In the City Recap: Milking the Drama

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Lindsay Hubbard is destined to be remembered. She casually displays her art all over the city, acting as if she’s a mysterious street artist like Banksy, and treating every event like a gallery. It’s quite a spectacle watching her create drama – she’s like a real-life Harry Potter! (I was busy living my life while others were reading those books, though. Just kidding – I was actually into comics.)

The scene opens with Lindsay and my crush, Gavin, at his restaurant, Rocco’s, discussing the fallout from the previous episode. She’s upset that Kenny likely dislikes her and wants to cut ties with her former friend, Danielle. Then, in a bizarre turn of events, she performs a magical gesture – saying “Whooshkaboozle” (a Harry Potter reference, perhaps?) – and Robert, Danielle’s ex from Summer House, appears! Lindsay asks him for advice about Danielle, but he unexpectedly turns into a blob of Silly Putty and slowly slides away into the kitchen without answering. It was pure, unadulterated drama.

Kenny is causing Lindsay the most trouble tonight. It’s hard to say if I dislike him as a person, or if I just don’t like him because he’s her biggest rival on the show. He’s complaining that Lindsay hangs out with her friends and questioned him about Whitney, but that’s just her getting to know people. He seems upset she did that, and it’s unclear why – is it because he doesn’t know her well, or because she’s a woman?

The situation really escalates when Kenny throws a party for his girlfriend Whitney, cleverly (and sarcastically) named after what the author considers Taylor Swift’s least irritating song. (The author is making a point of being provocative, like Ricky Gervais, whom they consider the second-worst comedian.) Before the author can fully criticize Kenny, she’s introduced to Frank, a guy Andrea brought to the party and practically forced on her. Andrea presents Frank, and in a whimsical comparison, the author imagines turning him into a milkman – not just any milkman, though, but the same one Kelly Dodd dated on Real Housewives of Orange County back in 2018. The author finds the connection amusing, noting the potential for drama since this is Frank’s second Bravo reality show appearance. (She also admits to vaguely remembering Frank being even more attractive.)

Lindsay approached Kenny after Kyle mentioned he was bothered by her behavior at the party. Kenny felt like she was interrogating him and trying to get others to talk about him. Lindsay explained she was just trying to get to know people on a deeper level, which is also why she’s so good at her job. Kenny, however, didn’t think her interest felt sincere – a comment he made with a bit of irony, considering his own brief stint on a reality show, comparable to Anthony Scaramucci’s short time in the White House.

Kenny has a good point – it often seems like Lindsay finds herself in the middle of drama. Just at this party, she’s arguing with Kenny and Danielle, has had several shouting matches with Kyle, and really pushed Amanda too far, prompting Kyle to send a long email asking her to be kinder. So Kenny earns a point. However, he then makes a mistake by claiming Lindsay quickly met her partner, had a baby, and is now unfairly blaming him for her own insecurities. That’s not accurate at all. Lindsay is right to point out that Kenny’s girlfriend, Whitney, moving to town without an engagement ring is a significant step, and it’s a valid observation. She wasn’t necessarily criticizing their relationship, just the situation in general. Ultimately, Lindsay thanks Kenny for the invitation and quickly leaves, heading to the subway to escape Grand Central Station and return to her neighborhood.

Lindsay isn’t interested in engaging with Danielle, barely acknowledges her, and actively avoids any conflict. While some might think this doesn’t create enough drama, Lindsay believes it’s the most effective approach. She understands ignoring Danielle will only escalate the situation. She also uses Kyle as a messenger, and he readily shares Lindsay’s accusations that Danielle is overly focused on relationships and confused about the timeline with Eoin, whom she dismisses as insignificant. This pushes Danielle to the breaking point, setting the stage for a massive confrontation when Lindsay finally decides to speak to her. It’s a remarkably calculated strategy.

Besides Lindsay’s drama, a couple of other things are happening. Whitney is moving in with Kenny and wants to convert the spare bedroom into a massive closet because she claims she never wears the same outfit twice. Honestly, it’s a little hypocritical considering how much fast fashion she buys – it’s not great for the environment! Renting clothes might be a better option, both for her wallet and the planet, and would free up space in Kenny’s apartment. I’m just not sure I trust Whitney’s motives. It all feels a bit strange. Meanwhile, Kenny is already anticipating problems with Gavin. He’s worried Gavin will act differently now that he’s in a relationship, and that expectation is actually causing him to see Gavin’s behavior as weird – it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Another major focus this season is Kyle and Amanda’s failing marriage, and honestly, after watching this season of Summer House and the dramatic reunion, I’m tired of discussing it. It’s clear this will end badly, with arguments and poor choices. Do we really need to rehash every mistake and detail leading to their split? I will say, the amount of clutter in their apartment is surprising. I’m not a neat person, but the piles of clothes and stuff everywhere are making me want to clean. And the fact that they can’t even use a whole shower because it’s filled with Amanda’s belongings she can’t deal with? Just get rid of it! Donate it or give it away, like Georgina did with Gemma’s daughter’s designer shoes. Maybe give it to Whitney – she’s determined to avoid repeating outfits.

Amanda and Lindsay were on the hunt for an apartment, and Amanda had a very specific list of requirements: it needed to be furnished, offer month-to-month leasing, allow pets, have a doorman, and be filled with natural light. Lindsay joked that Amanda’s wish list was impossibly demanding, like searching for mythical treasures. After another unsuccessful search, Lindsay playfully tried magic, but of course, no apartment magically appeared. They realized that while drama might be entertaining, it couldn’t actually provide a place to live.

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2026-05-27 05:56