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2-4 Oh, I loved how that came together. I thought things were building, but it felt uneven...which I guess I could blame on the start of (for now) C stories in Willow's parentage, Alexis's new direction, Peter's comeuppance du jour. But somewhere on the way to Peter's being locked up, everything came together. I cannot believe it's just the start of the month and stories are either taking their next turns or climaxing. And what stood out was...we got money couples again!!! Oh, yes, Spencer/Trina, Chase/Brooklyn. I was eating up all their scenes watching. From the moment Spencer walked into the gallery to see Trina, NC had a specific tender inflection in his voice and I was right there along with Trina as Spencer was laying his heart out. And of course they were going to kiss so someone interrupted. Loved Ava messed with Esme btw. And then you have Chase and Brooklyn with so much tension between them that I really was yelling KISS ALREADY!!! Definitely like they talked about what Chase said to Dante that started their latest rift. And right when they would kiss...Peter has escaped...and with Louise in toll. AS did such a great job with her mama grief as the Friday cliffhanger. Another icing on the cake for me was the drama with Carly/Sonny/Nina. Not because I didn't already know what was coming. But how it came about. In a way, it's Kristina's fault it went down at all. If she had just left it along rather than taking a page from B&B Steffy and got in her father's business (Off topic...I like that Kristina's appearance have increased as of late as she is getting into the middle of her dad's drama and stuff with Alexis). Dr. O playing matchmaker did not help either. And nice foreshadowing by Britt with Drew on that. That said...no to Carly/Drew. I am just not feeling them together at all. But I have liked him with Sam, Britt, Liz...the list goes on. They are really holding on and building the suspence on where Valentin is. I liked that. As well as the beat that people are slowly finding out about Louise/Bailey and the switch. Like Austin finding putting the pieces together and him and Maxie having to talk about their relationship. Ugh at Peter escaping. Though the scenes were good. Poor Mac. Speaking of, vets, vets, vets everywhere. Laura vs Victor (while being dismissive of Esme) will never get old. That said...is Tracy gone? Cuz it just felt abrupt.

Ooooo now THAT is a juicy spoiler if true.

I really want to see the latter.

2-11 'I wasn't sneaking. I just walk softly.' Hahahahaha!!! Oh, Sheila. Someone clearly was having a ball with the dialogue. Every word/quip out of Sheila's mouth. Brooke telling Ridge the truth when he already knew. KA getting ready to show angry Taylor. And then that punch. Friday cliffhanger material indeed. I rolled my eyes at Steffy and Thomas, but their scenes were well acted (and Thomas's imitation of Brooke was a hoot), but ugh.

New? More like recycled. For GOOD recycling, they should do an edited version of the opening for the 50th anniversary episodes. That at least IMHO opinion had potential and touched on the best opening/eras for sure.

Shhhe's BAAAACK!!!!! Meanwhile...the new trailer promo for the flagship...

Aren't we all?

OMG YES!!!! It was annoying AF. I loathe that writing.

Ah! Yeah, I remember that now! Yes. Bad look.

Well, I agree on Chandler. When the beard was new, it was not bad. Now...I wouldn't mind him going back to being clean shaven.

*wets lips* Lord... WOOF!!!

Okay that episode where Taylor is taking forever to spit it out to Ridge while they had a misunderstanding was ugh. lol. Now that dialogue was repetitive. I was just smh. Lord, Steffy was being annoying, but I cannot say that scene of her reading Brooke was not good. I expected Brooke to slap to be honest. Honorable mention to the camera work of Sheila talking to herself, smirking, and then the scene transitioned into Brooke and Ridge talking. Old school. Liked it. Looking forward to the fight.

THIS. WOOF!! BOTH ways.

