S01.E01: Exile

[Snazzy Daisy]

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Furious that her sister Simone won't return her calls, Devon heads to an island enclave to find her — and into the clutches of her controlling boss.

Air Date: May 22, 2025

 

Edited May 23 by Snazzy Daisy

[NeenerNeener]

I hate all these people, including Devon, so I find it hard to find any sympathy for her even though I understand that she needs help with their father. She's just too rude, obnoxious and messy.

[thuganomics85]

Tuning in for mainly two reasons: a) Meghann Fay, who I loved in the second season of The White Lotus and was also great in the better than expected thriller Drop and b) young Rhaenyra Targaryen and future Supergirl herself, Milly Alcock!  Throw in beautiful scenery, outlandish bright outfits, and Julianne Moore in full cult leader mode and it is certainly enough to give this all a watch!

Hard to tell yet what is really going on and I'm sure more mysteries are yet to come, but it sounds like Simone/Milly had a rough enough childhood that she wants nothing to do with her family anymore.  I'm wondering if her father in particular is to blame, because she really seems to think little of him.  But Devon is acting like Simone is the one at fault, so I wonder if there is more to that or is just arrogance/selfishness on Devon's part?  It does look like Simone is easily swayed, since she seems to be under Michaela's spell and borderline acting like a mini version of her.

Ethan will obviously be up to no good, because no way is Dennis Reynolds from It's Always Sunny going to end up being just a normal, rich guy!

Hope we see more of Jose and the rest of the staff, since I can only imagine the bullshit they've seen working with this ball of crazy!

I figured the rescued bird was going to come back into play, but I was not expecting him to take himself out by bashing himself through Michaela's window.  Wouldn't be surprised if there is a lot more going on with her bird sanctuary than meets the eye.

[Snazzy Daisy]

Devon is a really flawed character. She is addicted to sex and she has a gross neck-licking habit. Eww. Who can blame Simone for cutting her sister off?

So far, the only likable character is Jose.

[Glade]

At least let your father enjoy the fruit!  And what can't be eaten fresh could have been frozen for future smoothies instead of killing your back by carrying it around all day!  And yes, you do want/need money for your father's care!  This show is too dumb to watch.

Edited May 23 by Glade

[twoods]

Completely agree. I hate when there is nobody to root for on a show, so why bother watching? They are all dumb and despicable, except for Jose and maybe the boat guy. I do sort of feel for Devon because she has to take care of her dad, but licking necks and just throwing fits in front of people is not the way to go.

Edited May 23 by twoods

[Anela]

I haven’t finished this yet but I was grossed out by them sharing gum (the one girl and her boss). She’s also sexting for her boss. 

[CarpeFelis]

Not being particularly familiar with Milly Alcock, I initially wondered why a 12-year-old was working as a personal assistant and bossing all the staff around, because that’s what she looked like to me, especially in the Lilly Pulitzer outfits.

[peachmangosteen]

On 5/23/2025 at 4:07 PM, Glade said:

At least let your father enjoy the fruit!  

I don't hate Devon like the others here seem to but that really pissed me off lol.

Edited May 28 by peachmangosteen

[Anela]

I didn't hate Devon, either. 

[SlovakPrincess]

I don’t mind that Devon is a flawed character, but so far she’s just doing dumb stuff that makes her annoying and feels like the writers trying way too hard to be quirky.  
 

“What if she lugged an edible arrangement around for hours?” “What if she uncontrollably licked people?” (I am no expert but I don’t think that’s how sex addiction works).  Wildly impractical behavior that undermines the idea she’s the street smart sister.