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*wipes tears* Stupid me...not even two minutes in...

Not at all. His chemistry with JMW (and the reunion with Steffy after he 'died' abroad) is what got me back to regularly viewing this show. That old school supercouple vibe...which really isn't around on any of the soaps anymore.

So giving Carrie/Austin/Sami/Lucas circa late 90s DAYS...which I wouldn't mind at all. Though I would still want him with Kat and Tomas out. But I feel the writers really do want Eva/Tomas as the star-crossed lovers. Speak on it!!! So very true. re: horror movies and soaps. Just look at all the discussion here. And we know I love my horrors. And soaps. I'm probably one of the few people that like that John Black recon with Tobin Bell as his father because I love me sum SAW.

I might have to eat some crow. I'm playing catch-up and I said that I didn't like the week that the show started Monica's death because it felt like there was just so much unnecessary storylines around it. Now that I'm making my way through the Funeral week...I'm surprised at how the surrounding storylines around it are actually shocking me with being compelling. There's a flow, a rhythm that feels like things are slightly breathing. Yeah it's not perfect for me...Britt...I was about to pick on the silliness *side-eye* of Tracy running away, but just got to Lois finding her and shut up quickly before a word spit out of my mouth. WK continues to be a standout for me though everyone is giving. You can just see the closeness he must have had to LC written all over his face and it doesn't feel like acting. Naturally. And by surrounding stories...I mean this Nathan storyline. I hate Maxie is not here for it. But so far after a stumble, the intrigue of it has kicked in, and I am...well...intrigued. Okay, the writers were smart to take it from the angle of Nathan's relationship to people the audience actually care about (sorry, Dr. O, Britt) like Anna, Felicia (omg KW's intro scene to Nathan was perfection), and Nina has grounded this in a way. And so far, block of wood or not, RP is kinda acting okay so far. And of course, how Drew continues to affect the Jordan/Curtis/Portia/Isaish block has me surprisingly invested. Or Portia's continuing to go off. BK is just giving scene after scene after scene when she goes off. Loving it.

It's been a minute since we have had so many HW shows airing at the same time. I am only disappointed that RHOM is at its reunion and that I'm extremely behind on OC (I'm on the Season 17 reunion episodes). And then MARRIED TO MEDICINE is also coming, too. Same. Re: Rachel Zoe. Okay, I miiiight peek in to that first episode with her.

I'm honestly surprised Kat didn't moan his name. lol. But I totally agree. And just the twist/homage of the woman listening. I honestly thought she was going to tell on them. A nice (and funny) surprise.

One can hope.

'Excuse me. Can you find out what those two were having and make an order to go. For two.'

lol

Oooooooooo so Nicole is the One Who Got Away to Carlton. VERY interesting. Same. I saw a few comments about how dare SPS be at Doug's Funeral. And I didn't like how it started out *cough*cartoon*cough* when it is a genius idea of her to go to it to network herself into some form of respect from the people behind the gates *cough*cloutchaser*cough* And then she made eyes at Joey and...immediate intrigue and chemistry. I seem a team-up in the future. Especially when Joey falls foul of the Duprees.

They aim to please. That's the vibe I got from her when she came on as recast Amy on Y&R. Even though the writing tried to play her weaker, Valerie still gave a vibe of strength beneath the surface.

While CD has always come across as a freak behind closed doors, I'll with New Michael. Hey, Hottie, hey!!! lol. JS. You know what? *bends over*

Yeah, I don't see it. But...Gretchen and Slade are still together so... It was. Apparently a clip has already dropped from next week and Stacey shades her about that, too. I thought you might like seeing Ashley FINALLY get back to work.

It's those eyes. But I totally agree.

Well quite a few 50 years old are giving 20s and 30s years old a run for their money looks-wise so...just saying...

Very much so. It is giving 'dumb down other characters so villain seems smarter.' Which I felt the show did a great job of avoiding so it's sad to see. Wait. How many seasons are there? lol. I am not shocked. Valerie seems like a versatile actress. And I love those. Reminds me of Amanda Warren who was the lead of cancelled EAST NEW YORK but was fierce AF as Monet De Haan's mother on the GOSSIP GIRL reboot. Night and day.

IKR. Isn't it crazy fun? It's so rare to have so much going on. And don't forget MARRIED 2 MEDICINE which dropped a great teaser. BTW thank you and thank you @DaytimeFan for your London commentary. I've been so busy (but getting back in routine) that I failed to mention that very detailed 3 HW show commentary last weekend was much needed by this one while he was at work.

well, I didn't say she couldn't have wit or be sarcastic. I love those kind of characters. And I giggled at her playing mocking Eva today, but that was an isolated incident. The writers need to keep her with some layers.

lol. I mean her black never cracked. So I still consider her good and fertile. For better or worse. I do understand though.

I thought I might be hearing it wrong. lol. I still think she pulled a Gemini move though.

Facts. Which is why I always got happy when they reunited...and am VERY happy they got their HEA even if it is off-screen.

Very.

I agree with all you said, but especially this. I really loved a lot of RR's subtle work post-kidnapping. A lot of people know I loved her since her diva hair toss during the photoshoot hehe, but there were layers going on that I felt intuned to her doing.

I might take you up on that. TMG is too good to keep being reduced to a clown. Let Leslie have layers as she feuds/fights.

