The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion looks are released, and Dom Torres and Kyla Denanyoh have a lot to say about it. Sadly, Episode 17 of Season 15 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was still a bit dull if not for Sutton chasing Dorit around Rachel’s party, Bozoma Saint John’s engagement to Keely, and Kyle, Sutton, and Erika declining to attend Dorit’s book cover release party.

In this episode recap, Dom and Kyla debate about the value of a book cover release for a new author, why the Season 15 reunion looks were all over the place, Dorit’s children being homeschooled (Kyla did not expect that; is Dorit a teacher?), and the perils of becoming an empty nester.

Dom correctly notes that we should write a letter to the production team for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills because they left out a lot from the show. Let’s see more of:

• Boz is preparing for her marketing show with Jimmy Fallon or sharing her knowledge as a public speaker and Chief Marketing Officer for multiple corporations,
• Kyle’s emotions as the mother of the bride, and how the wedding planning is progressing,
• What a work day is like for Rachel Zoe, outside of a few glimpses of her assistants, and
• More details about Dorit’s book-writing process, working with a ghostwriter. We do not think having a ghostwriter is bad or shameful, and would love to know its value.

Season 15 continues to entertain Kyla, as a newbie to the Real Housewives world, and lull Dom to sleep.

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Let’s take a trip to Georgia and visit with the Real Housewives of Atlanta! Dom Torres and Kyla Denanyoh are recapping the first episode of the 17th Season of the RHOA, and it is so exciting.

Dom and Kyla are looking forward to learning more about Pinky Cole and K. Michelle. There’s a reputation that precedes them, and both hosts want to know what is real and what is false about their stories. Kyla is impressed with Porsha Williams’ maturity, is dubious of Kelli, and wants to know more about Angela Oakley and her husband. Dom is so happy that Shamea is returning as a full cast member, shares a treasured memory with Cynthia Bailey, and looks forward to seeing what drama Drew stirs up this season.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is the only franchise that Kyla has watched… kind of. In 2024, Kyla binge-watched Seasons 1-14, then took a break. This episode is all about Dom catching Kyla up on the drama (and last season's cast members, bye Britt and Kenya; hello Phaedra) as well as sharing their predictions for what this season will hold.

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The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Episode 2 is all about cool coastlines and hot secrets. Dom & Kyla love it. Ashley and Jo–Ellen go out for a playdate with their kiddos, and Ashley confesses she's overwhelmed by her life because she wants to make Jared's life easier. Ashley is truly learning what it means to be a bar widow, where she doesn't get as much of her husband's time and attention because he is so busy working on building his empire. Dom Torres and Kyla Denanyoh agree that Ashley needs a few hobbies (while the nanny is around for 33 hours a week) and more mom friends.

We meet Rulla, who makes a poor impression when she tells Liz she cannot understand what it is like to stay in a relationship only for the kids, since Liz has never given birth herself. WTF Rulla! Giving birth does not make someone a mother, but choosing to raise and steward a child makes you a mother, guardian, caregiver, and more. Liz handles the situation with grace, but this interaction definitely clouded Dom and Kyla's judgment of Rulla when we see her at home with her husband and children in a later scene.

Alicia plans a winery visit for the cast, but Rulla does not show up. Ashley is dressed as if there were a theme to the party. JoEllen is dreading a confrontation with Rulla about one of the most intriguing parts of this episode… Rulla's exaggerated issue with Jo-Ellen is that Jo-Ellen is sharing lies about Rulla's husband. To be clear: Rulla's husband and mistress were photographed in a loving embrace, and the mistress shared the images on social media. How and why Jo-Ellen received and shared the images is a classic case of 'Don't Shoot the Messenger," and Rulla needs to be honest about staying with her husband because she wants to, NOT because she has birthed children by him.

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How much do you have in common with a Real Housewife vacationing in Italy? A lot more than you think. Dom Torres & Kyla Denanyoh are discussing the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Season 15, Episodes 15 and 16, as they were to-be-continued episodes with a few dramatic moments. Through tears, parties, and gelato, Dom and Kyla agree that the humanity of the cast members is important. Every Housewife gets their feelings hurt or is disappointed, regardless of whether they are rich, wealthy, and affluent.

First dramatic thing: broken friendships. This entire season, Dorit has been more reserved about sharing her personal information; she is choosing who to discuss certain details with and feels betrayed when Kyle suggests that Dorit not speak negatively about PK. Kyle has been irritated that Dorit has stopped confiding in her and is increasingly irritated with Dorit’s tardiness… an unfortunate flaw that has happened since the series started 15 years ago. Kyla thinks Dorit is passively telling Kyle to leave her alone, and that the argument in Italy needed to happen to wake Kyle up. Dom believes that friendship breakups are hard, and Dorit needs to stop stepping on Kyle’s toes. Who is right?

The second theme of these episodes is ownership. Kyle and Erika want Dorit to acknowledge that she is disrespectful and rude when she shows up late to events. Kyla believes these petty arguments are removing the BS so the friends can speak candidly. Kyla wishes Kyle and Erika could say this: Dorit, we miss you. When we agree to hang out, you are late, and that cuts into our time together. Dom believes that Dorit needs to accept how her actions are affecting the crew, cast, and everyone else involved in these shows, and questions whether there was a broader conversation about her actions that we have not seen.

