five hours. I gotta go home,
get changed, write my pitch.
I got to do this.
Hey.
We've got to do this.
[pop music playing
over speakers in distance]
[cell phone ringing]
What's up, boy?
Where are you?
Out, getting attention.
Jealous?
Maybe.
Where are you?
I'm in bed.
Oh, fun!
Tell Danny I said hi.
I canceled on him. Danny's not here.
But you should be.
I thought we were taking a break.
So did I.
Do not make me confiscate that.
Do your drugs in the bathroom
like everyone else!
Oh, my God, you can really dance!
Of course I can. This is my favorite song
and I've never heard it before.
How do you feel?
Like I really need to poop.
Uh, you all right if I head out?
Yeah, I'm good.
Marco.
You're beautiful.
Say it back.
Cause I'm stuck on a feelin' ♪
[Marco chuckles]
Did you have a good time?
Yes, I did.
I licked some Molly,
kissed some boys.
How about you?
I didn't do a goddamn thing.
No, we can't.
I'm sick.
You catch a cold?
Worse.
I caught feelings.
Well, maybe I did too.
I thought you weren't looking
for anything serious.
[Parker] I wasn't.
But I still found it.
[AlyssaSays] Move!
Not now.
I am saluting the sun!
I'm guessing your Google alerts
didn't explode this morning.
For the record, I did not do this
and I will sue anyone who says I did.
Okay. How bad is this?
It's grim.
I need to see everything now.
[Venetia] Going organic doesn't just
polish our product in progressive terms,
a healthier product for a cleaner world,
but it also layers our brand
with a luxury sheen.
Think goop or Whole Foods:
upscale, high-end.
Don't forget
that our customers love our formulas.
We mess with that at our peril.
What if we made it a capsule?
A special, organic release,
just for Pride.
One product. A palette.
Something small, manageable. Achievable.
We give our customers
a taste of a new formula,
see how they like it,
tinker, refine, get it right.
You'll have to oversee
all product development.
Yeah.
And help manage the Pride campaign.
And fulfill
your assistant responsibilities.
You know how I depend on you.
I know that work isn't everything.
That is exactly
what you can expect from me.
Everything.
I look forward to your deck.
- And congratulations.
- Okay.
Thank you.
[clears throat]
Yes!
I'm building a deck.
Madolyn wants to see my deck.
So how you feeling?
Um
I'm not. I have no feelings.
It's very strange, but I don't hate it.
We got pretty wild last night.
Do you remember any of it?
A little.
Do you remember dancing
on the bar for tips?
I don't.
Do you remember spinning a set
in the DJ booth?
I definitely do not.
Do you remember making out?
Yeah, I do.
It's crazy what you do
when you're rolling, right?
I know, right? Like, ah!
Still, I really liked it.
You did?
[elevator bell dings]
Yeah. It was fun.
We should do it again sometime.
Maybe half a lick next time.
Or maybe we take the whole pill.
Missed you on the train this morning.
Another one of your overnights?
What are you doing here?
Savoring the element of surprise.
I work here now.
Wait, the trademarks gig?
No, that's freelance.
You're supposed to work from home.
I made a compelling case
to bundle the work together,
give it all to me and make me in-house.
What about your gross, beige office job?
I quit that. This pays way better.
You look concerned.
Oh, no.
I'm not concerned.
I'm terrified.
I worked hard for this job,
for this independence,
for this space away from you.
You cannot just come in and colonize it!
Please. When do I ever not respect
your independence?
Here. Go like this. Like this.
See you at lunch.
[cell phone buzzing]
[door opens]
Have you heard yet?
What?
See for yourself.
My Pride campaign.
Leaked.
Industry columns, beauty blogs,
gossip accounts, it's everywhere, Mom.
Okay, so we lost the element of surprise,
but we're still in the game.
[Chad] Look closer.
They have photographs?
That was a secure set, I made sure of it.
No visitors, no phones,
except for Glamorous employees.
This isn't just a leak.
We have a mole.
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