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I totally agree. Some of why I love the show so far has been the layers of gray going on with the characters.

Oh, for sure. Assuming he doesn't get recast, he still has a way to go. But he came across better today. So a start at least.

Same. Great minds...

Okay, you are right. But that monologue at the wedding...I could totally see Mrs. Kane dressing a man and his hussy down like that.

That was a whole a$$ mess. Which of course means I loved it. lol. I can definitely see the difference in MVJ writing her 'babies' vs now it's the other writers' turn. So it will take getting used to. MVJ being the creator, I can see her pacing in that first week. This episode reminded me of GH and its quick cuts...EXCEPT so much better written for me. Which means that CAN work if you have the writing. I can't say it enough how happy I am that Dani pulling a gun on Bill/Haley was REAL. Not a daydream. Not a fantasy. REAL. Dani's monologue was giving me Erica Kane for sure. And then Chelesa was recording it live, too. That was the right kind of messy. And genius because you don't really see that on the other soaps. I'm sure it has been used, but it's been a minute. I liked that. And I liked seeing Dani being on a high and such a diva ('I'll see myself out')...only to be brought low by Anita and her cutting words. It was nice to see KM play those two spectrum this episode as well as her scene with Nicole. I just really love their dynamic. And that post-wedding family meeting. Ooooo TT was so giving Black Mama. And I felt all that. I was sad to see a little rift with Jacob and Naomi. They haven't been together too much, but I still feel invested. I can't see Leslie on screen now without thinking SilkPressed Sheila. ( at @Cheap21). It was nice to have her and Eva as B plot. So that's where Dana/Leslie comes in. And they have a whoooole cover story. But I'm starting to think...more so after Leslie mentioned how Ted didn't recognize her when she was at the elevator...that this story is a case of mistaken identity...that Ted's twin brother is the father. But Leslie didn't know he was a twin. Perhaps the twin had an affair, but stayed with his wife. And Leslie doesn't even know he's dead. Meanwhile, so Eva don't know Leslie ran Laura off the road, either. Very interesting. And Andre and Ashley were so C plot. I didn't like it at first, but I must admit that it grew on me. Meanwhile, poor Derek. And then the woman wanting a picture of Andre and Ashley (with Gossip Nurse at the ready)...Derek looking insecure. I really was loving the quick wit of the dialogue. And there were several gems. And I see the director was really experimenting and I loved it. There was the frame where Dani slowly walked into the living room before Anita dressed her down. And then at the end of it where Dani was turning left and right...with a brief blur...and seeing she was the only person in the room that wasn't a couple and looking sad and alone...I felt it was well done. So Bill and Haley got married after all. Oh, well. Good start to the week. I can't wait to see what some of the other writers do with the canvas.

God, I soooo love the Dani/Nicole dynamic.

Well that show was the business. We even got Bradley Cooper...for better or for worse. The only thing stopping me from doing a rewatch is that streaming no longer has the original music. Cuz I'll be good and goddarn if I'm watching the Bangkok scene in S2 with Spy Mommy without Latour's song Blue playing in the background. Perfect for such a dangerous woman.

But you would NEVER accept a recast. 😜

I admit I caught that, too. But I loved me sum Alias.

'Is that who we are now?' Lord...TT is taking it acting like a black mama. And a finger to silence Martin. Wow.

Chelesa did what??? Lord... I admit I giggled at that. Completely relatable. I was just doing the same with my cousin who is also a nurse except we were talking Housewives.

*sighs relief* I almost thought they were blanks. LOL!!! at the nurse gossiping.

Yes!!! Get that Episode Count Number One, Rebecca!!!

Ooooo that's who Christian is. lol. But I think a good top 10 this time.

And so the sympathizing with Haley over Dani continue.

Yeah. Finished last week and HALF of that was FF.

OMG!!! It's real! And people started to run out.

2-28 Adam and Chelesa. FF. And I was happy to see Audra and Sally together. And ooooo so Audra DID have a whole relationship with Holden. I figured. More shades to the Damian storyline...which has vanished. And for what? A SAW (which I love) ripoff. No, ma'am. I do like the angle of who would have Sharon and Giggly Heffa that would know ALL of their rivalry and history together. It definitely doesn't sound like Ian.

lol.

We? lol. jk. I know I am in the minority when it comes to Wendy here, but same. And yes, S11 for me and Porsha as well before I liked her.

HELL-HO!!!! But on a serious note...ugh.

Lol. That takes me back. But focused on your favorite person.

2-26 Oh, look...Adam and Chelesa...FF. And the Damian storyline again being the standout this episode. I just know something brewing with the possibility that perhaps I was wrong about Damian being a figurehead, but a man behind another man. Or is he? But Victor is getting roped in so I guess we will see. And I loved seeing Damian and Lily bonding. And how she can sooth his hurt so that he will open up. Good to see.

