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7-9 First of all, YAASSSS, LIZ, YASSSS!!!! I've gotten so used to her being styled a specific way...even out of nurses' clothes, that it was refreshing to see her in something different. That sleeveless blouse thing was great and she looked breathtaking. I was like YOU GO, GIRL! I'm sorry it's for Finn, but she just looked GOOD. I was sitting here and starting to think if there was anything (outside of Sprina) that I'm liking. Honestly, I'm liking all the stuff with Portia/Curtis/Zeke/Jordan. Curtis since....oh, last week...has slooooowwwwwly had moments when the acting has not been meh. And Zeke is just FOINE. I know my opinion of this version of Jordan is different from everyone here, but perhaps if the actor has brought some energy out of the actor playing Curtis, he can do the same with Jordan. And...so far...he's not completely islanded yet so I'm interested. This conversation with Anna...who sounded like Anna versus Black Widow today...and Sonny was intrigued. Does that mean the writers are FINALLY looping back around to who is coming after Sonny this time per that Jennifer Smith's phone call from last year? I hope so. It's been going on for long enough methinks. Awwww at Chase/BLQ getting along. But I've liked every moment this week where Chase got shirtless. But they also remind of something I like from time to time...a period (not short at that) of a couple being a HAPPY couple. Thanks to BLQ's intertwined with Tracy (smart move), there will be drama between them, but for now...they are good. And even outside of Tracy...the tension between Grandpa and Tracy can also be an area of conflict for them. Not to mention their general personalities. Speaking of Tracy...of course, I love anything involving Ms. Tracy Quartermaine!!!! And she has a lot going on. I'm intrigued to see what her endgame with Deception will be. And then she has to deal with Ned. And of course, she has that growing rivalry with Grandpa. Battle on, Lioness. Other than check in with folk, I think that's really what is holding my attention at the moment. PS. I find NuMolly's acting...uh...interesting. She definitely gives off a vibe to me like she sat down and studied HP's acting. But it's like maybe she crossed it over with a CW actress. So...it's odd to watch, but I can't look away either. Meanwhile, I'm actually getting quickly used to KM which surprises me...though I shouldn't be since I liked her Abby on DAYS. I still feel like everyone else they should not rush this surrogacy storyline until the audience is used to the audience is used to the recasts. Just so funny to see Molly and Kristina FINALLY getting storylines, but they are recasts. And like a few of you I would rather see Kristina more in Sonny's world which it appeared they were going there when Lexi was still there.

No lies told! And I'm playing catch-up today so I'm excited that I get to see some shirtless Thomas soon. hehe.

OOooooh how I justs hollered. But I agree. Regardless of how much it is nice to see MM's chest (though I preferred his post-pandemic bod) and how annoyed I am now at Kyle, I can admit that it's nice to see something going on with Kyle and Summer. We knew it was a matter of time befor the actions of their mothers hit that marriage and the build to it as a subplot to the 'Giggly Heffa Ain't Dead' story has been honestly fascinating to watch in a 'how low can Summer/Kyle go in their secret keeping' way. I do feel invested for sure. Oh, I'm sooooooooo looking forward to AL letting loose. And she has the fire to do it, too. So a Summer/Audra confrontation scene will be great to watch. Just AL having Summer stare daggers as Audra walked away the other day had me.

I admit I'm tempted to rewatch somewhat. The question...start from Season 4 like I did the first time...or go all the way back to the beginning...lol.

Which is why your story idea with Hilary and Jill rocked. And then you added more detail. I don't know yet if JG is going to do the same. Yes, Devon is connected, but unless they not only bring back the set and we see people there AND Chance is still living them or making appearances there, yes, it will ring false. Even with what we have...Jill can easily pop in for an extended visit. As could Nina. With what is going on with Summer/Kyle/Audra, I could see Chance letting her stay there, too so she don't have to see Audra and wanting to show she can stand on her own when the Phyllis stuff blows up. Add on Chance's lingering feelings for Abby...AND Summer/Abby's own history...and there could be some potential drama. And that's just off the top of my head.

