Ep 1. Chapter One: Once Upon a Time in New York

Chapter One: Once Upon a Time in New York is the pilot episode of the musical dramedy series, Katy Keene. The episode introduces us to Katie Keene, an aspiring fashion designer, and her friends, Josie McCoy, Pepper Smith, and Jorge Lopez. These friends have come to New York City in pursuit of their dreams, be it as a singer, actress, designer, or performer.

The episode kicks off with Katy trying to impress the owner of the boutique where she works as a sales assistant with her latest clothing designs. Meanwhile, the aspiring Broadway performer, Jorge, faces rejection after attending numerous auditions. Josie, on the other hand, has just moved to the city after her breakup with her band, but she is determined to achieve her dreams of becoming a successful singer. Another friend, Pepper, who is living an extravagant lifestyle, works as a party planner and is always sharing new gossip with her friends.

As the friends navigate their busy lives in New York City, they find ways to balance their personal, professional, and romantic aspirations. Katy's big break comes when the Lacy's Department Store offers her the chance to showcase her designs, but she soon discovers that achieving her dreams may come at a price. Josie tries to make waves with her music by performing at a club in the city, while Jorge's struggles to be accepted as a performer on Broadway. Pepper's party planning skills come handy when Josie and her new roommate, Alexandra Cabot, throw a housewarming party.

The show also features a glimpse into Katy's romantic life--she is in love with her boyfriend, K.O. Kelly, a boxer who has moved to the city to pursue his dreams. K.O. is supportive of Katy's aspirations, but their relationship faces challenges when he is offered the opportunity to train in Philadelphia. Katy's heartache is further complicated when she meets her handsome neighbor Guy LaMontagne, who offers her a job designing clothes for his girlfriend.

Throughout the episode, we see the friends' conflicts and struggles, and the lengths they go to support each other's dreams. Katy Keene chapter one is an entertaining introduction to the characters and their intertwined stories of aspiring to make it in New York City. The episode touches on themes of following your dreams, perseverance, and friendship, and leaves viewers rooting for the characters' success.