After all the verbal fights and physical altercations, we’ve reached the finale of “Love and Hip Hop.” And after watching the thirty minute episode, the pervasive theme seemed to be “honesty through confrontation.”
Chrissy confronted Jim Jones about the future of their relationship.
Rich confronted Somaya about her interview with VladTV.
And Emily finally confronted a future that might be Fabolous-free.
But in a world of “Real Housewives,” “Basketball Wives,” “Mob Wives,” and even "Desperate Housewives," are you interested in seeing another season of “Love and Hip Hop?” Do you care enough about Chrissy, Olivia, Somaya, Emily and (the blink-and-you-miss-her) Mashonda?
Related: Mashonda talks 'Love and Hip Hop' with King magazine
One thing that seems unique about “Love and Hip Hop” is that, while the fights are outrageous to the point of feeling scripted, there does seem to be a beating heart to this show that few other reality series mired in this genre have.
While we follow NeNe around Atlanta, or gawk at the latest baller Evelyn hooks up with, this show is actually less about what these four women do, and more about how they feel. These are all flawed women with dreams, despite many of them having the ability to revel in the wealth the hip hop lifestyle has afforded.
That’s pretty rare for a reality series. Especially when “Love and Hip Hop” is brought to you by the same network that made Flavor Flav relevant in the 2000s.
“Love and Hip Hop” may be train wreck television, but in this case, you find yourself caring about those hurt in the wreckage.
Bring on season two.
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