7-3 SCOTTY!!!! I was pleasantly surprised to see him. Really, Gladys? This is how far we are going for Ms. Wu? Smh. Well, it's nice to see a darker turn for her that hopefully leads to her being written out. I actually feel sad for Sasha. Speaking of caring, dare I say it...Cody has moved in and out enough in the storyline that I no longer feel like he is being shoved down my throat. And that, of course, means that I kinda care a little bit about his story now. And I care about Mac. That said, these writers really need to tighten up on storyline points. I was even wondering why Willow was STILL in bed when they gave her those cells ages ago. OOooooo so that was what you all were talking about with Esme/Spencer/Trina? Hmmmm...yeah, I don't like them bonding either over memories that she does not even remember (yet?). I did like how Sprina themselves continue to be their own worst enemy so really don't need an external drama...Portia aside btw. As expected, I knew Joss would open her big mouth and in the process Trina would get a clue about that evidence and Spencer still having it. Now they don't had their first fight before Date Number 1. Let's see how it goes. Oh, Lord...not Cyrus again. So Austin is just a plot device now? And not even Ava sleeping with him like the one and done he is (with comedy music, really?) is making him interesting to me. I don't mind it, but I feel like Lucy and Martin are now the couple that everyone runs to...which Orbecht and Scotty used to be for a good minute. Ned as Spoiler for Sonny/Nina? Uh...?

HELL-HO, CANADA!!!! And in old school boxers, too??? MMMMmmmmmmmmmmm

Given how Kyle has been...even though he has the right to be mad...I am all for Summer getting her lickback.

Me, no. While I enjoyed Cameron's arc in the too-brief weeks we had him, the fact that was going on or climaxing as Sally was losing her baby was giving me STRONG shades of the end of his DAYS run...which I had been defending him somewhat from what I remember...up until the infamous rape on the famed Horton couch. And it had gotten too dark for me to watch before it got to that point. Currently I am enjoying what I'm seeing for the most part, but side-eyeing waiting for the other shoe to drop. I meant though your thoughts...unless you might not be viewing day to day about how Chance came by Devon's and asked him, Abby, and Dominic to move into the mansion. It's been touched a few other times over the last...week and a half...with scenes of Devon debating moving since the penthouse has so many memories of Neil for him. I have wondered if they were going to have someone else more in. And it appears in one of the recent episodes I watched that Lily might be moving in to keep it in the family (as Devon phrased it when he asked her). All of it just made me think of how you been talking about your story about characters moving into the Chancellor mansion and the drama that would entail if the right people were there. Abby has already addressed how she was afraid to do so because you never know when Nina will show up and she was still recovering from Nina dragging her at the bicentennial. Mmmmm...are people on the show reading the boards again...? Personally, I think so given the untucked shirt strike but lol.

6-27 Ha! I knew Spencer didn't destroy that evidence against Esme. I mean...DUH!!! And of course Joss would point Trina right at him for keeping it to himself. So here is Esme's presence again being a spoiler for Sprina. I do admit that I didn't get any romantic vibes from the scenes of Spencer/Esme together except yes, it was abrupt to see Spencer not being hostile to her for once. I'm already been over Anna's new storyline. And I'm still over it. She's ANNA DEVANE. No need for her to be doing Black Widow's arc from CA: WINTER SOLDIER. Though I loved how beautiful FH's dark hair was. Portia already knows about Curtis/Jordan? Hmm...too soon? I continue to love Zeke's arrival in PC because it appears to be shaking things up. And with a job to boot. Ms. Wu is always making an entrance!!! And thank God she put an end to this Cody/Gladys thing. Though Gladys in Ms. Wu's debt continues to get legs with that reveal about the doctor over Sasha's case. That said...Ms. Wu is truly getting set up for another nemesis for Sonny which is sad given how that tends to go. Speaking of nemesis...too many on this show in the shadows now.

7-5 Well, it's nice to see the untucked shirt strike is over. I see you, actors. Hehe. Now that she's in the driver seat due to Victoria's manipulations, Audra is vamping it up a little bit. And I'm NOT hating it. Her scene with Lily revealing that she was now in charge of Newman Media...oooo....that was good. Could we get another rivalry going for Audra? Cuz you know that one with Summer is coming. It's funny. I should be oh so mad at Summer and her marriage falling apart is her fault, too (yes, also Giggly Heffa), but Kyle is really not coming across as well at all. Yes, he should be angry. Three sex sessions. Sending flowers to Audra. Giving really douche flirt. Giving up the company and still whining when it was HIS choice. And I just feel sorry for Summer. Seeing all this talk about moving to the Chancellor mansion is making me think of your ideas, @DramatistDreamer? You think JG is up to something with that, or it's just lip service? I am wondering if something more is also coming of this story of Sharon being Cameron's benefactor.

