You really put all my thoughts into cohesive reasoning, thank god. I loved that finale but also I want that to be a one off. Similarly to scandoval in a lot of ways, that was fun but unsustainable and I suspect having all of these exhilarating scandalous events on Bravo shows is going to make fans too addicted to the thrill and want too much chaos that will burn it all down in a way.
CORRECT. On all fronts! Monica is the most formidable foil we've seen yet . I love Mary but at the end of the day, she's passive and harmless. She minds her own business. Hurling devastating insults at Whitney, while funny (sorry Whitney, ILY), doesn't do much in the way of plot or creating obstacles. She'd rather eat McDonald's in a sprinter than do any pot-stirring. And Jen Shah was too self-obsessed to create this sophisticated a level of drama for the other women. A schemer and a scammer was just what they needed to elevate what (I think) is already the best Housewives franchise!
I had given up on this season of RHOSLC (and this is coming from someone who did include a visit to the Beauty Lab parking lot as part of her trip to Utah), but based on your post, I may have to go back and watch the finale.
I totally agree with your analysis that this kind of villainy, while great for the show in the short term is unsustainable in the long run.
You really put all my thoughts into cohesive reasoning, thank god. I loved that finale but also I want that to be a one off. Similarly to scandoval in a lot of ways, that was fun but unsustainable and I suspect having all of these exhilarating scandalous events on Bravo shows is going to make fans too addicted to the thrill and want too much chaos that will burn it all down in a way.
CORRECT. On all fronts! Monica is the most formidable foil we've seen yet . I love Mary but at the end of the day, she's passive and harmless. She minds her own business. Hurling devastating insults at Whitney, while funny (sorry Whitney, ILY), doesn't do much in the way of plot or creating obstacles. She'd rather eat McDonald's in a sprinter than do any pot-stirring. And Jen Shah was too self-obsessed to create this sophisticated a level of drama for the other women. A schemer and a scammer was just what they needed to elevate what (I think) is already the best Housewives franchise!
I had given up on this season of RHOSLC (and this is coming from someone who did include a visit to the Beauty Lab parking lot as part of her trip to Utah), but based on your post, I may have to go back and watch the finale.
I totally agree with your analysis that this kind of villainy, while great for the show in the short term is unsustainable in the long run.
You have to watch- it’s better than the Sharrest episode.
Not the chime card declining *hides*
I agree, I'd rather the constants stay then the crazies.
This is the most accurate take I have read and encapsulates my feelings perfectly. BRAVO, Ira! (pun intended)