Southern Hospitality
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I trust the decision to show us actual vomit on the floor this week.
I trust Bravo, because it has proven itself for more than a decade.
I trust it, because Iknowthat duds and misfires are the exception to the rule.
However, inthe now-immortal words of Fetty Wap(andMasegobefore him), Can I get to the yams?
Iwantto care about these people.
But we have to get to know our players first.
So far, theres a lot of telling and not enough showing.
This week, half of the episode is dedicated to Mikels titular coming out.
By episodes end, hes coming out to Anthony, his church brother.
Anthony takes it well and tells him hell always be like family to him.
My brother still loves me despite who I love, Mikel tells us.
This man is doing the work!
And thats genuinely the extent of our plot for the week.
after their tumultuous breakup.
Not to knock the hustle, but Maddi, youre a reality star now.
you might trade up.
Im pretty sure thats in the preface to the handbook.
During a mid-episode fitness session (will we get one every episode?
Yours is on Instagram.
That is a solid read!
Juhlillys comeback, via confessional, is about how TJ serves drinks and theyre not even that good.
But thats mostly a Republic drag.
Lets sharpen those claws a little more next time.
We all know your boss is watching this program!
I get a feeling thats not the last well hear about the break they took!
Theres truly something out there for everyone, and I think thats just great!
Last week was promising.
This episode felt … less so.
But theres hope still!
Next week, a drink gets hurled, and I pray it activates some of the shows sleepier castmates.
For now, my trust remains gently intact.
Leva Leftovers
I loved learning that Leva has a condo on King Street mere steps from Republic.
film!I am living for her glam this season.
We love a glow-up, and Leva is delivering that and more.
Dont shit where you eat!
Or perhaps more in Mias parlance: Dont eat the cake you just fucked!
The episodes big cast excursion is to a go-kart course and arcade and blessedlynotthe networks umpteenth rage-room visit.
Joe Bradley is 90 percent arms, hair, and teeth.
We should all be so lucky!