MARCO!!! MARCO!!!

I like it. And the cameo.

Ooooooo

RHOM Oh, I felt like it's been 85 years since Season 5 ended. And I'm been impatiently patiently waiting for it to start on Bravo. And I got TWO episodes...ONLY TO FALL ASLEEP!!!! BUT...for NOW...it seems like my tv system is retaining the episodes so I sat down to watch the first two episodes. And what did I think? Well...even on multiple viewings...I felt Episode 1 was a lot. It felt very scatterbrained as we tuned back in for the girls. It was like off and running and you just had to keep up with it and figure out what was going on. Episode 2 was a little bit better about that. And YES, this was what I was living for!!! And by THIS, I meant all the wealth. I was explaining to my co-worker that I loved it because these ladies are rich. From their houses to Anthony's fleet of cars to Lisa throughout both episodes was drop dead gorgeous with all her outfit (my favorite being her pink one at Larsa's New Beginnings Party...she SOLD that), but they all looked gorgeous throughout. And some of the camera angles are soooooooooo breathtaking...like Lisa walking through the walkway and Guerdy comes up behind her...just wooow. Please keep this quality once it moves back to Bravo for Season 6. And then the Lenny of it all??? Woooow...I haven't even gotten to that clip that was all over Twitter...the hot mic one he did with his son RIGHT...THERE!!! But the little foreshadowing/flashforwards at the end of both episodes were chilling. And it was VERY clear at the end of Episode 1 with that dinner. Talk about awkward. Oh, and I forgot...the petty feuds!!! Alexia vs Guerdy! Lisa vs Larsa! Kiki doing whatever! That's what Housewives was built on and it is ridiculous, but hilarious at the same time! Speaking of the girls...so far... ALEXIA. It's weird seeing Alexia being supporting. Since she is a walking telenovela and most of last season was all about her, it's just...funny. I would say she was total background, except for her petty feud with Guerdy. And she saw Round 1 to Guerdy because Guerdy was gathering her with the quickness. How dare she was over there taking pot shots over a charity event that had to do with deceased members of Guerdy's family. Cuz she knew if Guerdy said ANYTHING about her deceased mother, Alexia would have been fuming. Has Alexia always been so un self-aware? LARSA. Well she came in hot!!!!! After being a wannabe Queen B that got interesting as last season went on, she went at it. Resolved her storyline from last season. Got into potential feuds with Adriana and Julia. Got into an actual (and petty) feud with Lisa. Gave a hottie guy AND an event. GUERDY. Looking fabulous as usual. And I loved that she was there for Lisa (with some light shade...of course). And I was loving the start of her petty feud with Alexia. I liked she tried to rise above. But when Alexia thought she was going to have her Queen Bee moment and Guerdy was going to bow down like Marysol someone else, Guerdy very nicely started to gather her with logic and common sense. Back down? Where? lol. I liked she had a little something going on, along with her own life. JULIA. I continue to enjoy seeing Julia's life and her friendship with Adriana...which is still fun. But it's clear they are not as...flirty...as they were last season. So nice they noticed. And I giggled at her conversation with the guy from New York. It was like a quirky scene from Sex and the City. NICOLE. At one point, I was like...saying aloud...god, i loooove that she is soooo rich. I like her and Anthony together...and loved his light shade at Larsa...foreshadowing her CURRENT relationship...hehe...who knew? We got follow-through scenes about her father. So different than Whitney Little Girl over on SLC. And so far...she's not feuding with anyone. YET. LISA. You know what? When the news broke with Lenny, it was shocking. And the more that came out, the worst it got. Lenny just seem horrible. And these first two episodes did nothing to take away from that. That said...that dinner scene at the end of Episode 1, it was clear that Lisa was fighting for her marriage...sadly with rose-colored glasses because that scene made it clear she was playing pretend and ignoring every time that Lenny was checked out. Guerdy made it clear at the end of Episode 2 in Confessional, that there was something more going on with her to be set off by Larsa's comments. Of course, Lisa knew her marriage was falling apart no matter how much she was trying to pretend otherwise. It just felt like everyone in the room felt it BUT her. So her feuding with Larsa was just deflection. And the interesting is...Lisa had never been hotter. Something about putting up this perfect image brought an edge DFWM vibe that you don't really see in Housewives much. It fit her. And her fighting with Larsa gave some good (okay and annoying) Housewives moments. Like calling out Kiki...who was correct in her Confessional (yay) for saying if your middle age men starts working out again all of a sudden...BEWARE! MARYSOL. I was actually liking her though her comedy moments do not seem as much fun as they were last season. And so they are becoming slate. Now getting stuck in Kiki's pot stirring...yeah, I felt that. Marysol seem stuck in a lot of her friends' mess and it was interesting to watch. ADRIANA. Hehe. Her and her dates. Now...when do I get my raven hair back? LOL!!! She and Julia were bringing the fun vibe. I can't wait for her to get into being messy. Cuz Adriana is soooo not background. At least, not for long. Me likey.

