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Dynasty: How Did the Board Meeting Go? (2022)
An amazing episode, with some glaring faults
Dynasty is back! With some shocking highs and abysmal lows. Before the good stuff I want to touch on what stopped this episode from getting 10/10. Like every other episode before, once again Kirby, Culhane and Sam are weighing the show down. There is no attempt to hide the filler. It is especially hard to get through Kirby and Culhane's scenes. The more OG characters are introduced the more obsolete and apparent it becomes that Kirby and Culhane are dead weight. Speaking of OG, wow are Rita and Dex exactly what this show needed. Pej's chemistry with Elaine was spectacular and their power couple status is about to rock the show. Rita is the perfect villain to kick off the season and Daniella stole the show, not that that's any different. This storyline proved how capable she is and that Cristal should get more limelight as the season progresses. The feud with Adam just proves how necessary Amanda was, and is a glaring sign that we need more OG characters this season after such a lack the past two seasons. Who's next I wonder- Sable? Ben? Claudia? Steven? Monica? I just hope whoever it is fills Culhane and Kirby's spots sooner rather than later.
Dynasty: Let's Start Over Again (2021)
A Fresh Start for Dynasty
Something just feels different this time around. Better. Everything was just perfect this episode. First off, the directing was fabulous. That's not something you would typically pay attention to on a CW show, but this guy directed 1x22! Michael Allowitz is the best director Dynasty has had and I really hope we have more episodes from him because they are always the best. (Anyway he could direct every episode haha?). Next, the writing. Boy was this episode just living and breathing Dynasty. The OG incorporations, nods, teases, references and foreshadowing were so incredible you can tell that the person who wrote this episode loves Dynasty. And that is so incredibly important for a show like this. Dynasty is an ensemble cast, and I'm happy to say characters are properly utilised here. Dominique, Amanda and Cristal particularly are above the rest which was a something I pray continues. I wish I could say Kirby and Culhane are interesting this time around, but they aren't. It's just impossible to write for a boring character. After Kirby ends up blackmailing the Carringtons she need to be benched for a while, a long while. There is simply no need for these two characters. Other than that. 10/10 episode. Dynasty is back baby!
Dynasty: Filled with Manipulations and Deceptions (2021)
What a finale!
I don't know what I'm more shocked about, Fallon getting shot or the writers actually incorporating some OG storyline's. I love Alexis, but she was severely underused here- mostly because of the excess amount of cast taking screen time I'm sure, but with her limited scenes she shined. Especially with Brady and how easily she manipulated him, ripped right from the OG. I am disappointed Dex isn't on the show yet, this would of been a good time for their relationship to start to form, hopefully once Brady and the murder trial is wrapped up he will. Jeff's hysteria was an interesting place to take the character, but I'm beyond disappointed he didn't pull the trigger- there is too many characters on the show. The catfight between Fallon and Eva was amazing, probably the best since Cristal and Alexis in "Dead Scratch", I'm sad I can't give that honour to Dominique and Alexis but their 20 second catfight was abysmal. With the promise of OG storyline's heading into season five I have very high hopes for the show, as it shows the level of drama that Dynasty needs to thrive. My hope is next season drastically cuts back on the comedy, and starts taking itself more seriously. I don't feel this season had enough drama or OG, so fingers crossed next season is different (and please, no filler episodes- looking at you 4x04 and 4x19).
Dynasty: You Vicious, Miserable Liar (2021)
Let's celebrate a Steven name drop!
Don't get me wrong, the episode was so slow and I could barely keep my eyes open. But Steven being mentioned reinvigorated my passion for him, and Steammy. Eight stars for Steven!
Dynasty: She Lives in a Showplace Penthouse (2021)
Credit where credit is due
These latest episodes have had the perfect balance of humour and drama. It just needs a touch of class, but I appreciate not being insulted with childish, baby musical humour like last season or the horrible filler episodes and storyline's like the noir, musical episodes or Aunt Alexis or Dominique's reality show.