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I have a feeling the person Greg was talking to on the phone may not have been a side-dish, but perhaps someone related to him (perhaps a daughter?). His observations on Tanya were correct, but he's still a jerk for marrying her (presumably for $$$) when he barely knew her. It's interesting that both of the wealthy couples are equally insufferable: one is vapid, the other self-righteous. I'm wondering where that Chekhov's connecting door they keep showing us is going to lead? Albie and Portia seem nice enough at the moment, but they have more of a buddy vibe rather than a romantic one. I agree with the poster above that Albie was edging into uncomfortable territory with his little "nice guy" speech. I think something bad is going to happen to Dominic. Not sure yet if it's going to be humiliating sex-farce bad, or dead body bad.

I've only watched the first 3 episodes so far, but I'm very impressed with this docuseries. The Primetimer write-up on this show really nailed it: it explains how important Spector as a figure in music history, but doesn't let him off the hook for his misdeeds. It is also a rare example of a documentary painting a full picture of the victim. Lana Clarkson came through as an intelligent vibrant person with a full life before her tragic collision course with Spector. I had always assumed that she knew him on at a least a casual basis prior to the murder, but she didn't. The night she died was the night she first met him. Just awful.

I think it's more a case that Kevin has been going through lean times financially and pouring his energy into trying to get a modeling career going for years. Out of nowhere Kane (who is already independently wealthy and doesn't need the money at all) gets a huge campaign without lifting a finger. That's really gotta sting - especially since Kane has never expressed any interest in being a model. I guess if I were in Keven's place I would do my best to be supportive and congratulatory, but OUCH.

On Episode 4. Howling at Jamie's ridiculous nose ring. It looks like she has a sparkly booger hanging from her nose. Kevin is an immature dolt, but I kind of can't blame him for feeling peeved that Kane got a major modeling campaign with Fenty. I get that brands hire celebs for the personality/recognizability factor, but I mean Kane? really? Malibu Air B&B mansion decor: "what Renaissance is this?" I'm only watching for the sheer ridiculousness.

I really liked this one as well. I know a lot of younger viewers with short attention spans will trash it for being boring, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great acting AND beautiful production design. There's nothing I love more than a traditional ghost/haunted house story, and i absolutely loved the haunted house they designed - it was perfect. Haven't watched The Viewing, and will probably skip Dreams in the Witch House entirely, since reviews are pretty abysmal for that one. Overall, I enjoyed the series and would give a second season a go, if Del Toro does another one next year. He selected some terrific actors.

I liked the third episode "The Autopsy". It had some scenes that I had to look away from (pretty gory explicit stuff), but I felt the writing was really strong in this episode. Excellent acting as well. As some reviewers have mentioned, it was nice to see a really intelligent protagonist. F. Murray Abraham did a fantastic job in the role - he managed to convey both dignity and pathos. I enjoyed the first half to two-thirds of "Outside". I really got a kick out of the set design and period detail - it looked like they had set the story in the late 80's or early 90's, back in the pre-internet era when TV infomercials had become really big. I remember that time well! A nice performance from Martin Starr as a loving supportive husband bewildered by his wife's sudden obsession with cosmetics. Poor dude did not deserve his fate. That's where the episode lost me. I was enjoying it up until then. I was disappointed in Pickman's Model. I hadn't read the H.P. Lovecraft story it was based on, so I can't comment on how it compares with the episode. It had great period detail and production design, along with a few good jump scares, but I found the lead actor pretty bland. Normally I LOVE Crispin Glover, but he was trying to pull off some bizarro accent that was completely distracting and didn't work at all. If the characters hadn't attempted hammy Massachusetts. accents I would have been much more engaged. A pity, because the visuals were effective and it had an interesting premise. I think I have three more to go. Overall so far, I'd say I'd give this series a C+. Was hoping for a bit better, but would like to finish the whole thing out.

I agree with the above assessments of the first two episodes. There were some really intriguing premise elements in Episode 1, but it just took forever to get going, and we needed less time with the asshole Tim Blake Nelson character, and a bit more time on the contents of the storage unit and backstory. I too, was confused about the Spanish speaking woman, and felt she was unnecessary to the story. What was her connection to the supposed German immigrant family with the dark past? There were a lot of dropped threads, and it felt like it just needed a couple of re-writes to tighten things up. Episode 2 was also slow starting, but it was amusing and became much more fun as the story progressed. The lead actor did a great job, and the crawling skeleton totally made me laugh. I could see where it was headed, but I still enjoyed this one more than the first episode. It definitely had a Creepshow vibe to it. I can't say that I'm surprised by unevenness, since Del Toro's films are kind of up and down for me - from fantastical and enthralling (Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) to goofy and disappointing (Crimson Peak). It seems like he might be a good idea and visual generator, but needs help with writing. So far these have been middling, but enjoyable and entertaining enough for me to continue. I really like the intros that Guillermo del Toro does at the beginning with the cabinet prop and little miniatures to represent each story - he has a very affable presence.

