[Source: CNN Entertainment] Somewhere between the immaturity of Bravo’s and ridiculousness of the franchise, lies The latest Bravo reality series, which concluded its first season earlier this week, has a different tone than many of the network’s other shows that seem intentionally cast and edited for the judgmental pleasure of viewers at home. Instead of table flipping and glass throwing, follows a group of mostly 30-something friends as they deal with relatable relationship, parenting and professional struggles. Set in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, the series stars alums Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright and Kristen Doute.
The cast also includes newbies Nia Booko, Danny Booko, Michelle Lally, Jesse Lally, Jason Caperna, Janet Caperna, Jasmine Goode and Zack Wickham, all of whom in some version of an early mid-life crisis. Yes, it’s still messy, it is Bravo, after all, but with less cocktail-induced chaos. Brian Moylan, a Vulture writer who covers all things Bravo and the author of became a quick fan of the show.
After originally recapping the weekly episodes under the banner, he decided needed a breakout column of its own. “For a while Bravo’s had a hard time in the middle,” he told CNN. “They do really well with kids in their 20s partying, and with women in their 40s and 50s, they do a good job.
This is the first time they’re covering some new ground.” Viewers have been following updates in the cast members’ lives, both on screen and off. Since .
