A new villain emerged on Dynasty Season 5 Episode 15, but it was hard to get too invested in the storyline when Sahara’s first-ever pride event looked like such a blast.

Honestly, Kirby and Culhane deserved an apology from Sammy Jo because if that’s the kind of event that they’re able to throw together at the last minute, I truly don’t want to know what they are capable of otherwise. 

The rainbows, the glitter, Amanda’s dominatrix fit, Angeria Paris VanMicheals with the life-changing advice — it was, as Sammy Jo would say, a vibe!

But the best part had to be Kirby, Culhane, and Sammy grooving and busting a move to “Self Control.” First Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” and now this bop. I’m missing the ’80s! Dynasty had to spend a pretty penny to license that song.

Also, the trio they’ve grown into is so fun to watch. They were the secondary characters that came together to create a squad that one could only hope to be a part of.

Amanda may have looked incredible, but she couldn’t really enjoy herself at the event as she was torn between protecting Blake or staying loyal to Colby and telling him that Blake is hoarding his divisions.

After way too many drinks, she decided not to tell on Blake, which will obviously come back to haunt her as she betrayed Colby’s trust. 

Colby, however, informed Amanda that Ben, Blake’s brother, is after Thomas Carrington’s will. I don’t know why we had to find this out through Colby. It wasn’t top secret information as Blake got served and found out his estranged brother wants half of his assets.

Feuding brothers, now that’s a TV trope we don’t see often… not.

Ben has definitely been introduced to shake things up and become an obstacle for Blake.

Ben blows into town hoping that Blake will publicly clear his name. Apparently, being accused of murder can take quite a toll on someone’s reputation. 

While Ben is definitely playing dirty, I also think he’s telling the truth — their mother’s death was an accident. He doesn’t seem like someone who would willingly kill his mother. My guess is that there was a miscommunication that resulted in her accidental drowning. 

Of course, Blake seems to think that his mother was an angel on Earth, so it’s understandable that he’s looking for someone to blame. It makes it easier to cope with the loss. 

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Blake, however, is also a money-hungry person, so unless they reconcile, there’s no way he’s going to willingly give Ben half of his wealth. 

Blake might be a different person than he was, but he’s still driven by money and his reputation.

Coming from someone who never watched the original series and has no idea what to expect, it’ll be interesting to see how it all pans out! At the very least, Ben is one of the better enemies this show has seen.

Fallon never learns her lesson. Upon finding out that her surrogate, Stacey, is pregnant, Fallon couldn’t help but meddle with her plans at an archeological dig. 

I love Fallon, but they’ve almost made her a joke in recent episodes. 

Why is she always sabotaging something or coming up with a ridiculous plan that’s guaranteed to backfire?

Why does no one ever talk her out of it?

This time, she roped in Adam as they went undercover to the dig to keep an eye on Stacey. When Adam informed Fallon that Stacey’s concerning rash (just eczema) cleared up and no longer posed a threat to her unborn child, Fallon decided the dig, with all of its tools and sharp objects, was too dangerous for a pregnant woman. 

When her plan to get Stacy fired didn’t work, she went full-on Jurassic Park and got the project shut down. 

That girl has too much time and money on her hands. 

Stacey is smart, so she knew Fallon was behind it immediately, and the look on Liam’s face proved that he was over these childish plans.

Fallon eventually apologized for being overbearing as she explained that she was navigating the feelings associated with having a surrogate. She wants to be around the baby all the time and through every step of the way, which is fine. It would have spared everyone a lot of trouble if she just communicated that to Stacey, but again, this is Fallon. 

Thankfully, Stacey was understanding and even agreed to move into the Carrington Manor. 

The one good thing to come from the dig was that we finally got a scene between Adam and Fallon. It’s been a while since these two went on a crazy adventure together, but they have such great chemistry as siblings. They take hilarious digs at each other — no pun intended — and Adam actually pulled off that Indiana Jones fit quite nicely as he geeked out about the whole experience.

The cutest thing, however, was that he really just wanted to spend more time with Fallon. I know Adam has done some horrible things, but there are times when he has the potential to be one of the best characters.

