Ok I think I know what is happening with Dubai. It’s filmed EXACTLY like Selling Sunset. It feels way more curated and inauthentic than a normal RH. For me, the premiere wasn’t great. I wonder if they’ll keep up with this style or if it will adjust into a more normal storytelling. It has very strong SS/ even Love Island dance party vibes that I just wasn’t feeling. 

Ok -- I know this will be an unpopular opinion, but I couldn't sit through the whole ep. I watched RHOBH, and then about 20 min of Dubai and I was just burned out. Also I found Caroline really annoying. (Omg how many times is she going to say her puppy peed in the bed and just keep sitting in it!!) However I loooove Chanel and think she's going to be great this season. 

It did seem way too curated compared to other franchises. Hopefully it’ll find its footing and cut out all the super filtered B-roll footage and slow motion shots of the ladies getting out of cars all the time 

….I didn’t love it honestly which is a bummer because I was really looking forward to it. The curated shots made it feel almost dated to reality shows of the past. There are a couple of women who are interesting to me specifically I enjoyed the scene where Nina and Sarah went to the frame but I’m still on the fence otherwise. 

I will say I felt this way at the beginning of SLC too and then was hooked by end of season 1 so I’ll give it time and pray it gets better. 

It's been so long since we've had a BRAND new cast of characters, and I'm wondering what you all thought. I found it difficult to really get behind anyone FULLY, just because it's early days. But, I love how RICH these women are. There's a glamour to this series that you just don't get in Orange County or Potomac. (Though they supplement with outrageousness.) 

What were your favorite parts of the premiere? Any stand outs? Any hopes / dreams / thoughts? 

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