Queens | Season 1 Episode 1
** Contain Spoilers**
This highly anticipated show is about a ‘90s girl group, Nasty Bitches, making a comeback in their 40’s. Many of us were excited because of the star studded cast but did it live up to the hype?
The episode opens up with a music video of the group’s most popular song. It was definitely giving me ‘90s vibes. There was a yacht, a mansion, a helicopter and pyrotechnics. First we see Brianna aka Professor Sex (Eve), who is now a housewife with 5 kids. Btw sis had bars! I wonder if Eve wrote her own raps? Next up, Jill aka Da Thrill (Naturi Naughton) is in a confessional booth trying to confess to a priest but she is too afraid to admit it. Hmmm I have a feeling she is cheating or something.
We cut to Valeria aka Putter Pecan (Nadine Velazquez), now working as a tv host. But she spikes her coffee with drugs, weird vibes. Lastly we meet Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics (Brandy), and she is performing at an open mic night singing her heart out. Honestly these rap names are trash but what can we expect with a group name like Nasty Bitches.
Let's pause for a second. The name of the group is lowkey appalling. I am disgusted that this was even allowed. Why is a group of black women given such a cringey name. It does not matter if it is a fictional rap group. It sends the wrong message. I wonder if the actors had any objections. Something about Nasty Bitches leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The show is named Queens but the women are called nasty bitches.... the irony. Okay back to the show.
Brianna picks up some lingerie to spice up her marriage but then she hears moans coming from her bedroom. Turns out her husband is having an affair with a young white woman, who happens to also be his student. Yikessss! The embarrassment... I would've killed him.
Jill the "devout" Catholic is pretending she wants to have a baby because her husband desperately wants a child. So she lies about her fertility window. The real tea is she is gay and having a full bown affair with a woman (see I knew she was cheating).
Naomi goes to visit her daughter who she hasn't seen in over a year. Her daughter lives with her grandmother and clearly resents Naomi for obvious reasons. Who wouldn't be upset if they haven't seen their mom for over a year. Cut to Valeria, remember when I said she put drugs in her coffee. Turns out she drugged her fellow co host to advance her own career. Spicyyyy
After hearing their song on the radio the ladies decide to get together for a performance. Apparently Valeria stole Naomi's man, Eric (the group’s manager) back in the day and that is why the group fell apart. During rehearsal, Brianna’s husband shares his cancer diagnosis. Imagine finding out your cheating husband has brain cancer.
Fast forward to the performance, Jill comes out to the world about her sexualility and the ladies steal the show. They decide to go on tour with a new female rap artist, Lil Muffin.
Honestly this was a great premiere episode. Lots of backstory was given and just enough drama to draw viewers in. This show has made me realize how much I miss watching Brandy and Eve on screen. The acting is pretty good and the hair and makeup is on point. I am excited to see how the story plays out. I have a few predictions but let’s see what happens.
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