Once Upon a Time in the Valley Part 1 Review

Reviewed by fu_q  on  9/17/2025

**Note – This review is based upon the web release of the first four scenes on Wicked.com that comprise "Part One", collectively available at AdultEmpire.com, etc. As such, any bonuses haven't been given a rating, and there could be some discrepancies between this version and other releases. Also, be aware that spoilers may follow.**

Review:
When an up and coming porn performer, Parker Ambrose, encounters an established, egotistical star, Ken Feels, on a low-end Florida porn set, Ambrose decides to make the big jump to pursue his career in Los Angeles. Of course, the wild--and in part comedic, in part dramatic--shenanigans that await him at the end of his flight to the City of Angels underpin the crazy tale that unfolds. Indeed, along the way, he meets a wide array of quirky characters (including a handful who are quite, shall we say, "familiar"), while growing close to some and apart from others. Each of his adventures fuel this at-times fun and at-times dark--but always real--homage to breaking into the biz back in the day. So goes Once Upon a Time in the Valley (Part One), the first half of the most recent big budget feature/series from acclaimed director Seth Gamble and Wicked Pictures (2025).

Episode-by-episode:

Episode One:
The sex in Scene One finds Parker--fresh off of the plane--showing up on a Bonnie and Clyde themed set where his new "mentor", Ken, is slated to plow out the stunning Sinatra Monroe. After a bit of bro-talk and "advice", Feels asks Ambrose if he'd like to watch him fuck the curvy redhead...and fuck her he does. A steamy affair that lights up the period-authentic, red-themed set follows. Ken eats the lovely babe out, and she's more than happy to return the favor by bobbing his knob and choking down his cock. A variety of vaginal positions ensue (doggie, jackhammering cowgirl and reverse-cowgirl, mish, etc.) in front of the antique-laden background, and the tattooed babe Monroe fires off some squirt along the way. A facial and a swallow finish off this fine, enthusiastic fucking. Nice!

Episode Two:
After an awkward "audition" at the World Models Talent Agency, where the only thing missing is a "South"ern accent, Scene Two finds Parker filling in on set for an actor who canceled. Thrown dick-first into his first big job, the sex in this one captures his scene in the flick...which involves Ambrose's new (onscreen) wife, Jennifer White, and home-wrecking ex, Stella Luxx...and is absolute fire. In essence, Luxx shows up at White's and Parker's mansion to try to seduce him, and despite the obvious disdain between the two super-hotties, Stella's head still ends up under White's skirt. This--and the menage-a-trois that follows--are hot as fuck, as each of these veritable smoke-shows rides dong, slurps down schlong, and gets it on with passion. Myriad positions ensue, many of which make good use of the elegant staircase at the abode (including sucky-fucky through the banister), and the good times ultimately close out with a sloppy, gloppy double-facial...and some cum-play and -swapping. Hot damn! This one is award-worthy.

Episode Three:
Almost inevitably, things take a darker turn for young Parker in Scene Three, as jealousy, ego, and mental imbalance collide with his rising star. At the same time, the more grueling side of shooting also rears its ugly head, as he finds himself stuck on set seemingly endlessly due to talent "issues". (Oh, those prima donna box cover starlets of yore and their advertising slicks...SMH...)

The sex that unfolds takes the form of an (intentionally) inane sequence in the film involving a space alien (the stunning Cherry Kiss)--who doesn't speak English, but then she does--and a scientist (Christian Clay.) Shot on what is presumably the bridge of Kiss's spaceship, this one offers up a fairly elaborate, green- and blue-lit backdrop...as well as some hot schtupping! Cherry is to die for in her shiny, metallic skirt and boots getup, and the fucking that follows is equally steamy. Featuring oral aplenty and even squirting, along with a variety of pulse-pounding vaginal positions (standing entry, front and rear; mish; cowgirl; reverse-cowgirl; doggie; etc.), this fine, intergalactic intermingling ultimately comes to a close with Ms. Kiss jerking a sticky load out of Clay and onto her face and lips. Of course, she provides some post-cum head. Out of this world! (Sorry... couldn't resist.)

Episode Four:
Following some old school "cattle call" footage (think: late-VHS era), Parker finds himself on the receiving end of a hefty BJ by the raven-tressed Queenie Sateen in Scene Four. Auditioning for her upcoming movie just after his eccentric (and increasingly jealous) "friend" (Ken Feels) does, the intro material contains as much to advance the plot as it does the sex.

The true main event in this one, however, has big-time porn star Jennifer White's boyfriend, Nathan Bronson, schtupping the super-cute Melissa Stratton back at Jennifer's house. Taking place on the sly (...what could possibly go wrong...?), the oral and vaginal action is blazing-hot from start to finish. Indeed, the pair transitions through various passionate positions [mish, cowgirl, doggie, piledriver (with some foot action), spooning, reverse-cowgirl, etc.], and Melissa sucks Nathan's cock as well as he eats her pussy. A gooey facial finishes off this fine (albeit clandestine) affair. (Uh oh... guess who's home...?)

Part Two, anyone...?