Recently, I decided to start thereality showfrom the beginning again - and I was astonished.
Seasons 1 and 2 are almost incomparable to the rest of the show.
The specific cast, the Italian family values, the holiday episodes, and even the drama.
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Watching the second time around, you notice things that you typically would not.
Her first confessional is a dig at her sister-in-law.
Each cast member showed the messy parts of their family dynamic and dysfunctional moments.
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Once Melissa joined, something shifted.
She even managed to turnCaroline ManzoandJacqueline Lauritaagainst Teresa.
If you re-watch, the agenda is clear as day.
Lies, Lies, and More Lies
Multiple scenes shocked me.
All Teresa did was congratulate her family,and Joe freaked out.
From what I saw, Joe was at fault.
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This is similar to the moment in Season 5 when things got physical.
I had also noticed that Melissa’s sisters gossiped about Teresa at any chance they could.
Melissa had even stooped as low asto contactDanielle Staubto dig up dirt on Teresa’s name.
Yet, she has always claimed to keep the peace.
To me, Melissa is a liar.
I just wanted to see the nostalgia of the franchise.
However,re-watching opened my eyes.
You notice a lot that you typically wouldn’t the first time around.
Centered around family, friendship, and fierce rivalries, the series delves into their personal and professional endeavors.
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