This PPD public service announcement is another excuse piled onto an excuse. Margo was milking the victimhood versus Mark-Francis for all it was worth, and she actually had a lot of the cast on-side. But by stretching out that narrative so long, she managed to lose the very sensible Lottie and Misse, who gently but firmly told her to let it go. Once that happened, she couldn't handle that she'd messed up her plan and lost support. She retreated into 'panic-attack' victimhood, reminiscent of nuRHONY Brynn Whitfield (though obviously not as egregious). The interesting thing about much of this cast is their acknowledgement that they are privileged and lucky, and that instead of wallowing in problems, one must carry on. Even Martha, who has lived some challenges, has a 'look on the bright side' aspect. It is incredible that Margo, for all her time in the UK, with the upper-class friends she cultivated, never picked up on that cultural trait. I also think it's significant that she left Martha wondering for hours and days if she was ok, to better work her victim angle. It was clear 1-2 episodes in why she has Martha as a friend -- so she could look down on 'poor Martha' while vaunting her married wealth.
She makes for a satisfying 'villain' to root against, because she has now been exposed. Moreover, M-F is brutally right: her outfit game is a flop. That Alaia looked like Forever 21.
This has been a completely compelling show to watch -- one of the best in years. Like classic RH mixed with Jane Austen.
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