The costume department really knocked themselves out for the debutante ball. I thought all the Dupree Girls looked really good, especially our featured deb (Samantha), her great-granny (Anita), and her grandma (Miss Beautiful). And the men's tuxes looked good. NOBODY looked bad.

It's amazing how a show can find extra budget funds when it needs to, lol.

And while some programs seem to believe they can only feature 8 or 10 characters in an episode for budget reasons, BTG trots out practically the entire cast. As Jacob might say, "Fo-sho."

I agree. Everyone looked good except I wasn't a fan of Chelsea's look.

I think Chelsea could have ditched the gloves and headband. I didn't hate the look, but it could have done with less. Now, Dani's I did not love. She looks like an old Hollywood star in her robe getting ready in her dressing room.

I did love seeing all the women together, even Eva. It felt special. Same for the men. I think the show is missing more of these large gatherings, which I know aren't always possible.

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2 hours ago, Broderick said:

It's amazing how a show can find extra budget funds when it needs to, lol.

nothing amazing about it. soaps have always had to plan carefully to set aside the budget for big events like the cotillion.

I hope that I'm not going to make anyone angry with the gusting that I'll be doing this week...cuz not even finished with yesterday's episode and I already know that I'm going to be rewatching it later in the week.

FAVE LOOKS (so far): ANITA (And you betta make an entrance, gal!!!!!! I was like Dauuuuyumm!) and KAT. But I believe everyone around these parts know how I feel about ponytails...especially if there is a diva toss (the look Kat gave when Samantha said they should getting dressed there should be enough. For now. hehe).

But I loved all of them!!!!

But what I'm really loving...is the cotillion FRONT AND CENTER like the main story it should be while the plasma ring storyline so far this episode is solid B plot and it works in that place. And I love Jordi really selling that love for Ashley. And she had a nice diva/heroine turn in that scene that I loved.

THINGS THAT INTRIGUED...

Interesting they are playing that beat that when Hayley appeared that she said she was an orphan. Back then, I had hoped that given her monologue about not having kids, that Mona might be her mama. Now, I do wonder if Hayley really is an orphan or is that trump card to play to get her out of her con trouble.

Is there something brewing between Dani and Chels? Cuz they really have had a few times when they have talked about mom/daughter boundaries now. It was definitely interesting during the first year. And I just don't feel it's coming back up now without reason. Foreshadowing?

I am hollering at the fact that NewTed is wearing OldTed's tux. But I loved all of them (hey, Brandon, hey!!!!).

And if a certain himbo is not long for this story world much longer per speculation at least the cameraman is getting all the good angles before that occurs.

A good Kat vs Eva scene, too? YES, PLEASE.

Jacob’s “street talk” will always be funny. What I don’t understand is Jacob is married to the daughter of a former supermodel. He’s a part of the biggest, most influential family in the DMV. He’s gonna be at the warehouse when the Impaler walks in and if the Impaler is ANY of the characters we already know (Joey, Lia, Carlton, Kial), they’re going to step in the door and instantly realize Jacob is a cop. Everyone in town knows him. I hope his police backup is ready to storm the warehouse immediately because there is NO WAY Jacob will not be recognized UNLESS the Impaler is a new character.

With the warehouse meeting seemingly being where the police are going to bust the operation it is safet to say that Jacob being recognized won't matter at this point.

19 hours ago, MontyB said:

Jacob cracks me up trying to sound hard. And he's doing an ATL accent, not DMV.

I think he's doing generic random man #3 hood accent

I am soooooooo excited that something is actually happening!!!!!

Writers:
Michael Montgomery
Judy Tate

Director:
Steven Williford

11 minutes ago, Gatecrashers said:

I am soooooooo excited that something is actually happening!!!!!

Me too!

Look, we have lots of extras, this is great!

I loved the dramatic music in that first scene with Samantha, and then the direction in the warehouse scenes is great - the camerawork makes it seem scary, like it should.

Ok this is really good! I love the juxtaposition of the bright and beautiful cotillion ball and the dark and dangerous plasma storyline (which is finally interesting). This was a smart move.

That little b!tch Francesca - I can't believe she stepped on Samatha's dress like that, but Donnell showing up to pick her up was beautiful. I loved that moment and I'm really shipping them as a couple now haha. Also, Francesca - you need to get that 3.2 GPA up if you're trying to compete with Samantha! 👀

I haven't been this engaged/excited since Chelsea was chained to a bed! 😅