The Real Housewives of Potomac – Live Discussion
‘Double Trouble’
Season 9, Episode 2
What to expect:
Preview:
In case you missed the season 9 premiere:
RHOP Opening Scenes
The episode premieres with a reenactment of Karen Huger’s DUI. I’m not sure what value it added to the episode beyond Bravo’s preferred dramatic opening. We didn’t see anything new, but I get it was a stylistic choice.
Speaking of stylistic choice, the ladies title cards are very cutesy. They give cartoon, Hello Kitty vibes. I suppose it’s meant to feel like Japanese cherry blossoms which are regional to the area. I like it! As I’ve mentioned in all my recaps of late, I really enjoy the style Bravo is taking. The creative team at Bravo HQ is clocked in.
My Favorite Frenemies
Gizelle and Karen embody the term, “frenemies.” They love to hate each other, and I absolutely love the whiplash. Are they friends? Are they sworn enemies? Honestly both and that makes for layered drama.
Through the DUI drama, the ladies actually seem concerned for Karen’s well being. They did throw shade at the situation, as they should. But the undercurrent is empathy and you could feel it.
I had to laugh during the lunch scene between the Potomac matriarchs. The staff at the restaurant, nay — Karen’s PR team — worked overtime to give the impression that Karen is a choir girl LOL.
You Are Not The Father (Maybe)
Cameras caught back up with Mia Thornton, and her ex-husband, Gordon. Last season ended with Gordon questioning the paternity of their 8-year-old son, Jeremiah. Now, Mia shares that Inc, her new beau, is adamant that he is the father.
A lot of Bravo fans are turned off to Mia discussing her son’s paternity on national television. However, Mia says that since Gordon opened Pandora’s box last season, she’s letting it play out.
Samantha Bush, aka BravoHistorian, brought up a great point. “We” criticize Housewives for concealing their lives and for not having storylines. On the flipside, many viewers are clutching their pearls over Mia airing this out publicly. I get both sides. Where do we draw the line as a collective? What is entertainment for entertainment sake and what is exploitive? Everyone has a different line in the sand which is difficult.
Wendy Resigns As a Professor
I’m all for living in your truth, and discovering who you are, no matter the age. Having said that, how many times is Wendy going to pull a bait and switch? She’s grappled with her profession for two seasons now. At least she finally pulled the plug and resigned from John’s Hopkins. Hopefully her candle line and talk show are worth it.
I’m beginning to tire of Wendy, if I’m honest. I’ll see how her behavior continues to play out, but she’s so transient. Something about her reads disingenuous.
Fresh Potomac Faces
Now that Robyn and Candiace have exited stage left, a new group of ladies are ushered in. In the premiere, we meet both Stacey Rusch and Jassi Rideaux.
Stacey worked for QVC in Philadelphia, has one daughter, and is in the process of splitting from her ex-husband of 16 years.
Jassi is a CEO of various businesses, including Rideaux Hair, Rideaux Properties (for real estate), and Chateau Rideaux Network. She’s also engaged to Darius Harris. Darius is a linebacker on the Dallas Cowboys practice squad and played for the Kansas City Chiefs in back to back Super Bowls.