Overall, it was a decent episode of Dynasty that celebrated pride by giving Sammy Jo a moment to reflect on his identity and what it meant for his future, while also offering a lighthearted storyline involving Lance Bass, who definitely did invite Sammy to his Lance Bash. Note to self — always check the champagne cause it could be a secret party invite. Adam and Fallon reconnected, even if it was somewhat forced, while Blake battled his past in hopes of saving his future. 

With the series coming to an end, I do hope we get to see Fallon and Liam finally become parents, even if it’s just for a brief moment. I hope Culhane finds happiness, I hope Sammy Jo gets it all, I hope Kirby and Amanda continue being each other’s rock, I hope Adam gets in the family’s good graces, I hope Blake, Ben, and Dom make amends so that there’s no longer a sibling rivalry with everyone plotting against each other, I hope everyone owns up the mistakes of their past — Blake and Adam included (Steven still deserves justice) — and I hope that Blake and Cristal finally start doing some good in the world thanks to their charity. 

What did you think of the episode? Sound off in the comments below! 

Only Alexis would design a panic room equipped with a tanning bed and a 25k wine fridge that didn’t actually have the capability to send an SOS during an emergency. 

On Dynasty Season 5 Episode 12, Alexis was targeted by robbers because of her social media posts, which allowed her to spend some quality time with Fallon. 

The two didn’t see eye-to-eye for much of the time spent inside the panic room, but they eventually poured their hearts out to each other before the housekeeper arrived to reset the power and let them out. 

Fallon was feeling extra prickly about the whole situation because she thought she was pregnant. She kept questioning why her mother didn’t just give up the jewelry the robbers were after in order to buy their freedom, but what she failed to realize was that the ring had significance as her mother was going to use it to propose to Dex. 

It was actually heartbreaking to hear Alexis say that she was going to pop the question simply because she didn’t want to be abandoned and alone. 

Alexis isn’t the easiest person to deal with, but she deserves happiness. I loved that Fallon suggested that she reconsider the real reason behind her desire to marry Dex. At that age, you should only get married because you’re absolutely sure that you’ve found “the one.” No one has time for sham marriages. 

Fallon rarely gives her mother solid advice, but it was key to helping Alexis determine her worth. 

When they were finally free, Alexis chose not to chase Dex to the airport, but, in a moment of fate, he waltzed through the door and plopped down on one knee. The timing was right — and for the right reasons. 

With The CW announcing Dynasty’s cancelation, the episode was pretty bittersweet. On one hand, it definitely seems like they are running out of storylines, but on the other hand, I’m hoping we get to see Alexis’s big day. 

Fallon confided in her mother about the potential pregnancy, but when she eventually made it to the doctor, she was told that it was a false positive. 

And that wasn’t the worst of it. The doctor informed Fallon that she wouldn’t be able to have children ever because of the scar tissue from where she got shot. 

Seeing how hard Fallon and Liam tried for a child, this isn’t the news they were hoping for. But all hope isn’t lost just yet — there are so many options nowadays, especially if you have the kind of money Fallon and Liam have. 

They could get a surrogate — Amanda or Kirby! — or they could adopt. If they are still dedicated to starting a family, there are plenty of options that would also make for a great storyline. 

Though, admittedly, it put a bit of a damper on a celebratory evening. 

At least Liam finally wrapped up his movie so he’ll be able to focus on expanding the family moving forward. 

We’ve seen Liam and Culhane work closely together ever since he took the job as a producer on the indie film, but I’ll be honest, the whole plot was pretty bland. 

I know men don’t talk, but I honestly don’t buy that either of them would still be triggered by something that happened years ago, even if they didn’t talk it out. 

Culhane has moved on from Fallon, and she’s happy with Liam, so there’s no point in bringing any of this up again. And as Culhane pointed out, Fallon wasn’t “stolen” from anyone, she’s always done exactly what she wanted and she ended up with the person she was meant to be with. 

The tension between Amanda and Adam was exciting at the beginning, but they are both going a little overboard. It’s clear that they don’t like each other, but they work at the same hospital, so they could at least tolerate each other instead of constantly wanting to pull one over the other. 

It’s so petty. I’d expect it from Adam, but I thought Amanda was above that kind of behavior. It sucks to see her get dragged down to that level. 

I am, however, enjoying the progression of her relationship with Kirby. Kirby hasn’t had the best luck in her dating life, but it seems that Amanda might be the real deal. 

