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Same. Something I was glad that PM did away with...Nina with no claws.

hehe...same.

God bless Eric Braden!!! THIS. Please, EVERYONE but Black Twitter dragged her from one side of Twitter to the next. I was living reading it on Wednesday.

Well...we'll see.

Because he's played by a sexy beast...pun intended. But seriously, I would think Brennen was a case of a great actor that was short-term that has enough chemistry and charisma to come back. And...he did. And when they FINALLY decided to give us the tea on the Pikeman story, he was giving a more cunning villain as well as setting up for Valentin to FINALLY leave because that was where it felt like it was leading. I just saw the 6-11 scene with him and Anna and they actually showed him revealing a hint of vulnerability in not answering Anna's retoretic question. He has been sly and soft and charismatic and crafty and also menacing, but up until not vulnerable. A moment that made me go hmmmm....were they planning on keeping him around under PM? Very much this. Oh, I understand. It's the PM effect. I also understand the foreboding that is coming when PM leaves. It might be good, but not the same as it was under PM. It has been nice to see him do some magic and I felt like he was following them Rules. It is just sad we will not get to see all he had planned now.

6-11 And speaking of catch-up LOL!!! And now I see what you all were talking about because that scene with Sam and Wagger was a whole *PorshaWilliams*reeeeach*PorshaWilliams* Cuz how can Wagger have Jason under this thumb for YEARS and not know about this particular ex-wife. I don't believe it. And I cannot even stretch my suspicion of disbelief to accept it. Other than the fact he has a nice back and seeing Sam work, it was not needed. And I might be in the minority, but this Finn storyline is on FIRE. But like I said about PM, he definitely did seem to take the 'if we have to use characters I don't want to write for, might as well use them for something' so he did. Cuz these Finn vs Chase scenes were great. And ME seem clocked in. Moreso than JS which shocked me, but JS rarely does anger well for me. That said...he filled out his pants reeeeal nice so lol. I will say what I'm sure I've said before. I actually feel invested. And I haven't felt invested with one of ME's characters since John from OLTL. We know any scene involving Liz I love. And I love her with her kids. And yes such a mom cuz I lmao at Jake thinking he wasn't going to be grounded. But that's Aidan's fault I guess. Lol. Like I said I feel like PM was writing Finn and Valentin out finally which I know would make a lot of people here happy so I'm sad to see him leave while Frank runs around trying to deconstruct all of PM's stories. I honestly feel like we are seeing the seeds that PM was planting slowly starting to be seen finally, but he was already out of the door which makes it sad. Stories that needed to move, started to. From Alexis's fight to get her license to Nina/Drew (and Willow makes 3) to the downfall of Sonny to Pikeman to the wedding were all starting to really take shape. Valentin felt like Dead Man Walking. And now Finn was on his way to a fall. But somewhere along the way...STALLING. But yeah...this influence is fading.

Look at you @Antoyne! Getting all caught up as I do 'homework' Jealous!

Excuse me??? And...ugh...so it begins.

6-13 See? I knew I was going to struggle to watch once Ashley exited stage left. Did I like anything? Well...I liked seeing Summer and Sally getting along. I liked seeing Chance. And TSJ is still looking good in his clothes. lol. And I enjoyed the episode I watched today where Tucker finally told Audra what was going on with Ashley. And Audra threw no snark. I loved Cole in his suit and Victoria has been great good all week. Cute little moment between them. So I guess other than that, I've enjoyed watching Victor weave his web over Cole, Michael, Kyle, and Diane. Cuz...VICTOR. That said...the Battle of the Newman Kids...AGAIN...yeeeah, NO.

YES!!! I was just thinking that earlier!!

I think for me this week it's going to be... SANDMAN SEASON 1 SUPERGIRL SEASON 4 (I still have my issues with it, but it has been flowing better than it has before. I guess Third time is the charm. lol.) SWETTBITTER SEASON 2 BEING HUMAN US SEASON 3 (which STILL holds up well)

Hehe. Exactly! I have been hot and cold to Brooke over the years, but one thing I can say is that she always dresses fiercely. She's not in story much at the moment, but she stays looking good when I see her. And she tends to always look sexy. Before Carter made his comment in fact, I had forgotten she was a grandma. Could have fooled me.

