The Real Housewives of Potomac Recap: Angel in the Outfield

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I often joke that to thrive on Housewives, you need to be funny, a little out of touch with reality, intensely driven, and willing to be ruthless. While it’s mostly a playful observation, there’s a lot of truth to it. To really stand out on shows like Real Housewives, you have to genuinely believe you’re destined for stardom and be prepared to do whatever it takes to get there. That’s why someone like Karen Huger is so memorable – she didn’t need the show to create a larger-than-life persona; she was already presenting her husband as a tech mogul long before the cameras started rolling. It’s also no surprise there’s a growing link between reality TV and fraudulent behavior. The same combination of desperation and self-delusion that leads someone to betray their castmates for a good scene also convinces them they can get away with financial wrongdoing to maintain a certain image.

Let’s be real, as someone who loves a good reality show, none of this drama would ever happen in my life, and that’s why I’m happily watching it all unfold from my couch! Seriously, after 25, most of us are way too mature for the petty stuff you see on shows like this – you just don’t keep hanging around people you dislike, or try to be friends with someone who’s constantly stirring up trouble. We’ve all learned how to handle things like that. The whole world of Housewives isn’t based in reality, and that’s exactly why Angel is having such a tough time this season. It’s just… not normal behavior!

Angel appears to be a genuinely kind young mother. She’s navigating the changes in her body after having two children and is feeling a bit lost as she moves back home and misses her family. These are experiences many women can relate to – the kinds of things my friends and I often discuss as we adjust to life in our 30s and 40s. However, on a competitive show, being so open and relatable makes her a clear target. Combined with her tendency to try and please everyone, especially someone like Keiarna, it puts her in a vulnerable position and makes her an easy target.

On a reality show like Potomac, getting upset about comments on your appearance for days doesn’t make you seem down-to-earth—it makes you appear unstable and unable to cope. While many women can understand feeling hurt by a critical remark and needing comfort food to feel better—like my mom pointing out a flaw in a photo ruining my day—it’s a different situation when you’re filming a show. Being unable to shake off your feelings quickly makes you difficult to work with on set.

Gizelle deserves credit for quickly understanding that Angel, even though she seemed to be enjoying herself after the dinner, was still hurt by the group’s confrontation and tried to make things right. However, Angel can’t get past feeling embarrassed, and Keiarna isn’t helping – she’s constantly reminding Angel how awful she should feel. Instead of Angel being able to honestly share her insecurities and connect with the women, she’s stuck feeling sorry for herself, which is bringing everyone else down with her.

It’s unfortunate that things are getting tense, because Tia has been doing a good job of fitting in and understanding how the group works. She hasn’t started any trouble herself, but she’s handled conflict well when it’s come her way. Jassi tried to accuse Tia of ganging up on Angel, but Tia skillfully avoided the issue by admitting the photoshopping was a bit much, but not worth bringing up at dinner. Really, most of these women use filters and editing, so it feels like they’re all guilty of the same thing, which makes Angel’s strong reaction even more difficult to understand.

Angel struggles to stay calm under pressure, which is especially noticeable compared to Stacey. Ashley tried to spread rumors about Chris Samuels, but it failed because Stacey wouldn’t engage with them. Stacey confirmed she and Chris are just friends, and she’s not concerned with what he might say otherwise – she’s focused on her marriage and isn’t letting the gossip affect her. If Angel could ignore negative comments as easily as Stacey does, she’d likely get along much better with the other women.

Angel’s biggest problem isn’t doing anything wrong; she just doesn’t stand out enough on this show. While it’s not a disaster, it makes her performance difficult to enjoy. If she can’t change that, I worry she won’t last past this season. Tune in next week to see what happens!

Cherry Blossoms

I’m trying to avoid making these recaps about whether the Osefos are to blame, but I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable watching Wendy closely monitor Angel’s spending at the thrift store.

I don’t understand all the hype about what Keiarna supposedly said to Jassi on the phone. I doubt the actual information will be as exciting as everyone is making it out to be.

Honestly, I’m not really invested in Gizelle’s dating life. I’m glad she’s found someone, but it doesn’t affect me much.

I’ve seen shorter arguments than the awkward silence before Gizelle decided to accept Wendy’s offer of friendship, but I’m relieved this drama is finally over.

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2025-11-03 05:55