What I'm Watching: The Riches

The Riches: Season 2, Episode 4 "Slums of Bayou Hills" (B)

One of the most compelling elements of this show that initially drew me in was the relationship between Wayne and Dahlia. In one of the show's first few episodes, the two had a phone conversation which was supposed to be Cherine's lawyer talking to Cherine on behalf of her ex, and the scene was entirely terrific (and should have won Minnie Driver an Emmy, though she opted to submit the pilot instead). Now, they have become estranged, and Dahlia's need to come clean is oddly hypocritical because she refuses to admit what she's doing to Wayne, thereby putting the entire family at risk. Wayne of course does have his own problems to deal with - someone who knew a bald Doug Rich who maybe he did not get along with 100% well. Wayne sure is going to have a tough time getting out of this bind and not screwing over Hugh, but I for one am excited to see just how well he can pull it off.