6-14 Decent week. Though I guess going forward whenever Hope starts having steamy fantasy about a guy, we the audience should just assume that she is going to try to hook up with the guy. RME. I would rather Li be where Katie currently is in the Bill/Luna storyline. Though it sounds like I might just get my wish. Hehe at the idea of BROOKE'S BEDROOM coming back if only to see Steffy's head explode like Stephanie's used to. I agree with Carter. Brooke ain't at all like any Grandma I know. She still brings the sexy. And I even giggled at the humor from Ridge over the montage.

I would think that he was about to get a meater story while PM was there and the former actor was still too green. It's the beard. Yeah GV and KM definitely were the hotness. One thing that I've loved under PM has been that Jason does interact with his exes more. Moreso since they do have his kids. I would think that he was about to get a meater story while PM was there and the former actor was still too green. It's the beard. Yeah GV and KM definitely were the hotness. One thing that I've loved under PM has been that Jason does interact with his exes more. Moreso since they do have his kids.

That's what I get for cross-posting when I was already multitasking. lol.

RHoDubai A nice bounce back from last week. Humor, drama, AND shade!!! This week the main storyline might have been the feud between the two Carolines, but I felt the whole cast gave a little bit of something. Sara and the date. Lesa and her relationship with her mother. Ayan and that dress to the 'eviction party.' (c) Caroline Brooks. I do like that everyone in the group (at least Lesa, Taleen, and Sara) felt the same way. That there's more doing on with this feud between the Carolines rather than being a ride-or-die for Taleen. And I felt that Lesa (and Stansbury said the same in her Confessional at the end) hit it on the head. Last season, it was Ayan/Lesa vs Caroline and Brooks was friends with both. But now that they are friends with Caroline, Brooks feels some kinda of way. All of this could probably be resolved with a conversation, but Brooks being Brooks was doing the most. No wonder she got uninvited to the 'eviction party.' (c) Caroline Brooks. Thankfully, we got that conversation this episode. And can I stop for a moment to say how much I LOVvvvvVVVVVVVVVE Dubai has brought back one-on-one sit-downs where HWs can spar, talk, and shade again? Or at least they come across like old school HW scenes. Season 4 RHOA premiere with Nene v Sheree comes to mind. hehe. But this conversation...my issue was that while both Carolines brought up things they should have, the things they really should have said to the other one was SAID IN CONFESSIONALS. The things that needed to be said that would deaden the issue they were having was SAID IN CONFESSIONALS. It made the scene, standing by itself, just a bunch of surface childish issues and a STRONG sense of stubbornness from BOTH. PS. Sabu FOH is a chop for me. Too elitist. Cuz I feel real old money is completely unbothered by new money. Or at least doesn't show it immediately. You just got here, and...WHO ARE YOU? CAROLINE. THE BITCA IS BACK!!!! I've been saying it before. And I'll say it again. THIS Caroline really and truly feels like a more mature and wiser version of Ladies of London Caroline. And Caroline has been playing it to the hilt. She's fully engaged, and it's showing versus last season. And this story with her, Michael, and the house. I guess I missed it last week when she said it. But...she's GIVING. This living situation. The wacky relationship vibes with Sergio. The more serious vibes to their relationship that was popping up (therapy session, overdramatic Sergio running to Sara, wet Sergio in the pool). And of course, her feud with Brooks leading up to my favorite Confessional from her on this show so far. The Confessional where she revealed her suspicions about the feud...which was what Lesa also felt. When she said 'And now I don't need saving?' It was giving 'I'm not here for your amusement. You're here for mine.' Caroline. LOVE. TALEEN. Hahahaha...she's a Libra and her husband is a Gemini. No words, but a good match. I continued to love her this week as she double dated with Sara and was also wondering what Brooks was thinking since she was cool with Caroline post-Beyoncegate. She thinks for herself, and nothing wrong with that. SARA. I was soooooooooooo looking forward to her date as @Cat knows. But WOOOOOW!!! Sara does quirky comedy was not at all on my bingo card. Cuz that date. lol. From her 'this is not a date'...which I'm guilty of doing when my friends play matchmaker to the Libra talk to the 3 Questions cuz...ALIENS? REALLY, SARA. It was so off-beat I had to go and see when Sara's birthday was cuz that was...too much. Then I saw and gasped. Why? AQUARIUS. Then it made sense and added a layer to her at the same time. Meanwhile, I did not realize that Sara and Sergio were so close since he ran to her to vent about Caroline. Things to make you go hmmm. And now she introduced the FOH Sabu, too. Add on she was also like Lesa as they talked about the feud between the Caroline in terms of its origin, and Sara was quite busy this episode. I do want more of this quirky Sara, though. AYAN. For those who don't like her, I can say she was not in it much this episode. She was just at the party with her dress that matched the decor. And in a surprising twist for me, she was at the start of the episode as a ShebySheree style Bone Collector. Has Ayan ever been the Bone Collector? It just seemed so beneath her and off. LESA. I loved all the stuff with Lesa and her mother. It just really popped off the screen for me. It's clear the two of them are close. And just the drama that comes from that since Lesa clearly loves her life in Dubai while her mother loves her life back in the U. S. Just organic tension that did not at all take away from the two of them shopping. Meanwhile, I continue to be fascinated by how alike her and Caroline are. So interesting that she's the one that theorized correctly why Brooks might have an issue with Caroline. BROOKS. Brooks, Brooks, Brooks. I'm not even sure if I'm going to do my thoughts judgement here. Like a certain former Fabulous Ice, I've loved Brooks from Episode 1 for giving us our first read of this series. And she was messy and a great Bone Collector. I have questioned a lot of her moves so far. From filming a business where something is always broken to embarking on this ill-advised feud with Caroline, Brooks has been experiencing a second season curse. HOWEVER, as a ride-and-die friend who does not forgive even when said friend has, I could relate to that. It was a good thing to use at the sit-down as well because she had been the same with Caroline last season. But just like Caroline, the meat of the conversation was done in CONFESSIONALS. Why was that, Brooks? Just le sigh. Still...a good episode. Can't wait for Taleen vs Lesa (with a side of Ayan) next week.