I really can't add anything to all the great posts that are above, except to say that Kyle's earrings drove me absolutely nuts all three episodes. Probably the ugliest accessories I have ever seen on a Bravo reunion show. I suspect Kyle's stylists secretly hate her. Do I think Kathy spewed all kinds of vile things? Yeah, probably. We'll never find out what exactly they were. It wouldn't be surprising to find out she'd used slurs, given her daughter's well-publicized history in that department. Paris obviously picked it up from somewhere. Kathy did comport herself well on her reunion segment. She remained calm, shut down Kyle's histrionics, and had no problem calling out Rinna, which was immensely satisfying. Rinna & Erika are hateful soulless succubi, and Dorit sucks up to the succubi. Currying their favour has not been working out so great for Kyle. Garcelle's & Sutton's facial expressions this episode were gold!

Yep, he basically ripped off a whole bunch of Scientology's moves and repackaged them into a Corporate success program. It blows my mind how dim-witted his followers were (and in some cases still are). I still haven't watched Episode 2 with the Salzman interview. I'm finding I don't have the patience I did for the first season of the series.

I had a hard time watching the first episode, and honestly wanted to turn it off. I can't stand either Mark or Sarah - they seem really self-serving, and I feel like they've used this documentary to cover up their own complicity and misdeeds. I didn't know Sarah had been busy merching herself, so she's even more repugnant to me. As for the rest of the people interviewed in the episode, the entire time I just wanted to scream "GOOD GOD, YOU PEOPLE ARE TOTAL MORONS!!!". Ack, that dazed euphoric look on both Nancy Salzman & Alison Mack's faces in the footage of them speaking with Keith. All for a word-salad spewing dweeb. I will never understand it. Not sure if I can sit through the rest.

I found the UFO episode only mildly interesting. I 100% believe everyone saw what they did, and the weather guy's radar evidence was pretty irrefutable. The only mystery is what they were all looking at - was it experimental military craft or alien visitors? Who knows, but it was weird whatever it was. Episode 3 was just heartbreaking. My God, that poor family and what they went through. I can't believe that the police didn't find enough evidence to book that woman (or at least keep her under tight surveillance) given that the apartment was probably filled with blood. Sounds like terrible police work. I wish they had delved a bit more into Tami's background - had she exhibited this kind of obsessive behavior with others in the past? So sad that David's Mother decided to forego her cancer treatment following his murder. The family wound up losing two loved ones. I hope this episode aids in the culprit's capture - she is still out there somewhere and extremely dangerous.

I just watched episode 1, and I thought Tiffany's story was very sad. After finding out about her unhappy relationship with her Mom, it's even sadder. I wish the show had not glossed over and white-washed the details of Tiffany's home-life. I does sound like her parents are in deep denial, but I'm also not 100% convinced that something bad didn't happen to her. It was frustrating to hear mention of her credit card theft and then have it dropped entirely. Regarding the theft, I can't help wondering if some of her peers ganged up on her to teach her a lesson and it maybe got out of hand. The findings of the female transit investigator sort of have me on the fence. Was Tiffany standing or laying down on the tracks at the time of impact? None of the statements were clear. It sounds like everyone involved from the parents to the engineers was not providing accurate info, so I doubt it will ever be resolved.

Leonora? Do you mean Theodora, the Private Investigator? Their characters were not related at all as far as I know. Theodora only had one daughter and a little granddaughter. We also saw a scene with Dakota at home with his Mom, who was definitely not Theodora.

I enjoyed the last bit with Jennifer Coolidge moving into the house. Total hoot and actually quite scary - especially the hooded figure emerging from the stairs. I really wish they hadn't dropped the tunnel plot thread, and I don't understand what the John Graff & Pearl characters were supposed to be up to - were they really just using the tunnels to spy on the home renos? It was clearly him running through the tunnel, and when he emerged at Pearl's he said "they're on to us". No idea what any of the neighbour characters were really supposed to be about. It was a bit disappointing not having any resolution whatsoever, but at least the actors looked like they were having a good time. The John List story was based on a real-life murder (completely separate from the real-life Watcher House), but details were embellished for the show. It also happened in Westfield New Jersey in the early 70's. List was a religious man who moved his family (three kids, wife & his mother) into a very large mansion. His wife was an alcoholic, his Mother was overbearing, and he was way in over his head financially. He eventually lost his job, and wound up murdering his entire family. Their blood was not drained as depicted on the show. Instead, he neatly arranged their bodies on sleeping bags in the living room. Because he had cooked up a story ahead of time that the family was going away to visit an ailing relative, no one suspected anything was amiss for more than a month. He escaped and managed to successfully elude the authorities for almost two decades. He was finally caught after his story was featured on America's Most Wanted in the late '80's. The kicker to the story was that the mansion they were living in featured a stained glass dome that was reportedly a signed Tiffany original. It would have solved all of List's financial woes. The house mysteriously burned down just a year or two after the murders. So weird that both of those creepy stories happened in Westfield. Wonder what's in the water there.

