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BH I admit...I've been on the fence. I think we all know I pulled an online walkout on the reunion last season because this show is all about controlling the narrative. And seeing online...not to mention the doc on She Who Is Fake and Inherently Cold...it just left such a bad taste in my mouth that they were letting her lie through her teeth IMHO. I did like Garcelle putting Ex Soap Opera Star in her place, and Kyle having her back. The last few seasons, there have just been so too many times where I just feel it's more overproduced to the point of feeling TOO fake, rather than organic. And with Kyle playing both sides of the fence, it's moreso. However...that trailer...and the fact people do not appear to want to back down to EriFake this year...was enough for me to at least watch Episode 1. And...it was intriguing. Since Garcelle clearly has cards she has not played yet...like Kyle in her cover...the other members of the Coven have no choice but to pick a new target. Crystal? Yeeeah no. During when it was filmed and our world now...that would not look good. But Sutton...someone on their level? Why not? LOL!!! However, Sutton has learned her lesson...or taken good advice from Garcelle...cuz she is coming in hot with tongue in cheek wit and not backing down in Episode 1 from what I can tell. And it sounds like tonight will be more of the same. So...go her!!! Meanwhile...the break-in. Le sigh. Given what I've seen so far of the comments here, I have to agree with the theory that it was real and Dorit did not know. Yes, the timing is VERY suspect since at the time we all knew that Dorit was on the cutting block. Perhaps PK's shady creditors wanted to make a point. But again...just a theory. She might had to go back over her story and it came across as rehearsed, but her at Kyle's freaking out at the dogs barking, and her on the bench, clearly traumatized....felt very real to me. So...out of the gate... KYLE. Major side-eye. The first scenes filmed was her daughter's party and Garcelle/Sutton in Miami so the brief flashback gave back good memories. That said...like her fellow members of the Coven...she was coming for Sutton and...le sigh...painting a narrative. From her crying at the window for no reason so she looks sympathetic (perhaps filmed after the scene ) to her attempting to roast Sutton in her Confessional when it was clear Sutton was being...Sutton, well...we see you. I also saw that look she was giving Dorit when Dorit was telling her story. Her look screamed 'darn, she is a good actress.' Weird since I felt Dorit was being sinecere. Just...she is going to be a mess this season...I feel it. DORIT. I agree with others. She looks so beautiful without makeup/glam. And the dichotomy of her at the start of the episode and then the breakin...it was just heart breaking to watch her. EX SOAP OPERA STAR. Well, I give her this...she gives great Confessional. But her trying to make a feud with Sutton happen is hilarious. Girl, SHUT UP. ERICFAKE. Well...my opinion has not changed. My opinion being... And she still has the nerve to say that that money was not transferred and she was cleared and it was reported, but she herself could not said where. And then thinks Sutton owes her an apology? At least, Garcelle was so not believing her lies. So yay!!! GARCELLE. Oh, how I love her. I love everything she wore. I loved her friendship with Sutton. I loved that she was not buying what EricFake was selling. Stay on that, Queen. CRYSTAL. I am amazed at how far she and Sutton have come from 'LEATHER PANTS'gate. lol. Outside of that, she was giving a really good HW not-snobby elite vibe and I was digging it. SUTTON. MVP for me. Perhaps someone tipped her off. Or perhaps after being around for two years and seeing what happened with Denise and of course Garcelle. So she knew they would try to come for her. And she lined her pens up. Getting good advice from Garcelle. Checking Kyle for being Producer Kyle and letting her no...no double standards on her lack of empathy when NO ONE picked out EricFake for her lack of empathy for those orphans and widows. And then knowing her comments about Ex Soap Opera Star would cause some mess. Well, at least she owned it. TAKE NOTES. So good start for me. And watching Episode 2 Sutton is STILL giving me life. OMG yes. It was sooooo good, I rewatch the fight during my workout today. They were all giving (and I think for the first time for me Adriana during the scene being silent, but staring at the mess was the most like old her she has been for me). YES!!! I think you really hit it and it makes sense. Miami has always been a place of big personalities from the people I've met to watching the show. And that makes them all so fascinating to watch. I would love more Alexia vs Nicole. And can't wait until next week. Yeah, I've still behind on OC but saw the dinner party and yeah, that last scene with them in the car and he was talking to the driver or the driver was talking to him...Ryan's whole look was he was used to that from her. It was sad to me.

LOVE.

