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#there's a fanfiction idea in here somewhere about when lina “retires” and these three take over leading the new york elite society game
droughtofapathy · 5 months
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Okay, so. Historically, after Lina Astor "retired", it took three women to fill her role in society, and while I do not see this show lasting long enough for them to ever get rid of two-time Tony winner Donna Murphy, her place was taken over by Bertha's historical counterpoint (Alva Belmont), Mamie Fish (real icon), and a young woman named Theresa Fair Oelrichs--who was the one to enforce the rules of polite society while Mamie threw her raucous parties and Alva was being...well, Alva. Now, Aurora Fane is a little too old to be Theresa's counterpart here, and I don't actually have any point to make, but I, for once, enjoy the dynamic she, Bertha and Mamie have going on. In the ladies club scene in tonight's episode, we can sort of see that power shift going on with Bertha driving Lina away, Mamie watching the drama unfold with unfettered glee, and Aurora being horrified about the complete breakdown of decorum.
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