The weekly cliffhangers keep me coming back. HOWEVER, Robin Givens is waaaay too much over the top. While I think no one could portray Stephanie Lancaster but her, she seriously needs to tone down her delivery. Sometimes, it sounds forced, which comes across as fake. Also, Essence is a little whiny at times. Other than that.....I love it! Lots of twists and turns.
68 Reviews
Vamps and Vixens - I like it !!!
pinkzmusic17 December 2019
Okay okay ... I wanted to not review this , but this show gave me the break I needed from my usual heavy intense or cerebral psychological dramas and thrillers that I love to watch. So I agree with the earlier comment about campy good soapy fun.Robin is the best at bringing the former Dynasty/ Alexis/ film noir like reads and flavor. Like a "classy" Cookie Lyons lol!!! (intonation only)
Robin Givens is a horrible actor
dknyd14 September 2020
Bad acting!!!
dan410216 July 2019
I really like the show and what it's about. I just can't get over how bad of an actress Robin Givens is. All other actors are great and do a great job. Not too much over acting or facial expressions. Robin Givens acting just doesn't seem natural to me.
Good soapy fun!
elbug10-956-21830529 June 2019
If you're looking for a show that's a throwback to the glory days of classic soaps like Knots Landing, Dynasty, etc. then this is the show for you! Every single character has ties to someone else on the show and the plots are interwoven well. It doesn't hurt that the cast is good looking and glamorous. Other reviewers are calling it a black soap, and that's fine, but to me, it doesn't matter what color the characters are if the story is compelling, and this is. I can't wait for the next episode.
Say WTF??!?!
scribe_ninja7 August 2019
Who ever rated this show 10 Stars need to rethink their life.
Bad acting, bad story, bad potting, bad writing, just bad all over and everything in between. I love the diverse casting and setting this story in a multicultural society but that's about all that deserves a 1 Star rating.
Bad acting, bad story, bad potting, bad writing, just bad all over and everything in between. I love the diverse casting and setting this story in a multicultural society but that's about all that deserves a 1 Star rating.
Ambitions
quisha-011953 August 2022
Replace robin givens and you got a good show
302FordGirl29 November 2019
I mean. When you're filming it, you don't ask if she needs to go to the hospital because of her over-gasping breathy talk?
Did you think it was a Disney movie where she's the dramatic evil stepmother, and over dramatics are necessary?
Get her an oxygen tank and replace her, or have her act normal otheixe it's pretty annoying and everyone agrees, unless you want a cancellation
Love it!
romeovision200226 June 2019
I love the storyline. Robin Givens is everything. I love that Atlanta's socialites types are featured. So many Atlanta portrayals show the hood. Even the Have and the Have Nots is based in Savannah & not Atlanta. I'm giving the show a huge nod!
Lies!!
lanaejackson14 May 2022
Too much over acting Robin
evelynsimon11 September 2019
Robin Given needs to be replace period. She just does the most. To much over acting on her part. The show would be ok if they would find another villain as to play Robin's part. I just can't continue to watch anymore. I'll rather watch cartoons or Netflix then to watch more of robin over acting....
Finally
maryseallen21 June 2019
Wow the first episode was just jaw dropping.... So much going on For the pilot episode. I gotta say this show has everything from outstanding acting, lighting, storyline, soundtrack, etc. on top of that everyone on the show are good looking. This show is fire 🔥
Bad Acting
saniquahr11 July 2019
I wish they would of seek underground actors and actress..
jaxsn-7320210 July 2019
There's an argument to be made that good acting is increasingly being confused with intense acting. Robin Givens, This isn't a High School Play your casting in...Every time you speak..it sound like your reading a script from a play...She just not a good actress for the role she's is playing in Ambitions
I needed this
keona-7698521 June 2019
Horrible acting
junebungei29 August 2019
Yas & Yas!
mzcryssij7 July 2019
Replace Robin Givens!!!
msjack-9299729 August 2019
This show would be so much better if someone else was playing the part of Stephanie Lancaster. I'm sorry, but Robin Givens is the absolute worst actress. She tries too hard and really over does it. The storyline is great, but she cheapens the show with her horrible acting skills. We get the same "stuck up, snob" in every role she plays. Shouldn't a professional actor be able to give us some variety? Maybe try ACTING and give us less of the real you!
Delicious Drama
paulapresley25 July 2019
Love this scheming Dynasty like Drama. Its been a while since i have seen this type of glossy and extravagant TV show and an attractive great cast. Not sure how the rating is so low going on entertainment value it should be much higher.
Paula WA
Will Packer is a genius.... I don't understand why Robin.
tanoaparks10 May 2020
The premise of this show is good. The storyline could be much better. Robin Givens is the worse actress on the planet. Gotta give the sister credit, she looks amazing! Please go back to the writers room and kill Stephanie Lancaster. Other option, replace Robin Givens. Sorry brother, Robin is just taking away from what could be an amazing show. Oh, there is a third option send her to acting school.
REALLY BAD ACTING
avoniabean3 August 2020
Classic soap opera
karlwilson302 February 2020
If you grew up on the likes of Dynasty then this is really enjoyable. Robin is a pantomime villain, and I'm not sure whether that's by luck or design, but it doesn't take away from a compelling storyline and that long-lost soap opera feel. I really hope there's a nice long second season.
Givens is No actress
kimziegler-7396514 October 2020
Robin G. Can't act
mariayhln2 January 2021
Robin G. Can not act to me. She has no emotion, doesn't change her facial expressions or tone, she's like a robot lol I can't explain it but her acting isn't the best. Her acting just doesn't come off as natural. The woman can't act! It takes away from the show!
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