My bad. I meant Rebecca Herbst.

I knew it was coming that he was going to be recast. And recasted with Josh Morrow's son. Oh...take me back to the days of Heather Tom and her crew (pun intended). hehe. Mystery arc? Oh...? Well...more of Li works for me.

Oh, how the world turns. Earlier I posted online about crushes...only for my friend to message me not realizing I posted about something similar she posted...and now your post after that. The Universe be giving. Hehe. For it a bit silly for me but short version...I feel like I'm turned into a Miranda who USED to be a Samantha and going forward I'm not sure (yet) which one would work for me given how I've changed. Goodness knows one was more open to life than the other lol. But I said online I'm happy to see that I do have crushes (okay some tea, a simply stable tatt bartender who also is in several bands, a chef, and lover of all animals; the local UPS guy, a local postman who I actively started flirting my bday week, and a pool player with a bubble butt) because that means that there are still guys in the world who can attract and hold my attention just by being. And for me, given the last year of my life, it also gives me hope there's someone out there for me that IS NOT toxic. So seeing your post about not giving up on love (while working out with BEING HUMAN US SEASON 3 in the background...which in some ways is the basic plot just with vampires, werewolves, and ghosts) warms my heart. Thank you. Sorry for my tangent. Yeah seeing Sara being matchmaker with really does a good job with making her relatable because everyone across the world have had that happen at some point. Yeah, Sara definitely has established (and Ayan and Brooks posted at her about last season) an image that she's careful with. But I was thinking of her image from the point of view of her as this guru. I totally did not think about her angle of image as an Emirate. Duh! Silly me...makes it all make even more sense. Fingers crossed that Sophie cameos again this year. Juliet...not so much. hehe. Hahahaha!!!! Going forward...I can't unsee that when I see her now.

That sounds right when it comes to Ryan Murphy though. Young and hot and this one can act so...

Oh, I totally understand, too. Ironically, I'm finding myself in a similar situation to her...not to mention I've been enjoying how independent I have grown as I've been on a path of self-discovery after a traumatic last year. And I've been open, but I still feel tense at the idea of meeting someone. And here, the pool is VERY small for such a big city. So I understood after a moment what she meant. But he appeared actually genuine (vs me here hehe) so I was hoping she would give him a chance. Looking forward to their date this week. I hope not though. Brooks played her cards right IMO last season so she better not get hit with the second season curse. Meanwhile, Caroline has been playing her cards right so far. She's really giving LoL Caroline (but a little bit mature) again and I love it.

