I know what you are thinking, Shahs was not full of too much drama this season really. It was the usual mostly fake over the top stuff. So you probably aren’t expecting a very exciting reunion. But I am. Shahs reunions have always been a bit different. Instead of rehashing the season we end up getting a whole lot more of the real story and the real issues with the cast, so as the kids say, my body is ready for this. Plus I could really use some crazy Iranians after that Grey’s Anatomy episode.
Everyone is pumped to go. Even Nema says “I have no interest in being nice anymore.” I kind of love Nema. They are actually playing a promo before it starts and this reunion looks A MA ZING! Let’s get started!
Production is already worried about GG’s pot consumption. Last year on the reunion GG needed the medics and apparently she was just too high. That’s not good. Is that a thing? I’m not a pot person but I think I need to be to drink less booze. I’m ginormous from all the empty calories while I LITERALLY sit on the couch all day working on the site.
Even Reza admits he looks like a middle eastern gay dictator from the 70s. It’s true and apparently the look he was going for which takes all the fun out of making fun of it. Andy’s Farsi is hideous. They need to give him phonetics or just tell him to stick to English. Nema immediately comes for Mike saying he is obsessed with him. Wow. You go Nema!
Andy is going right in on Mike for his slutty ways. Mike says that he wasn’t feeling any reciprocation from Mona so he insulted her chipped nail polish. Mike and Nema fight. Mike was a dick to his sister. I can’t do a blow-by-blow of this because it would take twelve hours. Reza jumps in to give us the Cliff’s Notes. Mike was with Morgan for real and the Mona was brought on the show and she didn’t stroke his ego at all so he went back to Morgan who dumped him because he is a douchebag. Mike says he likes big boobs and big butts and Morgan is skinny. Mike is hot under the collar, literally, he keeps trying to air out his neck. Everyone says that Mona friendzoned Mike not the other way around. Nema says that Mike still texts Mona trying to get with her. Mike says he is not sexually attracted to her. Nema has steam coming out of the top of his head he hates Mike so much.
Adam and Tommy come to the couch after the break. Tommy says he is a lucky guy and MJ is the best. Adam says it can be hard to navigate all the friendships on the show. Adam says he was hurt that MJ didn’t ask him to be in the wedding. But he feels like he was more upset than he should have been. He overreacted a bit. They both say they have talked it out and moved on.
Tommy admits he was angry with MJ when he saw the footage from two trips where she said she would cheat on him. MJ says she apologized profusely and didn’t mean it and they are fine. They are very touchy feeling which I love to see.
Destiney lets it slip that GG’s ex is trying to take half of her money. Um, what money does she have? Her parents have supported her all her life and the pot business came after he bailed. Wait, was she talking about Mike going after his wife for half. Because at the end she pointed at Mike who said she has some sort of vendetta against her. I could TOTALLY see Mike trying to come for half of Jessica’s coins. OMG! Also, apparently in the break Mike had some sort of pants malfunction and Destiney said something about showing everyone his dick. Or Shoombaloo? I thought it was dool? I’m confused and the editing tonight is super fast and I am super laid back. I’m typing as fast as I can! 🙂
We have a segment where Reza and Adam are talking about serious problems in their marriage that led them into counseling with a potential for divorce. But Tommy is so Team Reza he can’t shut the fuck up and let them talk. Tommy’s main point is that Reza needed to feel appreciated which Adam was trying to say before he rudely barged in. Did Tommy not get the “How To Behave On The Reunion” speech from production? Randomly starting a fight is fine but if it doesn’t involve you don’t chime in on others time at least until after they get to tell their story! Also Adam is very self depreciating in this exchange saying he was busy with his own job (he actually produces TV shows for something or another) and goes to work like a normal person which may cut down on the time he has to literally lick Reza’s asshole. Reza says that the house was completed and they moved in and there was no gratitude from Adam whatsoever. Reza told Adam he wanted a divorce. They are working on the marriage more now but divorce is still on the table it seems. The day before filming was their third wedding anniversary.
Next we see of clip of Mike on WWHL where he insinuated that Reza and Adam’s relationship was open to other lovers. Like that is some shocking thing in the gay community or the straight community for that matter. Reza and Adam both deny they have invited someone into their marriage. Mike is being a full blown cunt tonight. AGAIN. Can we get rid of Mike PLEASE.
