The Real Housewives of Potomac

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Many themes make a franchise hum.

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OnPotomacspecifically, all the women are trapped by the triad of patriarchy, respectability, and desirability.

Mia has been a controversial figure her entire tenure inPotomac.

It is no surprise thatPotomacis giving her a real shot at anchoring the franchise this season.

Despite her breakout moment last season, Mias jump from powerful character actor to lead bill has been unclear.

Its a flimsy cover-up, as Mia points out: Why would you admit to being behind the wheel?

Nevertheless, Mia backs off from pressing on the story.

Morally, Mia has the high ground in the conversation.

Still, I also dont know if it was enough to send her into screaming tears.

The women can barely humor Wendys desire to go skydiving and travel before returning back to battle.

What really surprises me is how hard Jacqueline is taking this.

That is certainly the code that Mia runs by when she attempts and fails to box Karen in.

Next week, the drama at Lake Norman continues, and we finally rate the newcomers.

See you all then!

Theres no way she wanted to celebrate Wendys birthday that bad.

Maybe she got her first tuition bills or something.

In every confessional, poor Stacey is confused as hell.

Her being constantly out of the loop in the show may become a gimmick that works.