When The Real Housewives of Potomac premiered in 2016, Bravo fans were excited to welcome a new group of women onto their television screens. While the cast has changed here and there in the seasons since its inception, RHOP has gradually become an iconic city within The Real Housewives universe. Group dynamics, cast trips, and some genuine connections are just some of the reasons why viewers believe that the show is beyond compare.
Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, and Karen Huger have been on the show the entire time. Their relationships alone have been enough to carry the show, with Karen known as 'The Grand Dame," Gizelle and Robyn constantly cause trouble as 'The Green-Eyed Bandits', while Ashley is known for her messiness and polarizing marriage with now ex-husband, Michael Darby. The group is a strong foundation in its own right, and additions like Candiace Dillard Bassett, Monique Samuels, and Katie Rost have provided plenty of viewing gold of their own. Gay husband rumors, hair pulling at a winery, a binder full of receipts… the show has it all.
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The fact that the cast is made up of women of color is a win in itself, as representation is important, and viewers love seeing it on their screens. Reddit user UnhappyJellyfish5523 said in a post, «Potomac is one of the best franchises out there. I'll die on this hill. It's FANTASTIC.» There were a number of comments in support of this statement, praising the casting and calling the show, '«underrated.» In season 5, an altercation between Monique and Candiace sent viewers into overdrive, with Bravo-lovers (and the women in the show) launching into debates about the portrayal of women of
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