Somehow GG comes for Destiney saying she was not open with her relationships.
After the break MJ denies sleeping with Reza even though she did, and has admitted it in the past and Reza says it happened. Who gives a shit? This was decades ago and I mean who hasn’t had sex with a gay guy or two? I mean. Nevermind.
MJ is fighting with GG. It’s sad that MJ can’t get along with any other females. Reza is team MJ. GG also can’t get along with other females. Reza says that Shalom say GG is lying about everyone. Reza is taking Shalom’s side. GG says she is being sued by Shalom because of shit they have said. GG rightly feels betrayed and she is done and storms off the set. I have to say I would do the same. Shalom is trying to come for GG’s pocketbook!
Before the break Mike and others go in on GG for being a horrible person. Takes one to know one.
Reza tries to talk to GG before she changes and she blows him off. Nema, Mike and Reza talk trash about GG. Really Nema? You’ve gone to the dark side already?
GG and Destiney try to talk backstage. GG clearly feels that Destiney is trying to take her spot. I’ve heard some rumblings from my source about a controversial decision and I hope this is not it. We need GG. Basically, Golnesa is very hurt that the guys have gone behind her back and tried to get Shalom on the reunion and told him things that is making him sue her. She’s pissed. Destiney tells her to stay and get her side out there.
Meanwhile MJ and Tommy go to Vida’s dressing room to let her know they are pregnant before the announce it on TV. I have a feeling everyone already knew. But first another mother daughter fight that Tommy has to regulate.
Next week, Is Destiney gay? There was a comment tonight about her never having a boyfriend. The explosions continue faster than I can recap them.
I told you this would be a lot. Shah’s reunions never disappoint because there is a core group of real friends with conflicts.
I’m probably in the minority but I don’t like how Adam is with Reza. He thinks he can just beg and plead for whatever he wants and Reza will make it happen. When Reza told him he could worry about the finances a couple of episodes ago that’s when Adam left. Doesn’t really make me a Reza fan but I’m definitely not an Adam fan.
It will he interesting to find out more about the Shalom/Gigi lawsuit. I would be really upset if my friends called my ex for any reason at all knowing it was a contentious divorce. Gigi has her flaws but she doesn’t deserve that.
OMG, Jaded, thank you.
I don’t know if I dislike Adam as much as you do – but I feel where you are coming from in terms of Adam.
I really want to like him but I just can’t make it happen.
I agree with this take on Adam. He is manipulative and thinks that he has Reza in the palm of his hand.
I also agree about Adam. I know that they are married and of course Reza’s money is household income, but Adam seems to have lost perspective on the value of a dollar. He’s almost like a lottery winner who wants to just blow it all at once, or Kim Z, they think it will all just grow back on trees.
I forgot tonight is the reunion. Damn, I was going to go to bed at 10 but I can wait until 11. I love GG. I will be too pissed if she leaves and Nema better slow down a bit, I don’t want him to be a dick, He’s sweet and I want him to stay sweet. I really hope Adam and Reza get through this and have their baby. I think they’re perfect together. Mike! Get a grip!
I feel for you Karen. I think I am in the minority though. I don’t care for Reza and am totally team Adam.GG I go back and forth on.I love her I hate her. They all bring the drama which is great for the show.
I’m so selfish. Thank you, TT
I Love a Shahs reunion. They always bring so much drama. Can’t wait for next week!!
I hope GG isn’t replaced with Destiny. Destiny isn’t horrible, but I haven’t clicked with her. She seems to be trying extra hard to be compelling but I still see Destiny on The People’s Couch.
I like GG and all of her crazy. She seems to have mellowed out a lot this season and exercised restraint where she might have gone HAM in the past. If it’s due to her weed consumption, it’s working for her. GG also has never looked better. Her haircut is amazing and her make up is always flawless.
It was hard to watch Reza, MJ and Mike pile up on her. They all seem to resent her. Reza bringing up past “resolved” issues about her INADVERTENTLY scratching Adam. MJ and Reza humiliating her by inviting Shalom’s ex to the event…. It was gross. GG’s counterarguments about how their behaviors were meant to deliberately hurt her made sense to me.
I hope the big shake up is that Mike goes away and Shervin comes back.
