Império da Ostentação

It had some real potential but then they bring it down to that boring fake drama level of Bravo. Disappointing. Can't believe they stole the whole fertility story line from the two asian characters in Lost. Lol!

As a Chinese American, I have hopes for the show. In the first episode, the rich girl claims her husband is the 24th generation of Song Dynasty. Really? ! You think no one would notice such a stupid claim in the U.S.? I know they are super rich, but it seems like they tried very hard to "dehumanize" themselves so they appear "abnormal" in a very bad way. For example, it seems that everyone in the show tried hard to look "ugly". What's wrong with rich and normal?

I watched every episode & couldn't find one thing to like, admire, or respect about the cast. They're so obsessed with luxury brands it's a walking advertisement and not in a good way. Nearly everyone looks like they've had multiple plastic surgeries that look really bad.

The timing of the release of Bling Empire might make some eyebrows rise. Releasing the series during a worldwide pandemic might seem to some as being tone-deaf. If we start judging shows because we disagree with the timing of the release, we could be here all night. I've chosen just to take the show at face value and look for some lightweight fluff.

The cast is a group of unbelievably wealthy (except for Kevin) Asians. Like all first seasons of any reality show, we're mostly here to learn who these people are and where they fit within their group. It reminds me of an early season of a Real Housewives show before they all started getting more and more fake. I've given those shows the boot.

If you're just looking for a show that'll take your mind off the real world, give Bling Empire a try. It's light. It's fun. And I need that after the devastating real life events unfolding right now.

#Edit for season three This is just fun to watch. Practically every personality type is represented and the cast has settled into their roles within the show. I STILL want to be Jamie someday. Wow, does that woman have style!

Shockers!! Tacky clothing, fake doll face plastic looks 🤢 and bitchy competitive attitudes .. it's worse than high school so yes it's entertaining but these guys wouldn't know elegance if they fell over it. How embarrassing.