As I delve deeper into the captivating world of Potomac’s elite, it’s evident that each woman carries a unique story that shapes their lives and relationships within this close-knit circle. Wendy, with her impressive D.C. connections and esteemed academic background, stands out as a beacon of grace and resilience. Her ability to navigate the complexities of politics and academia with such poise is truly inspiring.
Each week brings another installment where Mia strives to win over the cast with her fairy tales. It comes as no surprise that when Mia referred to “the fathers of my children,” she was actually speaking about her first husband and eldest offspring, who has been absent from screen since her initial season. The cat, I am not, but a spectator of good taste who grew up watching daytime soap operas with my mother. Mia’s approach, with its knack for sensationalizing conflicts at all costs, resembles an old and worn-out playbook. While it may generate consistent on-screen drama, this is not the stage for such antics. Unlike Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald in the soap opera Passions, who would invent new ways to stalk Ethan Crane, Mia’s actions risk compromising her real life. As Karen put it, “The pressure of managing a virtual kingdom has clearly gone to her head.
The irony of the word “accountability” getting abused on reality shows is that when it matters, none of the narcissistic personalities on our screen can seem to muster any. Mia is upset that Gizelle set up a confrontation over her social media behavior at Wendy’s birthday party — calling it “inappropriate,” which is a bit like Erika Jayne telling Dorit that she could stand to lay off a bit on plastic surgery — and uses that moment to strike back at her, probably under the assumption that Gizelle’s divisive reception amongst the fans would work in her favor. Unfortunately, that could not be further from the truth. While Gizelle might have picked an inopportune time to ask the question, Mia is in deep denial about how concerning and volatile her life circumstances seem at the moment. Even her best friend and recurring punching bag Jacqueline — a woman who refers to her ex by a juvenile synonym for penis — has had to admit to Mia that she needs to address her co-parent situation with Gordon before adding any more complications, yet this continues to fall on deaf ears.
Rather than confronting Gizelle privately, Mia elects to challenge her at Ashley’s charity event for the homeless, an event that oddly enough included Ashley descending from a large office building. Karen suggests simply sending a check instead. Mia tries to argue that addressing Gizelle in front of everyone at Ashley’s event was different from bringing up issues with her at Wendy’s event, but this comparison is as confusing as the American healthcare system. The goal wasn’t to be logical; it was to find a way to accuse Gizelle of presenting herself as a flawless parent. This allegation stems from rumors about her daughters attempting to sneak boys into their house during a trip, which were caught on a security camera. Mia believes these actions are comparable, though one could be more fitting for a TV show like ‘7th Heaven’ and the other for ‘Jerry Springer’. You can determine which is which, but it’s clear that Gizelle won’t take this attack passively.
Speaking of car crashes, Karen continues to try to use her screen time to talk around the lingering issue that is coming out of her second DUI. I have seen the comments, and as awful as it is that the accident happened and what could have resulted from Karen’s awful choices, I am not going to blame her for killing someone or speak as if she did because the fact is that she did not. I also understand that no lawyer would advise her to speak on ongoing litigation, much less felony charges. But without much traction on that friend, Karen bringing in her influencer daughter to do an in-episode sponsored ad for Amazon Live while they talk vaguely about her “health” and “wellness” rings hollow. And to be frank, it sounds like they are alluding to alcoholism while avoiding using the word on camera. I don’t have any easy answers for Karen on how to handle this, but what she’s doing now isn’t working.
In essence, many women find themselves trapped in repeating patterns they can’t break free from, often related to men. It was heartbreaking and enlightening to see these women share their raw experiences as they navigated the aftermath of their divorces. Ashley and Stacey are currently going through mediation processes, and their emotional states reflect vastly different stages of acceptance following a marital split. While Stacey remains hopeful, Ashley appears distressed and tense. Their peers offer Stacey advice, emphasizing the importance of taking an active role in negotiations, as one may not truly understand the man they’re negotiating with if their marriage has dissolved due to growing apart. Unheeding of this wisdom, Stacey approaches the negotiations somewhat unprepared, only to realize her lack of understanding regarding their financial matters. To be fair, if I were married to a high-ranking executive at Audi, I wouldn’t have handled finances either. What was startling was how most women mirrored this behavior, including Wendy in her current marriage, given that many of these women are the primary breadwinners in their households. The traditional societal norms (heteronormativity) keep these women confined within situations they’re finding hard to break free from. It’s no surprise then, that the common saying among them is that they come onto the show to get divorced. If it isn’t money matters, it is a general way of life, such as Keiarna’s intriguing relationship with her partner who is also her boss and employs her within his family. This dynamic recalls Lisa and Ray from Sister, Sister, and Lisa eventually married someone else on that show.
After a long wait, Ashley shares insights about her struggles during the divorce proceedings with her ex, who is known for his wealth and influence. Though it’s taken three years, I find her experiences invaluable. The pre-nup/post-nup disputes didn’t yield as much as many anticipated, and now that he stopped providing for her, requested a lifelong NDA, and sought custody – which she can’t accept – it underlines why her family calls him controlling. Although I’d rather forget about this troublesome situation, Karen astutely suggests it could be advantageous for Ashley in alimony negotiations. It seems she yearns for an end to this legal battle, not just to save on lawyer fees, but also because communication with her ex is scarce and stressful. Given these circumstances, her desire to escape – though alarming to witness – can somewhat be understood. Unlike Karen, I would have been praying, albeit in my Aldo shoes instead of Louboutins.
We’ve reached the halfway point of the season, and things appear to be looking up: an international journey and a drag king performance are coming soon, followed by a significant clash between the cast and Mia, and a disastrous dog show that takes a turn for the worse. After some challenging years, I can’t wait to see how this season unfolds further.
Cherry Blossoms
• Congrats to Wendy for landing her visiting professorship at Wesleyan. While it doesn’t translate well onscreen, one thing that is quite obvious is that out of all the women, Wendy is the one that truly moves in classic Black D.C. circles. Even her birthday dinner had an appearance from respected reporter April Ryan and an official presence from the Maryland Governor’s office. (Also, thank you to the commenter who provided valuable boots-on-the-ground information from that event. May your head always land on the cool side of the pillow.)
• It was heartwarming to witness Eddie’s siblings connecting with the children for the first time and starting to reconcile. The emotions appeared sincere, and it seemed clear that most of the family rifts were fueled by the matriarchs on both sides. It’s not their burden to perpetuate this, and I wish the Osefos a continued healing process.
hearing Gizelle call the company “the little helper” gave me a good chuckle. Excuse my use of dwarf-related humor, gentle giants!
As a movie critic, watching the children of the housewives play together brought an endearing charm to the screen. It’s amazing to see these kids transform over time, right before our eyes. I can only imagine that it won’t be too long before Bravo delves into a spin-off of their beloved Housewives franchise – a ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ sequel, perhaps, following the lives and journeys of the offspring.
As a cinephile, I’ve been following the series closely, and though Gizelle hasn’t quite hit her stride this season yet, I have a feeling we’re in for something special in the second half. I suspect we’ll see her locking horns with Mia and delving deeply into the emotional turmoil of grieving an empty nest. It’s these kinds of journeys that really make the show worth watching, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds for Gizelle.
• I Love Ashley’s brunette confessional look; it’s giving ‘90s Robin Givens in the best way.
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