I’m loyal to the original cast and I do miss Asa. That said, other cast members I enjoy right now are Destiny and Nema. GG is no bigger a hot mess then the remaining originals. They all have their personal issues that never seem to get resolved. They just keep plugging along, forward and a few of them picked up strays (no insult intended) that are perfect for them.
I see Reza without ever having a long term love if he loses Adam.
MJ found her perfect counterpart on Tinder? And her Dad gave him advice? Ummm, she’s with her guy. Veda even knows.
I don’t worry about Mike because he’s close to passing prime, he’ll find love later in life if ever, is what it is.
I do worry about GG. She didn’t seem to be high on any THC products to me…granted, back in my day it was a science of luck or the right connection. I don’t know what the phone calls to her husband were about but she about took off Destiny’s head! I hope there’s not a different problem here. She was very angry, again. Why didn’t she file for divorce immediately? Idk, I’m worried about her.
Thank you TT!
So Reza thinks the problem in his and Adam’s relationship is that Reza didn’t get enough appreciation?!?!?! He’s delusional! He’s terrible in how he talks to Adam and deliberately tries to humiliate him. Couples who keep separate checking accounts are one foot in the marriage and one foot out. Reza is wrong to threaten divorce.
Wow, Destiney and Nema are really going after Mike! Chill a little! I used to think I liked Destiney, but I don’t like how aggressive she is toward Mike.
@SD: We have had separate checking accounts for 32 years…yeah, we’re not committed at all. ?
Same here. Makes life a whole lot easier.
Oh, and rounding the corner in 37 years here.
But you probably consult one another before spending 500k on something right? It’s not the seperate accounts to me it’s all the comments Reza has made to and about Adam that make Adam appear like he’s some hanger on who won’t get a clue and go away. Cannot stand Reza and his mean streak.
Also I am so tired of everyone against GG. Every single reunion.
Destiney is a beautiful queen. Love her so much. I also love Nema.
All I could think of while Reza was lamenting about feeling unappreciated by Adam was Vicki Gunvalson moaning about how her friends didn’t come over with a casserole. ???
I was like shut the eff up Reza! You treat that Adam like shit. There is no way Adam could feel safe in that relationship to be open and free with his feelings. Poor dude must walk on eggshells….
Can’t stand the way Reza treats, has always treated Adam. Reza feels as though Adam should be thanking his lucky stars to have him. I hate to say this, and I hope I’m wrong, but I do not see Adam & Reza together for too terribly much longer.
Every reunion they pick one of their friends, you know their sister/brother, and go hard for them. They say its all out of love but seriously with friends like this who needs enemies?
My thoughts exactly. This reunion does not seem to match the season we just saw. Some walkouts and drama, but I thought they had settled everything. It’s really chickenshit when people say they forgive or move on — then … oops, I changed my mind. And “forgot” to tell you.
This happens every season. I think it is because a lot of these people still hang out together after filming stops. So they fight some more after the cameras leave especially when they see the shows airing. Clearly there was a lot going on with GG and Shalom and her so called friends took Shalom’s side even though he wants half of everything she has.
MJ got pregnant after the cameras stopped. More things than usual tend to happen to these people in between filming and the reunion.
They sure did pack A LOT of crap in that between time. When Mike and Nema were on WWHL they seemed tight. I think they disagreed on a few things, but respectfully. Nema said at the reunion he planned (or did, not sure of timeline) to show that the GG thing was not all one-sided, that she reciprocated the sexual attraction.
As a Jewish mother with three grown sons, I would tell Mike…Grow the eff up!!
I can usually find one tiny redeeming quality about him…but this season and this reunion he has been abhorant.
There are so many things I love about the show, but I think the main one is how the women enjoy eating. They don’t appear to have disordered thinking about food Like most everyone else and that’s so refreshing. Every event has lots of food. I want to be their friend!
I thought Nema’s antagonistic behavior towards Mike was baffling because there never seemed a bit of conflict while watching the show. Nema came off on the show as super personable, but on the reunion, he seemed agitated and in attack mode.
The whole “Mona had a chipped nail,so that means she’s disrespectful of me” is typical Mike thought. The whole world revolves around Mike. I go back and forth between being a little charmed by him, to feeling repulsed. If Mike is so concerned about physical appearances, maybe he ought to hit the gym.