5-6 After the drama of the last few weeks, I found this Friday kinda low key. So assuming this new guy is not a refaced Morgan...could he be a Novak or part of that new mob family that's hiding in the wings? I did like watching the aftereffects of Harmony's rampage. Sasha trying to keep her drug use under wraps and how it continues to be more and more messy and Valentin has a clue (not to mention he has his romance with Anna and how it conflicts with the Jennifer Smith/new mob boss story). Carly letting Willow know about Neil and her not being Harmony's...but not telling her who her mother is. Speaking of Mom...that court battle with Nina showing her claws again and teaming with Scott. Against Diane? I want those court scenes!!! And the stories are looping back around to the hospital staff. Amy vs Terry is coming. And while predictable, I am surprised that Amy does not know who her brother is dating...nor Terry does not whom his sister is. Really? I like how it loops in their co-workers though. I live for Terry and Britt's growing friendship and still be able to have conflict due to being co-COS. Speaking of COS, Britt really is doing a great job at it. I love her scenes with TJ and getting to see how TJ feels after losing his first patient. Those were some great scenes. Now I just need the writers to loop back around to Epiphany testing that test. And I love when tv shows acknowledge STAR WARS so I was here for those cute Chase/Brooklyn/Violet scenes.

Hahahahaha!!!! Good times indeed. I definitely cannot wait for her to find out. Given that ring she gave Eric, I suspect it will be soapy as heck.

Thank you for this. I dk though. POSE is a TOUGH act to follow. And I don't know (outside of the moms) if anyone draws me in like Mama Blanca did. Or even Damon who was our eyes into the world of ballroom dance. Here? I like seeing the diversity, but I don't feel like I am represented. But this is only a glance. It made me think of the new GOSSIP GIRL. I hope it does not take it long to find its footing like GOSSIP GIRL did. Willing to give it a chance just on the strength of the diversity and Kim Cantrell.

Wow. That is sad to hear. So young.

RHOM OMG!!!! Day 1 of the Hampton trip was EVERYTHING. Lisa vs Alexia. Nicole vs Marysol. Nicole vs Larsa!!! Okay, Nicole vs Las Cubas!!!!!! She...HELD...HER...OWN. I've been liking Nicole so far with her story with her father. Not to mention her wealth. But wow...in her first group confrontation, she not only held her own and stood up for herself, but she went for the Queen, too. And by Queen I mean ALEXIA. Impressive. And then...Lisa. Lisa, Lisa, Lisa. Thank you for the news, @Cat. It does color this episode since Lisa really was in a crappy mood. It makes me wonder if she knew something was coming. And she wanted to take it out on everyone. Alexia is stressing about her wedding. Annnnnd explosion. I liked that Nicole stood up for her, but came from a good place. So of course Las Cubas had to turn the tables. It kinda of reminded me of what happened to Garcelle last season on BH where the Coven kept attacking her until she broke down crying. But...this doll was not going to break...and I LIVE!!! But there was such a good mess from everyone. I felt like everybody got a moment this episode (shoutout to Kiki for her fashion, her reactions, and the fact she was over the bs at one point and just wanted to use the restroom) and the episode was so much more awesome for it. And next week is more of Nicole taking on? I'm in. ALEXIA. Up until the ending I just felt like she was pretty low key this episode. I can't believe she was talking about sexy undies with Frankie right there. That said...she didn't lie. Then we had her vs Lisa. Two stressed out women. And the moment Nicole opened her mouth to voice that sometimes Alexia can be snappy, she was a target. So of course Marysol and she tried to pounce on her. They just were not ready for her to fight back. And that tea that Alexia might be talking behind Marysol's back...? hmmmm LISA. Yeah, she was being a little terror, wasn't she? lol. I appreciated that Nicole could voice her first impression to her and she did not hold it against her. I did laugh at Larsa checking her though. Speaking of... LARSA. Look at Larsa joining the fray. And she ended Lisa so easily that I hollered. Now Larsa vs Nicole? I thought they were evenly matched. And then I laughed at how Scottie Pippen ain't trying to be seen on camera. JULIA. She is just such a ray of light. And she showed so much of who she is when she stepped into Nicole vs Las Cubas when she had no skin in that fight. It was the right thing to do. Meanwhile, her and Adriana made great peanut gallery...along with fabulous Kiki. NICOLE. Oooooo look at you!!! I totally understand strained relations with fathers since I had one with my own father growing up. So that was hard to watch, but understandable. And I liked she was trying to be the voice of reason in the Lisa vs Alexia argument. And then to have Las Cubas come for her for that...and she brought out her claws while leveling at them calmly and logically. God, that was sooooooo good. It was unexpected, but it was just fascinating to watch. Her doctor side in that fight and her Cuban side when Alexia thought she was going to slip into another language and Nicole follow her dance step to danc step. It was interesting to see someone match Alexia. I don't think we usually see that. MARYSOL. Love that Elsa moment with Alexia. That said...messy. It gave me shades of her vs Lea. So...who can one believe? ADRIANA. Oh, Adriana...so extra. And if those rumors are true for Season 5...well...

