Review: The Satisfying Finale Of ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’

Oh happy day! The finale of The Real Housewives of Potomac aired on Sunday (Dec. 6) and boy, was it satisfying. Warning now, there’s some spoiler alerts so don’t read any further if you haven’t watched the episode. Episode 19 of Season 5, Deck The Halls With Drama, was a spicy eggnog of Karma at its best. Let’s get right into it.

Coming off an abrupt ending to Karen’s “Wig Shift Party,” the ladies stirred up some unnecessary anxiety after creating imaginary scenarios around Karen’s antics. Gizelle, the instigator, danced on the insecurities of Robyn and Candiace as they questioned Karen’s loyalty to them. Robyn felt like Karen was intentionally avoiding the ladies, while Candiace still couldn’t get over the fact that Karen is a grown woman with her own opinion about the epic fight between her and Monique.

In a therapy session, Robyn and her live-in ex-husband, Juan, revealed details about their relationship that led to their divorce. It was revealed that Juan had “emotionally” stepped out of the relationship, which caused Robyn to shed a tear or two in the session.

Ashley and the “Peter” of the show, Michael, did their duty of whipping up some final drama when Michael hinted that Juan, Robyn’s live-in ex-husband, was not planning on proposing. This was in spite of Gizelle vouching that Juan was going to do it at the couple’s annual holiday party.

Wendy didn’t have much of a presence on the finale — even with her over-exaggerated reactions to other people’s business. Despite her many degrees and rich culture, it is still a challenge seeing Wendy legitimately fit in with the other ladies. With no real drama or quarrels of her own with any of the other ladies, she has resorted to making an enemy out of Monique and fervently siding with Candiace in the whole fight fallout.

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Everything came to a head at Robyn’s shindig. Gizelle arrived to the party with no Jamal on her arm, another let down in a series of disappointments from her long distance boyfriend (allegedly). To be honest, his absence was very predictable since she’s been faking a relationship (allegedly) with the Atlanta pastor the entire time to spruce up her weak storyline. Even if the beauty is lying through her teeth about being cuffed up, she makes the show extra spicy with her salacious instigations and untamed mouth.

At least she’s not as unbearable as the bratty young lady known as Candiace. Appointed the main stage singer of Robyn’s event, the real life barbie doll sung her song “I See You” to a filled room. At first, the music track wouldn’t play causing Candiace to resort to A cappella — very convenient considering some people were questioning her singing ability. She eventually knocked the song out the ballpark right before ruining the night by provoking an unnecessary verbal assault.

To the surprise of the group of frenemies, Karen showed up to Robyn’s holiday party right after Juan mustered up the strength to finally propose to Robyn for a second time. Of course, a thrilled Robyn said yes while Wendy loudly went berserk snatching all the attention away from the bride-to-be. Gizelle sternly told Wendy to back up and give the couple some room. Yikes! But, oh was it satisfying.

As the night went on, Michael clearly was intoxicated. Oddly, he could be seen tearing up after Juan proposed. As Karen joined the women, they began to hone in on Karen’s abrupt departure from the wig party and confusing alliance to both Monique and Candiace. Karen held her own, not buckling to the pressure of the wolf pack.

Of course, in the heat of the conversation-turned-argument, Candiace lost her emotional marbles and started yelling at the top of her lungs at Karen. She was so loud that she could be heard over the crowded room by the one and only Michael. In an instant, Michael was in Candiace husband’s ear. Michael told Chris to control his wife and that set the aspiring chef off. A ferocious Chris placed his hand in the middle of Michael’s chest and pushed him across the room. It became a big debacle, temporarily suspending the party slash engagement celebration.

To the delight of viewers, the delusional and violent couple, Candiace and Chris, were thrown out the party and that’s when the real party began! Robyn got on the dance floor and let loose, not giving one bit of a thought about Candiace leaving. So much for supportive friends.

Michael, a tad bit too drunk, ended the night with a fight with security before he was escorted out, as well. It looked like Ashley had enough of Michael, but right after the screen dissolved an update appeared saying that the couple went on a family vacation with each other and are expecting their second child!

Robyn and Juan are planning their big house move and wedding. Gizelle is still a lonely busy body. Wendy is making career moves. Karen, well what happened to Karen? But, the biggest moment of the night besides Robyn’s engagement was when Monique and Candiace received the final judgement on their ongoing case against each other.

The case was dismissed with the judge determining that the fight was the fault of both parties involved. Yes! Finally…vindication for the outcasted Monique who has suffered the continuous defaming and bullying of the women — as if none of the other women have made a mistake or lost their cool before. Candiace could play victim all she wants, but the truth is that she provokes fights, whether it’s from her mother — who hit her upside the head with her purse — her husband, or her so-called friends.

All in all, the finale was definitely worth a watch for those who were itching for a resolution to quell the agitation of the petty little fights centered around the young-minded Candiace.

Now, we wait for the reunion!!

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