Minority Mindset

The show could have been enjoyable if it embraced its over-the-top nature and everyone committed to a clear vision. Instead, it feels confused – the acting is inconsistent, as if the performers are trying out different interpretations of the show, and the storylines are weak. Cases that should take considerable time are resolved incredibly quickly – faster than it takes for nail polish to dry, in one instance. One plot involves a wife falling for the woman her husband hires for a threesome, only for her to receive a massive $210 million settlement moments later thanks to incriminating video evidence. (The details are shockingly explicit, and frankly, a reason to skip the show.)

Allura is currently dealing with relationship problems that feel like a battle. Each of her friends experiences love in a way that reflects their jobs. Liberty, a divorce lawyer, predictably avoids commitment – we see her reject a proposal from her boyfriend even though he’s asking for things to move slowly. Dina offers a contrast; she’s happily married to Ed O’Neill’s character, but is struggling to support him and maintain their connection as he deals with illness. Emerald, on the other hand, doesn’t need a partner, choosing to have triplets through a sperm donor and build the family she wants independently.