KIRBY LIVES!!!!

5-4 Wow what a ride! I really can't believe that Harmony is gone. All the possibilities that the writers were setting up. That said...her unraveling has been fun to watch. My only disappointment is that NLG couldn't be around for it, but I really love the temp and she really does a good job embodying Alexis to me. But anything that involves Alexis and Carly teaming up is not going to be boring. And now Carly has a secret over Nina. Again. Lord. But I have to admit it continues to surprise me how much mileage the writers are getting out Carly/Sonny/Nina. What appeared to have peaked when Carly walked in on Sonny/Nina, has continued the slow burn approach (at least for me) that they were using on Sonny/Nina in Nixon Falls. And the more debilerated the pace, the more the stakes are raised. Now we have Michael and Sonny falling out. We have Dante being in the middle. We now have a fight over Wiley. AND of course...Carly about who Willow is now. While the triangle is slow (and I liked the slow build to Nina and Sonny and if they can handle the other now that they are not in Nixon Falls and that dance they did). I am curious to see if Harmony's death will damage the friendship among Willow and Sasha. I continue to LIVE for every time Laura needles Esme on what she's doing. But I do feel she's too late as she already has her claws into Nikolas. With all these other stories building, I think now is the time for the reveal on Liz. Speaking of which I am sad that the teens have vanished again. I am happy to see Mac and Felicia are getting another story. And I am curious to see where they are going with Spinelli. I am sure that I've said that I like that Austin and Maxie are together because that keeps Austin from any of the characters I like having to prop him (sorry, Max), but I liked the scene they had a few days ago about money, life goals, etc. They were finally written with something of substance and Maxie reflecting on how far she's come was refreshing. It resonated a little with what's going on with me. So bonus. Any day where I can see Brooklyn and Chase together is a good day.

5-10 OMG! At the turnaround. Friday cliffhangers aside, all the Sheila/Steffy/Finn stuff has been nicely paced (outside of trying to restart the Hope/Liam/Steffy triangle...ewww no). But Steffy remembering...oooooo JMW has really and truly been acting her a$% off and I've been loving it. And it goes without saying that THIS TIME, Steffy played it smart and had backup. Cuz...SHEILA. And so far...I like that yep Sheila is trying to wiggle her way out of this confrontation with Steffy. Meanwhile I love that as the main story is climaxing, the writers wisely started another story. Donna back with her Honey Bear. Who would have thought? I guess it shouldn't be surprising given Eric's own history and she has been pinning for a while. But...while Quinn is one to talk...you just know someone is going to get slapped. Or perhaps that will lead Quinn back to Carter. And NOW Paris wants to get insecure. Ooooo the possibilities.

5-11 'Welcome back, B@itch.' Darn Ashley...tell us what you really think. Lol. Diane's return continues to be THE storyline. I actually caught myself FFing through Billy/Victoria and only some of Nikki/Victor to get to it. Cuz that family vs Diane was delicious. I thought they all gave as good as they got. And then...enter Allie. Meanwhile...well...I saw a bit of spark between JM and SW in their scene. But I find it well to see SW around him given it was Maura who was with him. But tbf, I find it weird period sometimes with Victor and Nikki (only sometimes though) just due to my memories of AD. And SW just plays haunted oh so well. And then there would be brief moments when old Diane comes out. I do find myself wondering though if it is possible that her and Allie could be cahoots. And it continues to be a shame that Keemo isn't there in the flesh. So that was the Billy podcast. Meh. I'm not sure how I feel about the Rey stuff now. While it feels like an afterthought, I can't say that Sharon is not working miracles with her work. And ooooo at the mention of Crystal. I had forgotten about her. Potential conflict for Mariah and Tessa? Did the Ashland story just vanish? And I just cannot get into Nate not being a doctor. Can we throw Imani at him though?

