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Mia has very masculine energy.

I recovered from the wretched Michael Sheen episodes (mostly by deleting or FFing), only to be thrust into the fake court nonsense. So frustrating for a brilliant series to go sideways, twice.

This episode lost me a bit. The bad guys were cartoonish, especially Rafe Spall chewing the scenery. The supposed southern accents were too exaggerated. I was confused by what happened in Cornelia's drawing room. Was she raped by Melmont? Or did he just overpower her in order to steal the money? The writers took care to emphasize that Cornelia was alone in the house (except for the piano tuner), setting her up for villainy. They also mentioned visiting a bawdy house. I appreciated Clarke (Gary Farmer) mentioning that nothing would grow on his allotted land, thus the thievery. Indians were expected to have a functional farm 25 years after receiving their allotment of land, and to be able to start paying taxes. If not, they lost the land and it was sold to non-Indians. I also appreciated that Cornelia's attack and the Chalk River massacre were not portrayed visually.

I loved this series and am thrilled there will be a season 2. The six episodes forced economical storytelling, which I appreciate. Well, except for the endless arguments amongst the bad guys. One of the best series of the year.

Here is a link to Jenna's lash line - she launched it several years ago: https://loveseen.com/ She was inspired in part due to her own loss of eyelashes. I bought a pair for Zoom work because as I age my lashes are thinning.

When these southern women agreed to producer-driven shenanigans (sweet tea, grits, country ham), they should have refused the suggestion that they sexually harass the Black crew member. Horrible behavior. As was the forced prayer circle. Being ordered to wear too much makeup and big hair is a BD first. The phrase sweet tea arose when southerners began to drink their iced tea without sugar, for health reasons. Before that, pretty much all of us drank sugared iced tea automatically. Restaurants had to offer both options. I remember them having to brew it specially when someone asked for unsugared iced tea. I make homemade grits every weekend. Faye stated that these women were high class. Um, no they weren't. These were garden variety middle class southern white women, presumably with jobs and an itch to be on TV.

Maybe, being a good spay, Cartwright anticipated the bus-swap and did one of his own? This was another great episode. I'm drawing out my viewership so I don't arrive at the end too soon.

I think Mia planned in advance to throw the drink. She probably hinted to production. She just had to poke the bear long enough for the bear to give her justification to react. And who in their right mind claims grifter Peter as "family?" And when did she start talking like Rosie Perez on steroids? I felt sorry for Wendy, with the entire table blaming her without valid reason. Until she couldn't stop running her mouth. Then she lost me. Karen was sitting in the middle of two angry, physically imposing women, so of course she's not going to "pick a side," as Gizelle kept screeching at her. Was Gizelle trying to add Karen to the bully pulpit? Robyn sure was ready with her phone camera and TMZ. Did production plan that also? Weird, given that Bravo would normally want exclusive video rights to the event for the show. My friends in academia think Wendy may have ruined her chance of a contract renewal at JHU. Also, her commentary career isn't that illustrious. There is a TV pundit under every rock in the DC area. She may have ruined that opportunity as well. She is self-sabotaging.

I hated that they focused so much on Dorothy and Paul's story, which has been told multiple times already, in print, film and online. I think it was used for the shock factor, when I'd prefer that the focus be on Banerjee.

So he's more disgusting in the books? I just added the first book to my library list, but I may take it off 'cause he's gross enough on TV. (Just kidding. I adore British intelligence stuff so I'll read the books.) Enjoyed the first episode a lot so I'm looking forward to the rest over the Thanksgiving holiday.

You are right; I didn't think of length of term.

Given how much was made of this wedding, It's odd to me that the editors didn't add a note that the couple are now legally married. It's been 10 months since the wedding was filmed.

I feel like there's an angle at play with this marriage. Why would Madison yank her young son out of the only town he's known, as well as far away from his father? Maybe she will be a Salt Lake City housewife (RHoSLC) and spend the school year in Charleston.

The Girardis (RHoBH) have everyone trumped, I think. Will Todd and Julie serve one-at-a-time so that their minor son has a parent at home?