RHoDubai I thought it was just okay. Which is odd to me because the S2 opener was pretty solid. This episode (outside of the fashion) was just there for me. I can't put my finger on why. THINGS I LIKE: THE RESOLUTION. Last week, it was Sara vs Ayan. And this week...resolution. What I love about it was it brought back what used to be a more HW staple...the one-on-one brunch talk. It used to be when housewives were feuding within the group, they would go and sit down ALONE and deal with it. Now people want to do these talks in a group, and it unsurprisingly goes left. So good on them being adult enough to do so. Speaking of...interesting to see Lesa, Ayan, and Caroline at a table themselves given what's coming and the tension. NEW GIRL. First of all, I want to say while I thought Taleen's hubby was cute and personality-wise is screaming my type, online was really thirsting for him and I don't see it the way they were acting. I guess I was thinking Romain Zago hot, but smh. So far, I like Taleen. I said it last week by her connection to X-Tina and her past as a up-and-coming musician. This week she continued to be a good ride-or-die for Brooks. However, at the same time, she clearly has her own mind and doing what the best newbie Housewife should do...get to know the other girls and form their own judgement. LITTLE TALES. I giggled at Lesa's story with her mother. And I really laughed at Sara...cuz GUUUUUURLL!!! I don't have a problem with bald men. And we know I love scruff. So together the guy Taleen was trying to match Sara up with was a catch. And Sara was being so stand-off-ish though I understood. It showed another layer to Sara who is going to need to show a lighter side. And I was shocked to see next week she DID go on a date with the guy. And then we have Brooks' and her recurring drama at the Glass House. And Ayan and her business. Even Caroline is busy with the dramatic Sergio. So...everyone has some story going on versus just one overarching story. I like that. YOU CAN'T HAVE A HOUSEWIFE SHOW WITHOUT...And of course, it would not be a HW show without someone feuding. And it seems to be (right now) the Tale of Two Carolines. Brooks is savage so formidable. Meanwhile, Caroline can be formidable herself when she's channeling her persona from LADIES OF LONDON. And so far this season, Caroline has done just that...something she made clear to me online since she's been engaging this year and making me just a little bit starstruck. So it could be fun, but... THINGS I DON'T LIKE WTF BROOKS...hunni, what is this? I have no idea why Brooks is coming for Caroline. And she is not being clear. And I find that it rings false. I am going to wait and see on it, but I can't decide if it is (I hope not) Production leaving something out so the audience does not know the basis of what the feud is about or is Brooks making drama so something is going on. I found Brooks to be messy last season, but pretty direct. So again, this feels false. WOMEN BUSINESS, NOT SERGIO BUSINESS. Well, at least Sergio did not walk over there with his Wig Kory Lite self, but him sending the ladies to the patio to interfere with the Carolines talk was just ugh. Boy, Caroline got this. Ok episode. Still looking forward to this week.

6-10 Awwww I got to see some Ashley after all!!! My reaction was just like Tucker's. I was not expecting to see her. And those Tucker/Ashley scenes...were soooo good. THAT was what had been missing since the start of this alter storyline. That back and forth. I also liked that Ashley was able to apologize to him. And she even tried to make amends with Audra. And there it was again! I said there was a scene a while ago where CC and BM looked like they had a bit of a spark as Alan and Traci. And there was something that the director was doing where they kept zooming in on Alan while Traci was talking after he was asking about Traci as a person that made me go hmmmm. Could they finally be giving Traci a new love interest? And okay Victor...you have my interest piqued. It was already there with his scene with Diane last week. Now he wants Michael to get closer to her. Clearly, we are about to get another round of him vs Jack. And since Victor wants Cole to get close to Kyle, I take it to mean I might actually be interested in the lame Kyle vs Diane story.

Hehe. Never stopped. I've been one since the SJB Carly scene on the pier with EB...back when Liz...to paraphrase the words from said scene...'was no angel.' But as someone else said, if there was anyone who I felt could write Jason/Liz back together it would be PM so I'm not sure about if it would happen now. But I've been liking the slow burn with them since Jason's return.

Agree. Issues aside, SB has definitely been connecting with the material and it shows. All of what you said. But I said I was one of those Liason fans bitd. Amen.