Ladies of London Season 1 Review: The Glam, The Shade… and My Favorite Duo Mark & Marissa (Yes, I Said It!)
If you missed Ladies of London Season 1, let me just say this: you missed a masterclass in posh chaos, polite shade, and passive-aggressive tea served in fine china. This wasn’t your typical reality show—it was giving old money vs. new hustle, American ambition vs. British tradition… and baby, the tension was REAL.
Let’s get into it—because I have thoughts.
💎 The Vibe: Classy… But Make It Messy
Season 1 introduces us to a group of women navigating London’s elite social scene. You’ve got:
Americans trying to fit in
British women trying to stay on top
And friendships that shift faster than the London weather
At first glance, everything feels polished—designer clothes, tea parties, and fancy dinners. But underneath?
Shade. Judgment. Side-eyes. And social climbing.
👑 My Favorites: Mark & Marissa (Yes, I’m Standing By It)
Let’s talk about who carried the show for me—Marissa (and her husband Matt… but listen, “Mark” just rolled off my spirit 😅).
Marissa was:
Funny without trying too hard
Hustling (restaurant life is no joke!)
Trying to balance motherhood, marriage, and social climbing
She felt the most real out of everyone. While the others were busy protecting their image, Marissa was out here like:
“I’m tired, I’m working, and I’m still showing up.”
And I respect that.
Her relationship? Supportive, grounded, and not overly performative—which is rare in reality TV.
🎭 The Acting… Umm… Let’s Talk About It
Now listen… I’m gonna be a little shady (because that’s what we do 😌).
Some of the women—especially in their confessionals—felt like they were auditioning for a role instead of living their life.
It was giving:
Rehearsed lines
Overly dramatic reactions
“I practiced this in the mirror before filming” energy
One in particular? Yeah… the acting wasn’t strong. I’m not gonna drag too hard, but let’s just say:
If this was a movie… she wouldn’t be getting that Oscar.
And that’s the issue sometimes with reality TV—when it stops feeling real, you notice it QUICK.
🍵 The Real Tea: Social Status Is the Main Character
What makes Ladies of London different is that status is everything.
Who you know
Where you were educated
Your title
Your connections
It’s not just drama—it’s hierarchy.
And the tension between:
Americans trying to break into that world
British women protecting it
…is what drives the entire season.
👠 Standout Moments
Awkward introductions that felt like job interviews
Subtle insults disguised as compliments (the British specialty 💅)
Marissa juggling real life while others played social chess
That constant feeling of “you don’t belong here”
💭 Final Thoughts: Was It Worth Watching?
Absolutely.
Season 1 of Ladies of London is:
Entertaining ✔️
Messy ✔️
A little fake at times ✔️
But still addictive ✔️
It’s not as loud as Housewives, but don’t get it twisted—the shade is just as sharp, just delivered with a smile.
⭐ My Rating:
7.5 / 10
Points for lifestyle, culture clash, and Marissa
– Points for forced moments and questionable “acting”
👀 Let’s Talk
Who was YOUR favorite on Ladies of London Season 1?
And be honest…
👉 Did some of them feel like they were acting instead of living?
Because I know I wasn’t the only one side-eyeing those confessionals 👀
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