This show is making me giggle much more than I expected. Loved the showdown in the realtor's office! Also I feel "seen" or perhaps called out? Attacked? Because being a major architecture buff, I could totally see myself at one of those preservation meetings. Almost every day I'm filled with righteous indignation when yet another lovely heritage home on my block is demolished and replaced with a featureless stucco and glass box. The fact that I fit right in with those nutters was definitely NOT on my viewing bingo card! Flouncing off to look at "Old House Dreams" on Instagram.

I love how the reno'd kitchen looks exactly the same. As soon as the spooky organ music started over the intercom in previous episodes, it made me think of the real-life John List murders. And... Voila! they've tied a fictionalized version into the series. The List murder story haunted me ever since I first saw it featured on an Unsolved Mysteries episode way back when I was a teenager. Sooo creepy. Interesting that both of these real life tales occurred in New Jersey. This show continues to stretch credulity to ridiculous lengths. Absolutely no way a sensational murder story like that could be successfully covered up. My first instinct if I were in a hapless homeowner situation would be to have the entire house swept for hidden electrical wiring, bugs, hidden passageways etc. I really like the actress playing the PI. She played the kick-ass attorney in that Nicole Kidman/Hugh Grant potboiler The Undoing.

I'm actually enjoying this so far - it's campy OTT fun. I knew going in that it wouldn't stick to the reality of the true-life story, so I wasn't concerned about that, but I was disappointed to discover this is a Ryan Murphy project, since his stuff tends to start strong and then quickly go off the rails. The house is gorgeous, but a bit unrealistic - not within the means of a couple who are doing just okay by Manhattan standards,. I wish they had modelled it off the real-life house which is beautiful, (If I were rolling in dough, I would be tempted to buy, creepy letters and all) but more a more modest size - it still would have been a financial stretch, but more believable. The movie house looks like a holiday cottage for the Vanderbilts or something. Compared to some other shows, I don't think the teenage kids are all that awful (yet). Bobby Cannavale feels like an odd choice as a "Dad" figure. Look! it's beloved character actress Margo Martindale! (/BoJack Horseman reference)

Seriously what is UP with all the charcuterie boards on Bravo shows? They were all over Beverly Hills as well. It's like the pickle ball of snacks on this network! Nobody believes or feels sorry for you Jen. Sorry not sorry. I think something must have happened to Whitney when she was young. Maybe a reality show is not the best venue to address it. I've decided my next side hustle is to acquire a bunch of crystals, sage, and teas, and hit up wealthy miserable housewives for healing sessions.

Good grief, those Rollos de Bollos looked like a nightmare to make - especially since the contestants didn't know how long to cook the batter for. Also, getting a consistent thickness would be really hard. I've tried to make simple jelly roll cakes in the past, and even those are difficult! It's so pleasant and relaxing to watch a show where everyone is focusing on their tasks, and being kind and helping their fellow contestants when they have the time. All the cakes looked adorable and delicious! Plus one of the contestants (the really young 21 year old gal who did the cute froggy cake) is from the Vancouver suburb where I grew up, so I have someone to root for! She seems very talented for someone so young!

I thought the event organizers did the best they could with the decor, but the venue still looked kind of drafty and cold to me. The women looked really lovely in their sparkly gowns with the exception of Leva - what in the hell was she wearing? And Katherine, sadly looked her usual hot mess self, and sounded really drunk or high to boot. Really dumb move for Taylor to quit her job, but at least she got some global travel out of it. Glad she finally dumped Shep's ass. Craig was an ass, but so was Leva - I'm sure the producers prodded her to make a scene. There is nothing watchable or entertaining about her. Still feeling bad for Venita, although it probably wasn't the best way to approach Naomie.

Not many replies so far. I dunno - I actually like Coach Shah, and want to believe he wasn't aware of Jen's activities, but it doesn't seem plausible. especially with him being a lawyer. Their friend threw a nice party for them. Gosh Jen, here you are whining about downsizing to 4000 square feet! Get ready for an 5 x 10 jail cell! I really kind of love that Meredith is totally freezing Lisa out right now. I hope she doesn't cave and reconcile with her. Lisa is the fakest faker/fronter of all the Ho-wives and that's saying something. I loved Whitney's secret hidden bar - I WANT one, and I barely even drink! (I'm not a Mormon either!)