Love GG, she is a great character and embraces never having a job until adulthood. I don’t like seeing her attacked with no one coming to her defense. I would really like to know what all the guys think is so great about Shalom.
I like MJ but she has a very mean side which I do not like. She talks down to others. Superiority complexes aren’t attractive.
I like Adam better than Reza. Reza and the gang all seem to be very money motivated and it appears their beef with Adam is that Adam doesn’t make as much money as Reza and they imply he is a user. Maybe there’s something about Adam they are not showing.
All in all love the show and love knowing they are friends outside this show.
Wow, I am shocked about the feelings about Adam here. I see him as in a borderline abusive marriage. Reza talks to him like a dog. They did seem to be in a good place at the reunion though.
I agree, TT. Reza constantly mentions how much he resents Adam not contributing financially as much as Reza and talks down to Adam, puts him down in front of others, complains about not getting enough sex/affection, blah, blah. NO Respect for Adam. Adam seems sort of like a Kept Man in a Sex Slave relationship. It’s abusive and creepy.
I know right ….remember the time he left him home when he went to Thailand Right before they were supposed to get married… Reza is a snake…. And he spent $500000 never told his husband about it… Even if you have separate accounts that’s a huge purchase it that you definitely should of talk about.
I agree with Tamara, that last scene where Adam and Reza were talking outside together did it for me. As soon as I watched it I saw Adam not being the sweetheart everyone thinks him to be – you could see in Reza’s voice, body language and eyes that Adam is not the lamb that he is portrayed to be.
Remember we don’t see everything I feel for Reza in this relationship
TT, I agree with you. ???
Adam is about as sweet as he can be, tries to be accommodating & considerate to people. Reza needs to realize that Adam makes Reza more likable as a cast member. Adam provides credibility that Reza is a good person. Reza would be well served to show more appreciation towards Adam regardless of who makes more money.
I o a data well.
I’m shocked too. I think Adam is a good guy and Reza is selfish and controlling, especially with money. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to hear Adam leaves him for good, and that Reza cheats. If they make 5 years I’ll be surprised.
I agree. Reza treats Adam like shit. He doesn’t seem to like or respect Adam at all. It’s quite painful to watch.
Yes! I agree…borderline abusive relationship
Mike is an asshole. What kind of guy would make a dig at a girl like Mona over a chip in her nail polish?
Someone whom expects perfection, but has no idea of their own flaws.
Narcissist, much???
Mike needs to go.
I liked GG and Nema together, but seems like Nema is gonna call her out next episode. Bummer.
MJ and Reza are MEAN GIRLS. Do NOT like them.
This show should be canceled. ZZZZZZZZZ
I liked GG and Nema together too. That seems like a good match for both.
If guys on the show do attack GG, if they did communicate with her ex-husband, that would be wrong and disloyal regardless of what she said or did. There is something weak about men who go out of their way to complain about a female. Bottom line, are they jealous that she didn’t have to work all these years? Weak! This just goes to show that often it is MEN who are more prone to malicious gossip than women. They need to lay off GG and get a life. She is good for ratings on the show whether they like her or not. I mean, what other female on TV plays with knives? And … LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her mom & dad. Also Mike’s parents.
Andy, if you see this, keep GG.
Mona has a, spell it, J o b. Good luck Mike.
Wait, what happened to Asa?
I thought she would at least have a couple of appearances because didn’t she film with the group?
Have I lost my mind?
Can someone please clue me in?
I hate the way Reza treats and talks to Adam. They need to divorce.. I really hope they do not have a baby. I cannot stand how Reza says the kid. Reza is too self centered to raise a child. Adam should leave Reza. He deserves better.
Mike needs to grow up! I hope heis gone next season. He will end up with a cougar supporting his lazy ass.
I miss Asa so much.
A super rich cougar lady would be perfect for Mike! She’d be BSC to deal with his lazy entitled ass, but it’s really the only relationship I can imagine working for him. Someone his age would have too much going on to prioritize the nail salon over life.
Agreeed – Reza is terrible to Adam and a very mean spirited man
Double Sided – in one moment you feel so bad for MJ and losing her father; in the next breath you see why Reza is her best friend (they both have black hearts)
Nema and Destiny – why all the Mike hate (are we missing something that happened off camera)
Mike – he will have to die alone; he is not ready to settle and is finally understanding that it is not far to string along a partner (Jessica and Morgan)
GG – I honesty felt very sorry for that her friends were going for her neck with her ex instead of supporting her (however, when they brought all the ways that she had aimed for their necks, eeehhhh – karma?)