2-2 Wow. They are really messing with Willow's parentage AGAIN??? Girl, bye. If they are looping back around to make her connected to Nina, it feels like a failed idea UNLESS Nelle is still alive to play with that dynamic. Awwwww....at the Tracy/Ned scenes. I liked on this return that they are having her acknowledge how much she loves her son. We always known but it was nice to see. And I love the renewal between Ned and Olivia. And it was nice to see so many people in the manison. Long time. I also loved there was so much plot in the background. Maxie/Austin (but no scene with Tracy? ugh), Sonny drama with Carly, the growing tension between Brooklyn and Chase. Good stuff. So...that agent wasn't working with Victor to get Tracy in trouble. Uh...okay. Nice to see there will not be just one villain. LOL!!! at Spencer making a B-line for Trina if this was going to be his last day out. And Esme's face at realizing it. Sucks to you. And then when Spencer walked into the gallery and saw Trina. *swoons*

Ugh! They really don't give any shows a fair chance these days, do they? Two seasons to find an audience. Simple as that. Just ugh.

YES, PLEASE. lies!!!! 😜

I was joking when I said Kenya. However, it is pretty much discussed that just like other HWs he cannot control (Kandi, Monique), Andy does not seem to like and it usually shows when she's on his show. However, he is not a totally dummy and recognizes Kenya is good tv. For better or worse. So I assume that was who he also hated. I could be wrong. God, I really need to finish POTOMAC's reunion. lol. That was what I was taking two parts in from it...everyone was ganging up on Candiace...something they should have done a reunion ago. But I guess the beat with Monique was too strong. Like you, I feel this season...unless that other rumor is true...will be a make or break season for Candiace as well. But someone mentioned in the book that Candiace made a comment about Andy's son I believe. A big no-no.

Kenya being the other. But seriously, I admit...at first I thought this was about Ramona. Then I re-read and it makes me want to hurry up and finish the POTOMAC reunion (I'm on Part 3). You now have me curious. What did she say? I heard she said something about Ben...a no no. But again...Andy is still one to talk. I was at least hoping that this upcoming season would be her takedown season. I guess we will see.

Nice alleged tea...especially after that Andy comment the other day...

BOTH OF THESE.

While true,...it took me FOREVER to warm up to this one. So happy for him. I think my likes for hotness across most threads (mostly Dirty Hotness thread) speak for itself for why I eventually came around. But story-wise, a lot has been going on with the Ashfords and I would like to be optimistic that the current writers will keep on that thread with some more for him and Molly to do.

Regardless of how bad the fallout was, there is no denying that Nene really is #1 of the Housewives and put outside viewers on notice of what RH could be...good fun!!! She has a meme and/or gif for just about anything and so many people that don't watch RHOA at all quote her.

That is just juicy tea. And ooooo at Peacock. Well, we all know Season 2 of AS is going to be a mess. How do you top it? Stage a reunion with girls who have not been together in almost 20 years. And Nene would be THE get given her fallout with Andy. Ratings would be PEAK HARD after Season 2.

Well good to hear they will be using TJ (and his foine portrayer) more often here on out. Though it makes me wonder what direction they will be going in in terms of story since right now from my viewing he is just playing peacemaker between Marshall and Curtis. And happy to hear that news about Kristine as well.

@Cat Now, I knew the Dolores and Marge were quite close outside of the show...but Dolores seems to be heavily connected to everyone...like Tamra on OC without the schemer side to her. But to have worked for Tequila Bill????? OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo...!!! Yasss!!!! Gia's look was EVERYTHING. A lot of what you said about the history (because I did regularly start watching NJ until post jail and was a spotty viewer otherwise) has been easily out there online so some of that I knew. I can only assume that most don't know because Melissa and Joey are very well shielded by Production. Another reason I want to watch ALL STARS (next week for me finally) because it seems Melissa and Teresa are shown for who they are, not what Production wants them to be...fourth wall gone. Yeah, I like that Jackie is coming across VERY well this season, but I still side-eye it for now. But I do believe Jackie and Jennifer are quite close outside the show as well. Especially due to their kids getting along. @Soaplovers while the last two episodes have mostly been meh. I'm still enjoying OC this season. I just feel that break killed any momentum they had at the start. I mean Heather's return definitely drove things in a particular direction. Even Noella vs Heather that is growing had some bit before the cast trip and the start of said trip. And now that we are mid-season (?), the action has stalled or gotten muddled. PS. Love the Jo/Blair comparison. @DemetriKane yeah, the finale for RHOA apparently sound like it was buzzworthy. And even DeShawn from SEASON ONE was there living her best life. It was some tea about an OG appearing so I guess that was about her. Things to make you go hmmmm BH Season 12 is done filming.