Well, that is if she doesn’t keep pulling Kirby into her feud with Adam. It wasn’t fair of her to ask Kirby to spy on her ex-boyfriend. What an awkward position to put Kirby in! 

As for Cristal — she is finally owning her power and putting it to use. I love to see it. 

Cristal and Blake definitely exude power couple vibes, but it’s true that Blake is used to being the alpha; the superior one in the relationship. 

He likes to yield all the power when the truth is, Cristal is actually more powerful. She doesn’t need him to sign off on anything because she holds the. majority of the shares. Blake was definitely taken aback by her bold stance, but he didn’t seem to mind it. I think he’s very aware that Cristal has great instincts and he should trust them. Just imagine how great they could be if he treated her as his equal. 

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Is it just me or does it feel like Dynasty is slowly running out of ideas?

The constant bickering between Dom and Alexis has lost its luster, and it would actually be nice to see them working together for a change rather than playing the diva card. 

However, as Fallon pointed out, diva’s WWE is not only for ratings, it also boosted sales. A win-win, I guess. Americans love to see people spiraling out on television. 

Fallon continues to make really questionable decisions about her business, but this time, she was being devious for a good reason. The planet appreciates the lengths Fallon will go to in order to get funding for sustainability initiatives. 

Once she sets her mind to something, there’s no talking her out of it.

Like having a baby. If you haven’t heard, Liam and Fallon are trying to start a family, so the series is going overboard with driving that point home. 

It’s almost as though they have to remind you in every single scene that Liam and Fallon share that they are working on baby-making. 

At least this is better than when they were constantly fighting. 

Fallon is the one that less focused on work this time around too, which is a welcome change of pace. 

Liam is so focused on getting his book turned into a movie. It’s clear why they get along so well as they both share a common work ethic.

Liam felt as though he was being pushed away from his own project, but thanks to a little inspiration from Culhane, he figured out how to incorporate himself back into the decision-making process. 

Honestly, I’m not a huge fan of the director. I know it’s her movie, but cutting scenes without consulting the writer is harsh, especially on an indie. The writer would know exactly which scene is pivotal to the progression of a character’s relationship. 

Adam and Colby unexpectedly teamed up, and I don’t hate this pairing. I mean, they hate each other, but they also need each other, so it makes sense. 

Colby needed Adam’s credentials to get him into a party at Plenexia as he’s still planning to take down the pharmaceutical industry. 

Adam doesn’t shy away from doing illegal things, so he’s the perfect partner-in-crime here. However, it might also bring some unwanted heat onto him, which could jeopardize his plan to use an illegal substance in making a new skincare product. I’ll be honest, it doesn’t seem like a good idea to begin with. If something isn’t even allowed into the U.S., how is he going to pass it off so that it gets FDA approval? What if people have bad reactions to it?

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Alexam’s entire reputation could be ruined because of this. That is if he ever gets his hands on that Bokocho extract from Colby. 

Do you know how a millionaire remains a millionaire? He takes something that someone already paid for and charges them “wholesale” price for it. It’s incredible that Colby just made money on this whole ordeal. 

Sammy’s storyline was the most compelling. He attempted to convince his birth father, Daniel, to stay in town instead of returning to Venezuela, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Eventually, he found out that Daniel was going back because the cancer treatments had failed and he didn’t want to burden his son with the pain. 

Of course, none of that sat well with Sammy. He’s caring and loyal to a fault, so he wanted to be there for his dad in any way he could. 

He reached out to Blake and managed to get him a flight on the jet back to Caracas, but he didn’t inform Daniel that he planned on staying there to take care of him. 

When Blake broke the news to Daniel, he knew he couldn’t go through with the plan since Sammy had so many things to take care of back at home. 

He ended up agreeing to stay in Atlanta where Sammy could spend more time with him and help him through this painful process. 

It’s a hard pill to swallow considering Sammy just got to know Daniel. It’s great that they were able to have this time together, but it’s unfortunate that it was cut short. 

Sammy has suffered a lot of loss in his life, including the death of his aunt Cristal and his split from Steven, but I feel like this will likely hit him the hardest. 

He also called his mother to inform her about Daniel, so I expect she’ll be showing up in Atlanta in the near future. 

What did you think of the episode? Are you still enjoying Dynasty as much as you did before or do you feel like the storylines are lacking? Is this why The CW is hesitating to renew the series?