I fell asleep during the reunion, so thanks for the recap, TT. Did Shervin not come out on the reunion at all? I couldn’t believe how much Mike and Shervin looked alike on the last episode, when they were all getting ready for the wedding. Except Sherv is a less “smarmy” looking guy than Mike. Otherwise, they could be easy to mix up! I think Mike has gotten too old and slimy for this show. I am tired of looking at him. And I don’t have the same “take” on Adam that others do. I feel like Reza has all the power in the relationship – they even said something like “Reza makes the money”, making it sound like Adam doesn’t do much. I feel like there is a real power difference between the two, with Reza in control. And I don’t think Adam necessarily likes the spotlight, either, so he came across as extra meek or weak or something last night on the part I saw. All the Bravo man/man gay relationships have this power dichotomy, in my observation – look at Jeff and Gage – I think Jeff holds the reigns and Adam is the submissive one.
Mike is obnoxious, defensive and disgusting. He’s created this false persona for himself, that only he believes because he can’t face up to the fact that, in reality, he’s a shallow, deceitful, fake excuse for an adult male. Any time anyone alludes to the way he treats women, and his obvious insecurities, he gets that black look on his face and becomes irate. Can’t stand him or the way he trashed Mona just because she wasn’t the slightest bit attracted to him, or impressed by his lifestyle. She wants much better than that and I don’t blame her.
Reza is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Are you going to get the nurturing, amazing friend, or the snarky, manipulative, unpleasant Reza? I have no doubt he and Adam will divorce. That will get him out of the whole “when are we having a baby thing” – something he obviously doesn’t want – and take away the need for all the excuses he keeps coming up with. I have to rewatch this episode and really pay attention to their interplay – I think it tells us a lot.
Personally, I was glad there was very little Asa this season. The only time we saw her was to promote her store, and she took the time to shit stir Adam about Reza not wanting a child — when she knows this is something Adam really wants.
Good riddance to her.
Asa said that she wasn’t sure Reza even wants a baby. Asa is close with Reza and Adam. Adam agreed with her. There was no shit stirring.
I like Adam re a not so much. He’s loud obnoxious a male mj. I really like gg and nema, . Oh and Mike who???
This set looks like it came straight from MJ’s wedding. Mike was so unlikable last night. He seemed to be lying about everything. Obviously Nema is over both Mike and GG. That comment about what GG said she was going to do to him was vile. I really like Shervin, I wish we knew what his secrets are that keep him from being a regular cast member. He seems to be a good friend to all
of them. I love that Vida still works selling high end makeup. My first summer job was doing that with an older woman like Vida. I would love to have Vida do my makeup, bet she is good. I love Tommy and MJ being married. Reza can be a real dick but he is honest. I am so glad GG has dumped the extensions and is wearing her hair short and curly. She seems to be very troubled by something, hope she works it out. I don’t really care much for Destiny, nothing in particular, just seems blah.
Adam has a job. It isn’t like he is living free off of Reza. Just because he hasn’t hustled his way into life doesn’t me he shouldn’t take pride in himself and his work. Also, is this something new to Reza? Did he not know what Adam did before they were married. From the very get go of their relationship he (Reza) has been an absolute bully and power monger. He has always belittled and under appreciated Adam. to be honest I am not a big fan of either of them but if I was to pick one it would not be Reza. Remember how he humiliated Adam over their wedding? That would have done me in for sure. Reza treats everyone this way. He has all but annihilated GG in the past. He was wild about Lilly until he wasn’t and then he went at her full force. He and Mike are nasty, nasty , nasty.
So far I like Nema but time will tell. I think Mona is gorgeous in a natural and not flashy tons of make up way like the other ladies. I think she is way out of Mike’s league as is GG out of Nema’s. She is too wild for him. Or at leas tit seems so at this point.
I hope M.J. and Tommy have a beautiful life and are happy for the rest of their lives. I hope she moves more toward Tommy and away from Reza. But we shall see….. It will be interesting to see how this reunion finishes playing out.