The third theme of the Real Housewives Season 15, Episodes 15 and 16, is ineffective communication. Erika is crying. Dorit is walking away from the dinner table in Italy. Boz is buying a house and hinting at marriage. Dorit is taking photos for her book cover. Kyle is rolling her eyes when Dorit arrives at Rachel Zoe’s party. and boom! We see Sutton with a suitcase, then the cast is back in California. What in the rushed storyline is happening in Beverly Hills?

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This is a BIG day in Real Housewives history because Dom and Kyla are watching a new franchise live, with few prior connections (Hey Dolores of RHONJ), and being introduced to a brand-new region of the United States.

How one episode makes you immediately feel like we have known these ladies for at least four seasons is pure magic. Congratulations to Andy Cohen and Rhode Island for being so small, and the tea being so hot.

In just one episode, we were introduced to six cast members: Liz, Jo-Ellen, Rosie, Alicia, Kelsey, and Ashley (ranked by who we are most excited to watch), and we immediately felt like we knew these ladies for at least four seasons. Ashley is the prominent outsider, a Virginia native married to Jared Iaconetti, a Rhode Island native.

As Kyla Denanyoh notes in this Real Housewives recap episode, everyone knows everyone else’s secrets, so there’s little shame in the conversations or confrontations. We are being entertained. We are sat and instantly engaged with this cast. There is a freshness and energy that these women are bringing to the screen. As Dom Torres mentions, this franchise feels a lot like the old school Real Housewives.

Dom and Kyla discuss parenting, relationship entanglements, small-state dynamics, and Bachelor television stars. This season is going to be really unique when the collective cast agrees that driving 15 minutes to arrive anywhere is a big deal. Welcome to Rhode Island!

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Flippant jokes, vacations, and selectively sensitive people do not mix well in Florence, Italy. Episode 14 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was entertaining, primarily because Natalie and Boz made a joke at Amanda’s expense, and Amanda chose to be irritated by it. All Dom & Kya can think about are the semantics of the jokes:

Was Natalie calling Amanda fake? Phony? A puppet master? A puppet? A liar? Was Boz calling Amanda fake, a puppet, phony, or a puppet master? Were they saying Amanda was fake like a wooden doll? And to further overanalyze, when and how did Boz and Natalie get close enough to enjoy making jokes at Amanada’s character?

Sadly, we won't know until the reunion (hopefully), because we didn’t see enough of Natalie and Boz's relationship to even appreciate why they would make such a joke. Kyla blames the production company for removing too much background content, but, truthfully, Boz and Natalie could have been making a flippant comment, and a huge deal was made of it. Sutton tries unsuccessfully to stand up for Amanda when Erika and Boz are researching Amanda on the ride back to the house.

Later in the episode, Natalie (a friend of Rachel) cannot admit that she misrepresented the story to Kyle and Amanda, which leads to an entirely new situation. Dorit’s tardiness is magnified when she leaves an event early, and Amanda explains why she feels emotionally unsafe around the cast. Unfortunately, for 14 episodes, Amanda’s childish behavior has been falling flat. Dom & Kyla believe that Amanda is selective about when to sulk or pout, depending on whom she thinks she can manipulate. Is Sutton being hypnotized by Amanda?

Although the episode started off with whispering and text messages, it wasn’t hot tea or girlfriends laughing at gossip. Instead, Rachel is upset that her estranged husband told her son about his girlfriend, and she chooses to send the private plane to help rather than leave Italy.

Episode 14 is more entertaining and still very heavy because everyone on the Beverly Hills cast is dealing with some heavy life decisions and situations, which Dom & Kyla hoped the cast could shake off on a new continent, but that is not proving true.

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In a very mild, timid, and borderline boring episode, Dom & Kyla discuss the seven minutes of excitement in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15, Episode 13. Rachel and Dorit are dodging Amanda. Kathy becomes the voice of reason for the cast. Erika is pseudo-offended that Dorit is “picking and choosing” who to discuss her marriage and separation with. Sutton is messier than usual, which is only happening because she is actually getting any screentime. but also extremely dull.

Kyle and Erika are still irritated by Dorit's lateness, but to be fair, when tardiness is the storyline over three episodes, this may be a sign that the RHOBH cast needs a shake-up. Could this be an error with production, or is life truly heavy in Beverly Hills?

In a perfect world, Kyle and Dorit could have a lot in common given their marital statuses. Amanda, Kathy, and Jennifer Tilly could have been the silly characters. Boz and Rachel would bring their established brands and enjoy some levity as they discussed empire-building. Instead, the camaraderie or typical theatrics of the Real Housewives brand is hidden under the realness of the cast members' lives.

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Take a break from doom scrolling. Laugh with us as we chat about failing malls, the Heated Rivalry show and book series by Rachel Reid, automatic bird feeders, and celebrate three seasons and 45 episodes of Overanalyzed with Dom & Kyla.

Dom is convinced that he would have thrived at 35 years old in 1995, rather than in 2026. Kyla still can't be convinced to watch a TV series before it has three seasons. Episode 49 is a welcome distraction from everything happening in the world and a reminder that although you cannot control what is happening in the world, you control what you focus on.

Bring back good old-fashioned yearning for another person and the satisfaction of completing chores, because making your bed or cooking is not a burden.

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