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From creator Jill Ramsey, the eight-episode first season follows Roman's character Chantel Vivian, a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas and dysfunctional personal life. With the assistance of her secret weapon, Jaelyn Ryan (Erica Peeples), publicist to her Vicious Empire, Chantel works to rise through the ranks, but her husband Kane's (Redaric Williams) behavior threatens to tear down the house Chantel built.
Chantel returns to revive her company, Izzy gets released from prison, Kane presses Harvey for information, a staff happy hour gets messy, and Raven rejects an olive branch from Chantel. Chantel must navigate treacherous waters to stay afloat as HOV races towards redemption. In a world where the most cunning survive, shocking revelations and pivotal maneuvers shake the fashion empire to its core.
Chantel takes Dayna to task for going back on their agreement, Carolyn gets an unwanted visitor, Avery tries to smooth things over with Milan, and Mel pushes Kane to get his act together. Chantel's world starts to fall apart as her oldest secrets come to light, pushing Kane to his limits. Avery's true colors are revealed, and Mel faces the lies that threaten her relationships.
After a violent altercation with her landlord Tia is arrested, setting the stage for Tia's manipulative tendencies to target Izzy's unsuspecting hand of friendship. Chantel's dark secrets resurface, dragging Raven, Kane, and Bishop into a tangled web of betrayal. Carolyn tests Jaelyn's strength, threatening to change everything in their world.
Chantel's substance use escalates, Kane's mom's return from prison introduces new complications for him and Mel, and Chantel digests stunning revelations involving her parents. While an unexpected celebration leaves Kane vulnerable. A ghost from Carolyn's past reappears to haunt her. The fight to reveal HOV's latest collection heats up revealing scandalous truths.
Izzy opens up to Dante about being a trans woman, Avery panics after waking up in Milan's bed, and Chantel's manipulation and taunting of Dayna leads to a violent altercation.
Flashbacks continue to shed light on the formative experiences of Kane, Bishop, and Raven, highlighting themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival. The ties between Kane, Bishop, and Raven reach a breaking point, while Jaelyn finds herself trapped. Trevor's latest wrongdoings are exposed, and an unexpected body turns up at the morgue, triggering a chain of events.
Chantel receives an ominous phone call, Milan's career aspirations take a hit in a confrontation with Chantel, and tensions rise as the truth surrounding Dayna's death begins to emerge.Chantel's secrets come out. Family bonds start to unravel as Carolyn and Trevor face off, and Bishop's revelation sends shockwaves through HOV. Jaelyn gets caught in a situation she can't control, and Raven reveals a scandalous truth.
Chantel prepares for a comeback but things don't go as planned. Kane finds a new passion. Milan starts a new journey and Jaelyn sets up a final plan. Avery finds herself in danger and Bishop has one last surprise that will shock everyone.
