I've Been Loving (Watching): Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: in order from left to right - Kim, Lisa, Adrienne, Kyle, Taylor, and Camille. 

Now I know what you're thinking -- any show that begins with "Real Housewives of ..." probably isn't a show about "real" or genuine women or their struggles as a housewife -- well I'll have to admit these women are probably just as superficial, materialistic, and attention-seeking as the media portrays them. Yet, despite their heavy make up, botox-ed face, surgically enhanced features, these women are real women with their own struggles. I learn of their divorces and alcohol addiction and it intrigues me to better understand each of the housewives' characters.

I find myself laughing at moments when the housewives get so foolish and carried away with all the glitz-and-glam.  I love how the producers realizes this and takes full advantage by accentuating the absurdity of these women's actions. (When Camille dances wildly, much like a stripper or when Taylor tries, but fails, at being seductive while eating cotton candy.) Their absurdity gives me a good laugh and sometimes that's all I'm looking for in these shows.

 That's a general overview of how I see the show. Perhaps I'll do a blog post talking about how I perceive each one of them.

One thing I dislike about the show is that sometimes the story line moves too slowly. I have to wait a few episodes for an issue to erupt. As a viewer, faster emotional eruptions equals more drama and of course who doesn't love drama (when its not happening to oneself).

Right now I'm still on Season 1 and so far Kyle Richards is my favorite one. We'll see what happens.

Final Verdict (for now) I'll give it 3.5 stars. Still can't compare to the Kardashian reality shows though in my opinion.