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4-8 That was a chore. lol. However, I hollered at Adam trying to screw over Victoria's plans when all he had to do was sit back. But...like father, like father I guess. Victoria should have just played all close to the vest and told NONE OF THEM. Okay, except for Nikki. Realizing I'm not liking this new Chance. Still stuck on Mr. Melissa O I guess.

You're welcome. As soon as I saw it, I figured you would want to see it. Now I need to find time to watch the flagship myself.

Ha!

4-6 I've said it before and I've said it again...I've been LOVING all of these flashbacks during Diane's return. Whoever went and found them so deserve a bonus. They have been so specific and worthy and definitely would not have been easy to find so I'm all for them getting. I did not see all of the Diane/Jack/Phyllis triangle Round 1 so some of them flashbacks have been eye opening. Like the Phyllis skinnydip one...and the one where Phyllis comes up to see Diane stroking Jack's hair as he plays with young Kyle. They have been oh so priceless. It is definitely clear that the writers are invested in this story...even if the story of how with Deacon and the cropse was eye rolling. There are beats that are surely being played. Twists like Phyllis still hating Diane, BUT willing to be the voice of reason in the situation (and we know I don't like Giggly Heffa, but credit where it's due). And the foreshadowing scene with Ashley, Traci, and Billy about Allie, not realizing that Diane is slowly but surely about to come back into their lives...excellent. But since they are clearly invested in the Diane returns story, it shows (pun unintended) in the other stories how not invested they are...cuz Nate changing careers...that is nothing but lip service. It would be something if Nate clearly was conflicted. Or what if Olivia showed up and disapproved which put her in conflict with Lily or Devon because they felt it was a slight to Neil's memory? Noah falling into a depression has potential, but again that (like Chance's PTSD) is soo undercooked. Not to mention a lot of telling and not showing. The writers did not show Jack calling Kyle...a missed beat...but I STILL feel they are more invested in that story than Nate, Chance, or Noah...and they are the next generation. In fact, the only other story I feel the writers are focused on is Victoria's revenge on Ashland. And even that felt half-hearted given the great intervention scenes of Victoria vs everybody. Oh....off screen Victor pulled some strings to keep them in town. Oh...ok. However, we let AH play what she plays well...an ice bitca...and she hits Ashland where he hurts? But...time will tell.

4-6 I am still waiting for a fakeout a la DAYS Melaswen. That said...those scenes were crazy!!!! But again...SHEILA. Happy that if anyone found them, it was Deacon. And it says a lot about him that he was able to move past his issues with Ridge and call to let him know. And wow at Sheila keeping it together when Deacon found her. If anything bugged me, it was that the Carter story really and truly has upped and vanished. I would rather had that as a B plot while the Sheila drama was going down instead of Ridge, Taylor, and Thomas in between scenes just talking about Steffy and memories with no flashbacks.

4-4 GET HIM, AVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, how stupid is Nickolas to be falling for this 'fake' act when she is anything, but fake with everyone not Spencer/Nickolas? Wow. Nothing too major to bind everything together right now, but I've been liking the developments. First of all...HARMONY IS BEING NEIL'S DEATH!!!!??? Because they weren't already doing a good job at organic conflict with Alexis and Harmony by Sam's clear disdain as well as Molly's concern? Not to mention how Harmony is slowly falling into the Nina/Willow/Wiley mess. And now we have Neil's brother with a file on her. I thought a good job was done because we have been watching Alexis get back into the thick of PC stuff. Meanwhile, Harmony has been off in her own corner, brought into slowly. Now they are in each orbit and gradually dealing with that. So perfect time to move them from C burner to a nice B plot. Second of all...The Trina story. I liked that as soon as it went down 1) Portia was there and TAGGERT. Glad I loved seeing them together and Taggert was about to tear that police office up for his girl. 2) Everyone immediately just went ESME. No hesitation. Carly and Ava at the Metro Court with Sonny and saying her name in unison was a hoot. 3) AP stepped up her game as Esme. She's been great so far, but more in a 'I hate her' way...somewhere in the last few weeks of this...perhaps around the Ryan reveal...she moved to 'love to hate' for me. And one cannot help but wonder what she will do next. I am looking forward to Ava making good on her threat a la GOSSIP GIRL vibe on her. That's for sure. As for the recast, I've been enjoying her for the most part so far with TA...but I am still undecided on if she and AC have chemistry to me, but I thought I saw a spark in this week's promo so I will wait and see. Love that Scotty is her lawyer, too. If anyone can get to the bottom of it...it will be he. And if not he...Sonny...Ava...Carly...now that I think about it...The Trina story is bringing everyone together. hehe Third of all...Scotty and Nina??? I am all for more Scotty. If anyone will make sure Nina gets it...or a secret comes out...it will be Scott. So I am here for it. Awwww at Laura and Liz interacting. But Laura always makes my viewing better. Is it too much to see Dr. O vs Ms. Wu?

EXTENDED DC PROMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EXACTLY!!!! I am so looking forward to getting caught up enough that I can enjoy it. From what I've seen on Twitter, everyone lost their &*(. Teresa ain't perfect, but Marge ain't no saint...regardless of what she thinks. Just like I mentioned about Candiace and Gizelle falling out, this fallout was also a long time coming so I will be enjoying as well as what tea has already been spilled over Teresa vs Marge at the reunion. BH HAHAHAHAHAHHA at the mess. AND ANNNNNND....ANDY...YOU AND WWHL BETTER WATCH YOUR BACK. 😜 RHOA But wait!!!! There's MORE...