2-28 See? That was a good week. I would say 2nd to BTG actually of what I've been catching up on. Not Deacon vs Sheila and it's played serious. Not silly, happy, or boring at all. It was nice to have a moment with them. Wow...the Luna storyline has really gotten moving as the A plot. I loved Finn taking charge. And he went to that prison with a mission. I guess he got through to the warden for him to get Bill's address. And the Thursday cliffhanger was neat. Meanwhile, we got Steffy doing the gradual revealing of Luna as Finn's daugther to Taylee. I even like the Remy/Luna scenes. Side note...that actor is not my type and I keep finding him cute. And ooops. The Operation Carter storyline has started to move. Good to see Daphne finally making moves. And that kiss on Carter that Hope saw was scandalous. Good to see some movements in storyline. Kinda ironic that it's going on the same week as BTG's starting. Or is it? hmmm. Very. And Ha!!

RHOP Finally! lol. That's right I made it to Part 1 of the reunion. Yeah, Part 1 was solid for me. Not the best Part 1...that is still Monique and her binder for the Season 5 one...but it was a nice appetizer for the dragging of Messy Mia that I hear Part 2 was going to be. I guess my hype was too big since I thought the dragging started with Part 1 just like Brynn got hers at the NY reunion so that was disappointing. But again solid. Part of that was because we got to deal with La Dame's Karen's absence and the aftermath of hearing about her being found guilty among the ladies. I was in awe at Wendy and Keiarna being genuinely concerned about where La Dame Karen was. Moreso Wendy who still appeared to be hurt from the events of the finale episode. And to see La Dame Karen just throw her away in that video (even mentioning Candiace) was sad to see. I think we all know how I feel about friendships, and I felt they made it to a place where the two of them were good friends. So watching Wendy's hurt in real time was sad. Meanwhile, Mia was a deer in the headlights seeing that her scapegoat was nowhere in sight. Oops. Which brings us to the other part that made the reunion solid was the fact that everyone slowly, but surely were coming from Mia. Gizelle played a great game of chess to get to this moment. And her little chuckles and side comments during segments was a warning. And then Wendy joined in. Gizelle used her rivalry with Stacey as a good distraction before her, Wendy, AND Stacey (with help from Jassi) move in for the kill!! And I loved it. Wendy had the perfect reason...her hurt at how fake La Dame Karen was with her...to gather Mia. Bring on Part 2... LA DAME. KAREN. Yeeeah how the mighty have fallen. I can't believe that they really showed the body cam footage. And I was hoping that they would show both videos to the ladies. It was so sad to watch. Moreso knowing what came later with her going to jail. Perhaps if she focused on that other than setting up her storyline for next season, we would be seeing her next season. Because like someone said online, that reunion video was all about setting up next season from mentioning Andy so she has her job to thanking everyone BUT Wendy, setting up a feud. Just wrong move all around. And now she wrong moved right up off the show. So disappointed. ASHLEY. All she gave were reactions. Though I did giggle that she thought of La Dame Karen and brought a little picture. And I also love how Andy shaded her for how long it took for her to divorce Michael Darby. MIA. Poor, poor her. She thought she was going to use THIS woman to hide behind the whole reunion. So hahah for La Dame Karen outmaneuvering her by not showing up. And my look matched Gizelle's when Mia STILL tried to hide behind her by deflecting onto La Dame Karen. She ain't slick. And watching her trying to lie her way out of the Miami tea from Jassi and Stacey fell flat. Moreso because Wendy gathered her. And a Hurt Wendy is a dangerous Wendy. Too Much Wendy from the Season 6 Reunion is about to come out. And her trying to apologize to Jassi and Stacey so she would not get completely roasted was pathetic and screamed desperation. Paraphrasing Porsha Williams at the S10 RHOA reunion, her ass is in the hot seat...just like she wanted!!! ENJOY IT. KEIARNA. Even if it is now misplaced, I do love Keiarna stayed on La Dame Karen's side. And showed serious concern at the start of the episode. I also noticed that she called Stacey out on how she was moving in those last few episodes. Cuz even if Stacey was right...everyone will side-eye her next season. STACEY. She showed her slip. That bass in her voice with Mia when she produced those receipts. With La Dame Karen out of the way, her next target for that throne WOULD be Mia. And Mia was easy to deal with since all Mia be doing is lying. One simply needs receipts and a firm backbone. So Stacey having them and tea on Mia was good to knock Mia off her throne. Her biggest threat moving forward will be Gizelle...who she came out of this season having a rivalry with. And Gizelle already has her number. Gizelle ain't alone. I see you, too, Stacey. WENDY. So sorry for her hurt over La Dame Karen in real time. She really had her back all season. Only to be stabbed in hers AND her front. She held it together well, but I see Too Much Wendy is about to come out. Good for the reunion because she is OVER the bs. And her starting in on Mia was delicious. She was literally GIZELLE. Best she has ever dressed at a reunion EVER. And she was THE highlight in how she moved. Getting her lick back ITYSs in on La Dame Karen while still sympathizing with her. Getting her digs in at Mia. Having the tea on Mia AND Stacey. Throwing great shade cuz I hollered when she said 'is she?' AND rewind. She did not make one false note at all. Okay, trying to explain GnA. But she was basically Old Gizelle...just using her powers for good. hehe. Good start.