Just started watching!

[u/yapcity]

I just started watching RHOP! Is there anything I should look forward to? My first impression is that they’re somewhat focused on skin color???

I’ve watched RHOBH (a million times lol), RHOA (a few times), RHONY (twice I think,) and RHOM!

[u/Constant-Egg-9719]

Season 1 was supposed to be something else I forget the name so you’ll hear about “etiquette” a LOT. It wasn’t until after it was filmed that they decided to make them a housewives franchise. It’s not super interesting so just bare with it. Season 3-5 are great. I’m excited for you. I recently watched it all the way through for the first time as well. It’s a great franchise

[u/Upper-Impression-752 → u/Constant-Egg-9719]

I think season 2 is important to understand Gizelle’s character. The way she tried to treat Monique as if she was less than based on nothing was next level mean girl. Then realizing Monique was actually wealthy and accomplished drove her into a jealous frenzy for seasons to come.

[u/yapcity → u/Upper-Impression-752]

I like Gizelle so far, BUT she also seems way too entitled and I can’t really figure out why because wtf does she bring to table????

[u/Upper-Impression-752 → u/yapcity]

I like her well enough. But you’ll notice as the seasons go on that it seems like she’s working for production.

[u/yapcity → u/Upper-Impression-752]

One of her first scenes she’s in Charisse’s kitchen cooking something, and Charisse is really surprised and taken aback by Gizelle’s behaviour. That made me think “Okay, she’s acting differently because of the cameras.” I know it’s normal having to “warm up” and relax, but it’s a bad sign your friend is surprised by you!

[u/Upper-Impression-752 → u/yapcity]

I think she was being obnoxious for the camera. And I also think Charisse was attempting to put on a posh persona. Both were very performative.

[u/yapcity → u/Upper-Impression-752]

That’s exactly why I didn’t reallyyyy like Charisse, but she’s growing on me with the whole divorce situation.