RHOP Well...Wendy did warn her...LOL. That was a solid season opener. It felt lighthearted. There was fun shade ('Cuz Gizelle, you have never been humiliated by a man?' I died). And it flowed. I loved how it balanced tie-ing up loose threads while at the same time introducing the new dynamic/direction for the season going forward. And it did it flawlessly. But going back to what I said first hehe...Wendy warned Stacey at the reunion that she was going to be the target if she did not tell the truth about TJ. Ashley would want her lick back. Keiarna was side-eying her all reunion already. And then there's Gizelle who already had a bit of rivalry with her last season and nicely made the move of revealing to Wendy that Stacey was about to copy her husband's business...a move that will surely keep Stacey's only ally from completely trusting her. So of course, everyone came for her throughout the episode. The meet about Karen turning into a Stacey ambush was well-played...complete with a bombshell about TJ. Then Ashley got her lick back later on with said bombshell. And then...at her basically divorce party, Ashley vs Stacey continued. Stacey is giving Kenya's second season on RHOA to me...just without any allies going on. I also feel she's playing her part well just like Kenya did. They can come for her all they want, but they all still have Stacey's name on their lips. And how Stacey is handling them all (while still giving good digs in and great Confessionals) has been crazy wild. I can't decide if she truly is delulu or if she is just one of those liars who believes her lies. Which can be a danger to her. We got rid of one Messy Mia. We don't need another. It goes without saying starting the episode with Karen getting out of jail is a choice. And then rewinding back 6 months (but just ahead so we are now 4 months out from her release) was intriguing. I still strongly feel she will pop up in the midseason trailer. I think that was my only problem with the episode...it was missing something I suspect Karen can give. And she was out this past weekend online in fact. As for the ladies... GIZELLE. Who runs the girls? Uh...lol. But I did appreciate Gizelle's light touch. I definitely am used to her and Karen co-running the girls, so it does feel off. Moreso because I thought perhaps Wendy might step up to that role, but she was kinda mute outside of the first scene. And of course, Gizelle wouldn't be Gizelle if she was not trying to have a bombshell. And that was a juicy one, knowing someone well known who knows TJ and knows that Stacey is up to something. So Gizelle...still in the mix...and it's just the beginning. ASHLEY. Not Ashley FINALLY getting the bag!!!! What skeleton does Michael Darby have in his closet that he don't want out that he finally forked over 20 million aka enough money that Ashley don't have to rub his feet anymore. lol. Free at last, she quickly ran with Gizelle's bombshell (a better minion than someone we used to know) and confronted Stacey alone AND in the group. Well-done on that. Also well-done in giving us our first (wacky) event of the season. Looks like Old School Ashley...is BACK. WENDY. You know what? All the years that you all have mentioned how Wendy never seen to be central and could leave tomorrow...that she's just there. Well, I finally see what you all mean. I would think with Karen gone, she would have stepped up and try to fill that spot. So it was surprising that she barely gave anything. Thankfully, she will have a little bit of story thanks to Keiarna, but for the first time (for me), I felt like she really wasn't needed. At all. Last season? KEIARNA. Le sigh. I was TeamWendy in the start of their falling out. Why? It makes no sense to me why she's mad at Wendy. It definitely felt like she just wanted a reason to fight with her. Her getting into it with Stacey on the other hand...that was beautifully set up at the end of last season and the reunion because she was already souring on Stacey. Also she has definitely shown she's ride-or-die for Karen...which might be the reason she is really trying to feud with Wendy. Outside of that, her storyline to stay relevant does intrigue me simply because it was all there last season with her issues with her man as well as her family picking up on it. I felt her mom was side-eying Greg a few times last season, so it was nice to see her speak on it. Meanwhile, I like that Keiarna had enough self-awareness to see that her man was not treating her right last season. Still should not have stayed with him though. Let's see where it goes. ANGEL. I liked she got an intro as all newbie housewives should get. Interesting that she's Keiarna's friend. Yes, her husband is FOINE. And I like that in the Wendy vs Keiarna feud, she didn't immediately take a side. I did giggle that she tagged in already to HotBreathGate. TIA. Someone mentioned it online, and I agree. Gizelle's friend (oops everyone getting a friend BUT Wendy) was giving a S1 RHOP housewife pedigree and I wasn't hating on that. I like her vibe. I loooooove her accent. And that backstory...she's a princess!!! And she truly feels like a duck out of water...a more truer version of what Stacey was giving last season. I think that is genius. It allows Stacey to evolve into Kenya Jr something different...whether it is major player or villain while the show keeps that first season housewife vibe. STACEY. Oooo not Homebody that was about not cursing now cursing on camera bout bitcas. I guess Vivian was right about her. But you know what...I was completely entertained by her and watching her try to pivot out of being in the hot seat that Wendy warned her about. Being delusive. Walking out. Being nice nasty with Ashley at the clothing store. Putting on a brave face during the start of HotBreathGate and giving fierce Confessionals. I mean for a woman with secrets...she's handling it all well so far. And still smart enough to know to show up for filming. Also smart enough to keep a story going on cuz...I didn't know she was back with her ex who she JUST divorced quicker than Ashley. I gasped, too. She still trying to play ditzy, but her body language is giving something else. And...keeping them pressed AND talking. Last season, she took from the Kenya Moore playbook. And so far...she seems like she's doing it again. Look at her feuding with just about everybody. She will need some inroads...quick!! Will this season be her Season 6 Kenya season? Time will tell. Is it next week yet? Cuz...it really was fabulous.