The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Season 12 Episode 0
Before the Diamonds: A Very Unnecessary Look Back
Okay, let's be honest. Did we really need a "Before the Diamonds" episode for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12? Probably not.
It's like preheating the oven to make…toast. Still, we watched it.
Flashback Frenzy: Who Remembers What, Anyway?
The episode was mostly flashbacks. Lots of reminiscing. Did anyone actually learn anything new?
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They showed us old arguments. Old outfits. Old faces (slightly less Botoxed, maybe?).
It's like, "Remember when Lisa Vanderpump walked away from the show?" Yes. Yes, we do. We’ve replayed it a million times.
The Setup: Preparing for the Drama to Come
The purpose, supposedly, was to set the stage for Season 12. To remind us of all the tangled relationships. The simmering resentments.
Did it work? Kind of. It’s like a movie trailer for a movie we’ve already seen several sequels of.
They spent a good chunk of time reminding us about Erika Jayne's legal woes. I think we ALL remember the "Pretty Mess" that was that whole situation.
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Here's where I get controversial. I actually missed Lisa Rinna in this episode. Don't get me wrong, she could be a LOT. But she brought the drama, the mess, and the dancing on tables (literally and figuratively).
Maybe I just like watching a carefully curated train wreck. Who am I kidding? Of course, I do!
And let's be real, Kyle Richards is the queen bee. She has to keep stirring the pot, right?
The "Before" That Almost Bored Us
Honestly, the most exciting part of the "Before the Diamonds" episode was anticipating the actual season. The real drama. The over-the-top fashion.
The passive-aggressive digs disguised as compliments. Bring it on!
It felt a bit like filler. Like the networks were saying “Here's some old stuff so you can be prepared for the NEW stuff.”
Rating Time (Because Why Not?)
I'd give it a solid…meh. Maybe a generous 2 out of 5 diamonds. It's like eating the crust of a pizza. Technically pizza, but not the good part.
It reminded us of the past, which is fine. But we're all here for the present…and the inevitable future meltdowns.
But hey, at least it was something to watch on a Wednesday night! Right?
Final Thoughts: Bring on the Season!
The "Before the Diamonds" episode was a gentle reminder of what we love (and love to hate) about RHOBH. The friendships, the feuds, the fabulousness (and sometimes, the lack thereof).
Let’s see the diamonds and drama. Garcelle Beauvais can bring the zingers and Sutton Stracke bring her eclectic fashion sense.
Season 12, let's hope you're worth the wait. And maybe, just maybe, a little more exciting than the prelude.
