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Same, ladies, same.
For me, it was how noticable the shift was.
Did you notice the shift as well?
When one Supreme fades, another one rises. There's a lovely Twitter thread that I read last night that I'll be linked because it's sooooo good. And that Supreme...is Garcelle.
Three years ago, she joined this group. And her first season, she did her own thing and sat back and observed. Year Two found her having to deal with the jealousy the ladies felt at her for becoming popular, but still forming natural connections. She got in some drama, but for the most she made moves. She studied. THIS YEAR, she has slowly been revealing...she not only appears to have been playing chess between than Kyle does, but she's been playing it WELL.
One thing she's been called out for last year was that she did not have Sutton as often as Sutton had her. Lesson learned. Because she's had Sutton's back every chance she's gotten. It is very clear that the target this season is Sutton. And Garcelle...has protected her 'Queen.' I honestly felt she told Sutton to bring receipts off camera to Harry's party. She stepped in when Sutton might have backed down, with her authenticity weaponized to prove the receipts are real. She also subtly checked EricFake at the same dinner. This week, she not only would not play a game of talking behind Sutton's back...but she pulled a Kyle and BROUGHT BACK UP they talked behind her back. And it was flawlessly done. And Kyle was PIIIIII$$$EEED. A player who is better at 'producing' than Producer Kyle? Uh oh...
Producer Kyle has definitely been out. Targeting Sutton and using Dorit's drama to do. That Garcelle (and Sutton) clock her every chance they get. What will Kyle's next move be? Because after years of hiding her hand to get drama done, a new player is taking from her playback, doing it better, and OUT in the open. In order to best her, will Kyle FINALLY have to reveal her hand? Oh, the possibilities.
Also interesting...Garcelle said last year...this group was becoming like a tale of two groups. And we are finally starting to see the cracks on that with what happened with Crystal. Yes, this group does make people feel lesser than. And while I was not on her side with the whole Sutton, yes, Crystal does have a right to her opinion and it should not be dismissed just because she's not a 'Core Four.' Especially when she's good friends with Teddi another Core member. And I love Crystal is not down for saying her opinion and clear English and they want to act like they don't understand her. Note...Garcelle got her to stay to keep the scene going...hmmmm.
I cannot believe that I'm saying this...but I was really interested in all the chess moves this week.
KYLE. Garcelle is making her work for that diamond, ain't she? I don't think she's been this engaged since the days of LVP. This episode she was really trying to weaponize Dorit's robbery and aim it at Sutton. And that was just in poor taste I felt whether she had Dorit's permission or not. And Diana wants to talk about classless. Smh. I did love how she was checked at every turn. Bring it up to the group. Having it at her opening with Teddi her doppleganger. Sutton calling it out at Kyle's opening. And then the sit-down. You know she's mad when she yells...and fails. And here she goes again trying to drive a wedge between Crystal, Sutton, and Garcelle. I cannot wait for Garcelle's counter move. Make that 'Queen' WERK.
DORIT. I continue to have such mixed feelings about her. So I feel given how she's acting (and the timing of when it happened) that it might have been staged, but her feelings are real. Simply because she did not know. *side-eyes PK* Just...convenient. I feel Dorit is giving real traumatized woman. And even Garcelle made that observation that Old Dorit would be taking forever to get ready and give outfit, outfit, outfit. I liked how dressed down she was...but not at all the Dorit we know. Not to say she was not there. Look at her yelling at Crystal. She could get a pass. This time cuz...trauma. But STILL she was proving Crystal's point.
EX SOAP OPERA STAR. I will give her this much. She was not wrong about how this should be about Dorit's pain and how she's feeling. Now she needs to tell her Coven members to stop making it a storyline.
ERICFAKE.
Search for a moment just like Teddi someone else I know.
Like an apology, you ain't getting one.
DIANA.
SUTTON. Continues to be the target star of the show. I loved how she handled herself. I loved her growing friendship with Crystal. A long, long way from Ugly Leather Pants. And she showed total class in giving a sincere apology to Dorit (in front of Kyle) as well in how she was able to articulate how she was feeling. And I stay loving her giving EricFake dust.
CRYSTAL. Well...she wasn't wrong. This Coven has always been this way. And it was about time someone said so. Using last season might not have been the right move, but it definitely got the point across. And it was nice to see her unleash on that Coven.
GARCELLE. Hmmm...from 'boring' to fascinating once you see how moving like chess. Perhaps her and Kyle are more alike than one would think...bringing up the time Kathy got them mixed up. But that said, I feel Garcelle comes from a good place with how she does her pot stirring and how she will at least keep her friends accountable as well. I am now curious to see how Sheree will factor into this to get a full picture if Producer Garcelle is more cunning than Producer Kyle. She's always held my interest, but it's been fascinating seeing Garcelle beat the Coven at their own game...and giving so much great fashion while she does it. I believe I said during the first part of the reunion that I wouldn't be surprised if Garcelle came in this season with an agenda and it might be the takedown I've been hoping for. Right now...I can't help, but think...What will she do next?
Actually looking forward to next week to see how Teddi chess pieces get moved.
And the thread I was talking about...
I say...SHIFT.