I believe it. Everyone (especially JMW) are acting their butts off. And it's a perfect storm in how much they paced it just well enough with cliffhangers every Friday AND started a juicy B story (Honey Bear and Donna together again...what will Quinn's reaction be?) as that is climaxing at the same time.

BH I gotta give credit where credit is due...Ex Soap Opera Star brought it...easily my favorite. EriFake...easily my least favorite. She tried...and fell flat. Love the tongue in cheek-ness of Garcelle and Sutton. And I expect BETTER from the 'new villain...who is here.'

Shady Phae Phae??? OC Well...I guess it's in the air then...

Hehe...the guy and blonde are from the show MDL Los Angeles. That said...LOVE that picture.

@Faulkner and @NothinButAttitude, I'm not going to see it until later. Do tell me Sheree is not out of practice on dragging heffas and got Drew good?

LOVE.

RHOM Looking like that rumor is true @Cat ‘RHOM’ star Lisa Hochstein, Lenny Hochstein spark breakup rumors (pagesix.com)

THIS.

AMEN.

Heeeey Cutter!!!!!!!!! But as who...? Jealous. But yep...he does. And he is. lol.

I agree with that. I do wonder could it be because Mal Young gave her character those Kristenque edges by the Abbott Blood Clause arc if that has been how Eileen going forward has played. Still very layered, but definitely not how she used to play Ashley versus how Eileen does Kirsten. I see what you mean, but I just cannot take my eyes off her when I see her on screen.

Hahaha! I still haven't watched outside of clips, but was it because they got a spinoff? I had always heard someone dropped a bombshell on her at the Season 1 reunion. Well...she did get beat up during Season 3 filming. The question is...will they show it?

I know I don't say this enough @YRfan23, but thank you.

RHOM Another good episode. Pajama parties. Fashion. (Guerdy, Julia, KiKi with her Black Swanque dress when they entered Lisa's penthouse!!!) And there was such juicy drama between Guerdy hoping off on telling Alexia that the venue fell through. They built that up through the episode nicely. And then at the pajama party the Julia/Adriana relationship got a little messy with Lisa playing games. Finally we had Nicole meeting with her dad and immediately seeing he is drunk. I loved how it was all paced and I cannot wait for next week in the Hamptons and we get to Larsa bringing some drama. ALEXIA. I've been so busy that I forgot that I DIDN'T post about Episode 5. I guess work drama really has kept me busy. lol. But I loved the sincere, but still messy drama of Todd vs Peter. I thought his heart was in the right place. However...his delivery...was how I know people take how I talk. HAHAHAHA!!! I prefer straight forwardness though I have finally learned some tact. It was intense and Frankie WAS RIGHT THERE. And I admit that I liked Todd told Alexia how it is...she DOES enable Peter. That she got defensive...well a hit dog will holler. I was happy to see they all made up at the end, but I feel like that will come up again. This episode...I hollered at Alexia turned about sitting on faces with Frankie RIGHT THERE. Overall, she was light in this episode other than the wedding drama. LISA. Messy, messy Lisa. hehe. And God bless her. I hope the rumor that surfaced aren't about her though since I liked Lisa and Lenny during the old days. For now, seeing her spend money for a pajama party. And be game for flirting Julia (and Julia flirting) was a hoot. And oh, the looks Adriana was giving. Girl, why you jealous? *stares* JULIA. It was nice to see more of her. And...I get it. Her light headed personality and openess, that is just her. And even if she is not flirting, it COMES across that way. Such a Gemini thing. lol. But I cannot help, but love her spirit. And goodness know she was good humored and game to play along with Lisa. ADRIANA. I liked that she explained why she is close to Julia. Awwww at her being lonely. BUT...why you jealous? GUERDY. OOOoooo at her not telling Alexia immediately that the venue fell through. It gave the episode a nice plot, and it is relateable. I'm not sure that the news couldn't have waited until after the pajama party though. That should have been a night to have fun. And THEN go back to reality. But alas... NICOLE. Look at Nicole being able to fly off to a restaurant in the world whenever she wanted for a double date with Martina and Julia. #richhunni That her man is the pilot is a bonus. But when her dad said 'how do you know it's only four?' Lord, I gasped. Messy, messy. LARSA. Not much here though I liked seeing more about her daughter. And it looks like she will be in the mess next week. And I'm ready. Good episode. BH Potential Taglines...?