Honestly, I am a little over Destiny and her constant crying….I hope that changes a bit.
Reza and Adam won’t be together in a year.
Ok, that was a helluva recap (“I’m typing as fast as I can!”)!! I got to know some very nice Persians in the early ’80’s right after the overthrow of the Shah. Hardworking, humble people. One was supposedly a princess but she never spoke of it. Had to be a terrible time for them. Coming to the US with literally nothing and working their way up. These would have been the ages of these Persians parents. Very interesting culture, they would invite us for dinner the food was amazing. Reza is such an asshole to Adam. I miss Asa-don’t really understand what happened between her and M.J. I LOVE Tommy but I’m a New York girl so there’s that. He is so down to earth-nice to see how they have taken him in and M.J.’s mom even!! I loved when he said “Absofuckinglutely!! Shades of Sex and the City. Great season!!
MJ … I understood Reza being her maid of honor because they really are close, but her trainer and hairdresser?? I dont think she has any true girlfriends, and frankly I can see why. She is kind of an awful person. She’s lucky she found Tommy. Tommy seems like a good guy, albeit a little loud and lacking in social skills, but someone who will be there when you need him. He appears to love her for who she is, even if I cant understand what he see’s in her for the life of me. She got lucky.
But that wedding…She had a couple drinks beforehand and I think she was a bit tipsy. It looked to me like she wasn’t taking it seriously and if she hadn’t been drinking I think it would have looked much different.
Mike is as shallow as they come, chipped nail polish is how he judges a girl? Mona is too skinny and he isnt sexually attracted to her? I call bullshit on that one. Another man-whore who picks his partners based solely on their physical appearance, then wonders why it never works out.
Adam is never going to get that child he wants so he should probably get out while he can. He needs to find someone who wont expect him to bow down and lick their shoes every time they do something for him. I predict they wont make 5 yrs, and Reza will cheat on him if he hasnt already.
GG needs to put down the weed. She said before she’s been smoking since she was young, it probably stunted her emotional growth and maturity. That weed business….yeah, I see that going the same place the hair extensions did. Nowhere.
Destiny is alright, if a bit annoying at times and I like Nema…so far.
Cant wait for the Reunion part 2.
I agreed with Nema, when he brought up the pitfalls of throwing the divorce word around. I like Adam, and its Reza that screams divorce, and Adam was allways more comitted. I think if Reza cant make it work with Adam, then this will be his last chance for it. Adam will go on to be with someone else though. Mike is a douche bag, and had to accuse him of being Dr. Phil. Its true though. Mike is vain and dumb, isnt capeable of marriage, as I think hes addicted to hook ups, sexting, and all of that. Another issue is, he wants to be the big man in the relationship, but doesnt have the finances. I think that was another issue with him and Jessica. They didnt have a marriage based on reality, it was all fantasy and life style they didnt have yet. Thats why Mike got ego strokes else where and probably relieved he got caught. Now he just uses it for pity. I love Tommy, and hope him and MJ make it. I think they will. I think Tommy is super sexy and I love a chubby guy. Someone wrote they thought he was ugly, but I couldnt disagree more. We all have our types.
You’re funny! I remember the “Golden dool.” Thats Mike’s problem!
I felt sorry for GG, she’s not perfect, but she’s come a LONG WAY and was pretty pleasant this season. I’d be livid is my people got hammered and conference called my ex….spilling dirt and making things worse. These people are 40+ (MJ, Reza, Mike) That’s mean for high school!
Give that ring back quick GG and find some new friends!!!
This hasn’t been remarked on before, but would love if someone could check me on this. But, the checks MJ used to “pay” for her wedding decorations/food/location, etc. looked like the “checks” one gets from your credit card company to do cash advances or balance transfers. I also have a Chase account and Chase cards and I swear those checks she used are the ones I get in mail all the time asking whether I want to get a cash advance from my credit card. They are the ones that are in a mailer that come to you with 3 checks at a time and the balance transfer/cash advance term on the side. That’s what she had that she was writing from. The checks from my actual checking account are from a checkbook – as in in a book with one check at a time, not a set of checks of three attached to each other. All I have to say is I think she was paying for that ish on credit, not on cash. No right or wrong, but don’t act like you are paying cash….
Bravo paid for the wedding the check stuff was fake AF.