Much better episode than previous ones. It represents what I expect to see. Although the two actresses are even as to which reporter is the "most serious." Their acting is so flat as to be somnambulent.

I watched this late last night, half-asleep. Did Vishal and Richa admit that they were not actually married? No marriage license.

I was stunned at the beauty of the final scene. First we see Eli's horse dancing and disappearing in a swirl of dust, and then an astounding camera pan from Cordelia to Eli as he sings out to her and the sun sets. I've never seen anything like it. Was the English farmer played by the actor who was Prince Albert to Blunt's Victoria in a movie? Presumably he is the Englishman Cordelia is seeking? Perhaps due to the late hour, I got confused about what was happening in the little house. Too many non-specific pronouns as they conversed. They spoke of a bereaved mother nearby who might nurse the baby, then seemed to switch to saying that the two children had family "south." It's hard to believe that Cordelia would make that journey with a newborn and little girl alone. I like that the writers worked in references to the Dawes Act allotments - essentially the cause of the biggest grab of tribal land in US history. As Gary Farmer's character said, they shoved Indians onto 40 acres of non-sustainable land. When those "farms" failed and taxes couldn't be paid, the government made the land available for white homesteaders.

I read somewhere that there were general disputes - money and reality TV. I don't know if the producers refused to pay Lenny, or if having to cooperate with production cost him time that affected his business.

We are taking a pause after losing our last old dog. It's because of the cost of vet bills. The shelter where I volunteer has noticed an uptick in returns due to adopters not being able to afford the vet bills.

Bravo may be trying for a turnaround on these BD shows. We had one season where all of the deck crew were great guys (Mzi's first season?), and except for the chef I liked the crew on BD Down Under. Now they will upgrade significantly by bringing in Tumi.

I think a few of the "homes" are rented for production only. They look like what they are - stage sets.

Very stupid to put that vulnerable suicidal young man on reality TV. "Helping others" my ass. Meredith's sister wants Bravo's checks. Heather is clearly trying to prevent Whitney from taping with Heather while honoring her Bravo contract. I'm thinking something major happened off-camera. Or maybe it's nothing more than Heather doesn't believe Whitney's trauma story (about a mutual family member?) and cuts her off to punish her. Whose idea was that broke-ass pitiful "choir?" We were hooting as they tried to practice with Heather and Whitney screeching six feet away. With the choir director's dramatic faces, it was like an SNL comedy sketch. Did Bravo interns produce this season as they rushed to finish before Jen headed to the hoosegow? Because all the scenes are clumsy and transparent.

The fathers' advisory panel for Vishal was charming. I'm enjoying learning more about the wedding customs. Vishal has a strong constitution, but all that binge drinking will catch up with him. Plus, it was disrespectful to the parents who gave them the wedding. Payment for the wedding: agree that some of it was sponsored, but I've met a few parents who started saving for their daughters' weddings while the daughters were infants. I was told that it was a typical practice in the community.

Remember when production was positioning Chris as the only person who could control Candiace's tantrums? He would rush in and restrain her or talk her down. Later Candiace called him her manager as she launched her singing career. So I think Chris is trying to follow the storyline that production and Candiace gave him originally. Because he wants a Bravo paycheck. But the others are targeting him this season, knowing Candiace will lose her mind. How is he managing a fancy restaurant if he can't remember to pay a mortgage? I had not heard that he has a learning disorder. The severity varies widely across people. I think Charisse promised drama to production, and she is not delivering. Her choice of sloppy clothing is very odd - why isn't she making an effort? It makes me wonder if her finances have been reduced since we last saw her on the show. Why isn't production showing us her residence, which used to be part of her appeal to viewers? I heard one of the women say the rental house is on "the bay."

Mia is confusing drama with her affected mannerisms. The 24/7 simpering, hand-waving, hair tossing, strutting, and mannered speech are annoying and unbearable to watch. Gizelle looked beautiful in her long black cardigan, jeans and beret.