I sooo blame that on the writing. I really wish that they had really dug into what Imani meant when she was talking about people coming after the family money before so that was why she was antagonistic to Amanda. And maybe Amanda having to prove that she was who she said she was...and developing that prickly sister relationship between the two. Then maybe have someone try to disprove Amanda was who she said she was...given Amanda DID appear out of the blue. Enough wiggle room to make a good mystery AND develop that whole family better than the story I heard about how it went down...I stopped regularly watching after Imani served the restraining order to Amanda to stay about from their mother.

Oh, really?

I swear if Liam don't keep them lips away from Steffy!!!! That said...those breakup scenes with Hope and asking for a divorce...even I gasped. Has Wyatt always been an idiot? I felt the end of the Rome remote was too...abrupt. Steffy's reunion with Finn had more of a complete arc to it than this remote.

Now hold up one minute!!! So Noah and Allie are just vanished off to London. That's it? smh. And Kyle, Kyle, Kyle...not only went back for SECONDS but probably THIRDS in the shower. Wow.

Oooooh yes!!! At first, I was underwhelmed since it really does feel like it is going to built up to explode a la Season 6 since last season was as refreshed as Season 5 was. But after a rewatch...ooooh, I can't believe how those three blind mice are already coming for Drew. And for me...I'm going into the divorce Team Drew. And I don't mind seeing how she has grown from her first season as I know she will check all three of them. Speaking of checking...there goes Sandy Teddi Terri East Coast...being willingly blind to the point that Kenya was trying to make and running to make it into having a beef. For your sake, LINT, you better hold Kenya don't make it an issue. Oh, and our gays are back and throwing shoes? At Drew??? Tampa Ralph's lover? Cuz I will fall out. That said...wow...we are ALREADY at midseason? Are we liking it? GUUUUUUUUUUUUURLLLLLLLLLL!!!! I gasped and fell out the door the day that that popped out. I've enjoyed all the tweets, memes, and gifs. And YES, I immediately thought back to Alison Dubois as soon as all the tea started spilling. Somewhere Ex Soap Opera Star is seeing red that she's already forgotten with ACTUAL drama. Exactly!!! So many people forgot about that last line online as if they can't go back and watch the scene. The fact? Allison was RIGHT. ANDY BETTA BRING THEM CAMERAS BACK UP!!!! If we did it for Drew on RHOA (and we better get film about their race to the court house to file) and we got it with Scandoval on VPR, I hope they are going back to filming on BH. Also...regardless of the statement she made...sadly just like Monqiue and Chris...I am going to lean to PEOPLE'S side on that one. Cuz...look how it turned out.

Now when exactly did I become the Brenda Barett of my circle of friends that I'm talked about when I'm not there? Not that I don't mind coming down off my 'heavenly' pedestal (to paraphrase TB Carly) to snatch some wigs...

Hehe. Yep.

Marco!!!

Exactly!!

Ooooooo He is just a mess for someone with money.