adamstheb Review of Hollywood Darlings

Hollywood Darlings (2017–2018)

For every 90's teen girl now Housewives/Bravo fans

[8/10 · 23 February 2020]

At first I was weary was not sure if this was real or not. It becomes blatantly obvious that they are playing exaggerated versions of themselves while not so secretly making fun of every Real Housewives series, especially Real Housewives of Beverly Hills . Some scenes feel a bit awkward as you can tell it's improved and Beverly Mitchell really needs to grow into her improv skills which you see throughout the series. Mitchell you can tell starts growing back into her craft. Lakin and Sweetin just shine as naturals who never quite lost their groove. It's fun to see what 90's cameo is going to pop up around the corner and what other 90's heartthrobs can also appreciate making fun of themselves. For example Andrew Keegan playing an exaggerated version of himself in the first episode had me laughing a lot. Only downside with the cameos is the girls sometimes get outshined on their own show. As the series goes on they really figure out their place between reality TV and a skit show. As you watch you really start wondering just how much they are actually acting. This is also a great platform for Lakin to really get some much deserved love. Step by Step was a great show but often forgotten about in these reboot days of Hollywood. I love that Lakin has a such a great sense of humor to play on the subject that she's been "forgotten about". Lakin's comedic timing really shines in this. As for Jodie Sweetin she just naturally shines like she does in anything she's in recently. Sweetin really is the glue that holds them all together. So the point is give this show a chance on streaming especially for a night in with the girls or if you find yourself caught up on your favorite Bravo episodes of Real Housewives and need something new as well as a good laugh.