You a mess. 😜

I definitely felt it more in that promo than I have on the show since the recast started.

NEW TEASER FOR DC!!!

THIS. THIS.

RHOM I like this approach. Most HW shows would have an event or something to build up to. But...that's not really needed here because the Miami Housewives were always about being big and on the move pre-reboot anyway. Nice to see that has not changed. As a result, there's a nice slow burn going on that I am enjoying. It also leads to little moments like when Lisa saw Larsa out on a date. But that said...Alexia, Alexia, Alexia. I have always found her fascinating to watch even as a FOH during Season 2. Said what you want, but it was clear who ran Las Cubas back in the day. And here she is truly a walking, talking telenovela. See Alexia be there for her son Frankie. Watch Alexia get ready for her wedding to Todd. React as she tries to get her troubled son Peter on board as he is clearly dissing her and her new man with a IDGAF stare. And here comes her investigating her dead husband's gay lover. She can even do comedy as was seen when she got stuck in Nicole's bathroom. Meanwhile, there she was with Las Cubas pot stirring with Nicole's common law husband. She had A LOT going on ALONE. And we know I LIVE Miami's supporting cast. This week we had Alexia's gay friend, Guerdy's assistant. Todd. Peter. The fabulous Kiki!!! I cannot wait to see who pops up next. Good second episode. ALEXIA. QUEEN. Though I must admit that this episode made me think about all those tweets I saw about how she currently looks similar to NJ Teresa. And there were a few times when I would imagine her with dark hair. Not helped by her moving around like a (fashionable) Mob wife. All thing that I've loved about her has been that she always put it all out there. If anything, love her to bites, I did wonder if as she has grown older, if it had made her more OTT about it where I was used to her bringing it all out in a more organic way. MARYSOL. LOL!!! She has become her mama's daughter. A light funny force all onto her own. Her and Alexia are such the dynamic duo and I'm still laughing at the bathroom scene. Liked that her and Kiki made up. LISA. I smiled every time I see her with her kids. After all, that was her thoroughline throughout the show. To have kids. And now that she had, was the dream over? Shocked to hear that her and Lenny had problems. Good to see they are trying to make it work. Though...echoes of Joanna and Roman? GUERDY. Awwww high school sweethearts. That said...I loved seeing more of her life. I found her and her husband seeing. He is so quiet. And she is so high wattage. And yet...they work. Perhaps it is where my head is but #couplegoals. hehe. JS. And lord...her fashion, her fashion, HER FASHION. I loved what she wore to Nicole's dinner. And one of her Confessional was done by PROJECT RUNWAY's reboot's first new winner Sebastian Grey (he of the foine smile) and I was living for it. LARSA. I continue to feel she's just...there. I didn't dislike her at all. Funny since I felt I would dislike her. Not helped by how she trolls Adriana in real life. That said...the shade Las Cubas was throwing at her in their Confessionals though. But...I thought they were friends. LOL!!! NICOLE. I also thought she was just there. No hotties like Larsa's first event, but she was something getting that Giesha table though. JULIA. Ahhhhhh...this is what everyone was talking about. And yeah,..I do see chemistry between her and Adriana. Things that make you go hmmmmmm. And now...Alexia is going to meet the gay lover. Lord... Come on, next week!!!! I know I can't wait. La Dame and everyone warned Candiace to tread lightly because chances were good people would try to take her down post-reunion. Should be fun.

I meant to comment on this. I am down for Candiace vs Gizelle. It has been a long time coming and with Monique out of the way, it was a matter of time before they went at each other.

GET 'EM, NINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ewwwww don't put that out there!! 😜

I agree. That has been a BIG worry of mine through all these writer changes. Thankfully (for now) no one has gone there.

I agree. It's been a while since I've been a regular viewer, but I see all this potential. There just needs to be more of it...

I believe the diagnosis came after. From there thus the various writing regime changes, they truly did very slowly and very surely reset her IMHO. She tried (note I said tried) to do it without a man, went to thrapy, starting doing odd jobs/services, went back to college for a pyschology degree if I remember correctly, and then landed at the police station as a receptionist while still doing classes. Under Mal Young, she had a LOT of fierce scenes where I didn't feel like Sharon was just saying it to 'act' like she was strong...but she was back to being strong and a heroine. One of the few things I liked under Young.

*gasps*

Well...it's a start.

OC Why would Jennifer tell the group about her drama with Ryan at Shannon's dinner, Heather? Because like this episode, Jen is a bore. And if she wants to keep her orange, she needs to start bringing it. But...yeah, that was a bore. I guess I was expecting more from Heather's return. I definitely was expecting a feud with Shannon. But thankfully, Shannon took the wise move, and just kept to herself and focused on everything BUT Heather. As a result, Heather is faltering. Yeah, the others treat her like a Queen Bee, but there's been no conflict post Nicole's vanishing. Thank God for Noella. Love her or hate her, her Gemini energy is causing drama. She is where Shannon should be in a feud with Heather...and not even Heather can keep her down. Meanwhile, she is becoming good friends with Shannon. And this episode, she and Emily got into it. Speaking of Emily, that's something that gives potential to what's to come. One thing Emily (and Gina) have been doing this season has been pot stirring. And that pot stirring has led to some messy drama. And this episode Emily starts with getting from Shannon if she was jealous of Heather and Gina's growing friendship. Looking forward to seeing where that goes...

BH GIRL, BYE. Such a piece of trash.