Erika to Rinna: "you're so evolved" = me on the floor laughing my ass off! Rinna is a succubus pure and simple. Sutton's Popeye's lunch was EVERYTHING! Popeye's just came to my part of the world recently and I adore it - my fave fast food! I'm really hoping this detente is just Sutton trying to get Erika off her back, and that she's not genuinely trying to befriend her. As someone mentioned above, I also think the food choice was a sweet nod to their mutual Southern background. I guess we'll never find out what actually went down in Aspen, but like Crystal, I'm more inclined to believe Kathy. I think she went on an extended unkind rant, and unfortunately Rinna ran with it. I really wish Kathy had brought up how rude and dismissive everyone was to her that day, because I was quite taken aback by it (the editing wizards could have shown plenty of supporting footage)- no one was willing to extend themselves just a little and engage with her, sample her tequila etc. The Richards sisters have an incredibly complicated effed up dynamic, and because I remember the younger two so well from my childhood, I think their drama will always fascinate me. So much goes unsaid between the three of them.

I actually enjoyed this episode and found it a pleasant break from the previous ugly ep, where Shep's mask really slipped and the abusive jerk he really is showed up big-time. The scenery and house (even if it's not really Austen's Aunt's) were absolutely gorgeous, and it was sort of fun watching people attempt to cook things. I've tried Kathryn's meatballs before, and as bizarre as the ingredients sound, it basically just comes out tasting like sweet n'sour meatballs. Works as an appie or can be put over rice, but kind of a strange dish to bring to Thanksgiving. I personally love all those old-school casseroles with broccoli/rice and green beans. Fight me! I've never had deep fried turkey before, but I hear it's delicious. Consider it a minor miracle that no one was poisoned and the yard wasn't engulfed in flames. Paige came off as kind of beyotch this ep. especially in the kitchen scene: where she kept saying "I don't like that". Who DOES that? She sounded like a three year old. Normally I would want to root for her as one of the few brunettes among a sea of blondes, but she seems super impressed with herself, so I won't. I don't think any of these romantic relationships are real. I feel kind of bad that Venita keeps getting excluded - she's certainly no more annoying than anyone else on this show.

Okay, long post - I haven't watched this show in years, and have just started to catch up again. The blondies in the cast are all kind of indistinguishable to me. I don't like any of them - Taylor is not very bright - she's been wiith Shep for TWO years already? c'mon. Madison clearly sucks, and I don't believe she really loves her new fiance. It was the forced way she kept talking about him being the ONE! I honestly think she just latched on to the first reasonably attractive guy who proposed to her. Naomie seems unpleasant, and I REALLY don't like Olivia - she is the very definition of a coddled basic chick. Leva is such a non-entity that I have no opinion on her. As for the guys, Shep and Whitney are the only two I remember from watching years ago. Shep is exactly as expected, an aging fratboy, and Whitney still skeeves me out. I don't remember Craig or Austen at all. Austin is kind of a tool (he was ridiculous at the oyster party), but I did feel for him having to say goodbye to a childhood home with fond memories. I do, of course, remember Kathryn, and good God, what a hot mess she is. She was genuinely beautiful when I first started watching, and I thought maybe having to fight for her kids might have tamed her wild-child ways, but big nope there. She's clearly a narcissist or some other walking Cluster B personality disorder. A lot of people have been saying she's reminiscent of Anna Nicole Smith. She reminds me of Lindsay Lohan. Tons of missed opportunities and completely wrecked looking by the age of 30. Ah Chleb, I had hope for you, you seemed like a genuinely decent guy at first, but then the real you appeared on camera when you talked out of both sides of your mouth at the oyster shin-dig. Guess you were just after camera time like everyone else. Unpopular opinion: I don't mind Venita - she doesn't irritate me as much as the other cast members. She seems much brighter and more well-spoken than a lot of them (not a big feat, I know). "Influencers" bug the hell out of me, but I actually really like a lot of the fashions she's been wearing. Loved her pink dress at the dual-birthday. This could all change with further viewing, of course. I am intrigued by the Pringle guy - what's his story? I know he's divorced with a kid or kids? So far he's seemed the nicest and most low-key out of the male cast members.

I have no idea who Brittany Snow is (I'm old) but I did think Tyler was a cutie amongst a sea of indistinguishable himbos. He also seemed nice from what we saw on camera. I was also surprised that I wound up liking Gio more than I thought I would - he has the nicest home out of all of them. It was probably the only house that's been featured on the show that I could picture myself living in.