We've seen versions of Fox's new drama series "Filthy Rich" before. Kristin Chenoweth dazzled as the same character-type as Kim Cattrall's Margaret Monreaux — a Southern Christian woman — in the sadly short-lived "CGB," the critically acclaimed "Schitt's Creek" was a similarly perfect satire, and the now-canceled Fox drama "Almost Family" also entailed a massive paternity scandal storyline. However, even though "Filthy Rich" isn't entirely original in its origins, its debut at this particular moment — when several real-life conservative religious leaders are melting in puddles of their own hypocrisy — offers a bit of redemption to rebels and scorned women alike.
After all, the show opens with a blazing fire, and, as flames begin to overtake a picturesque Southern manor, Kim Cattrall glides out of the door in a stunning red dress, seemingly unconcerned about the destruction around her but obviously disgusted at the events that have led her to this moment. Though what led to the conflagration isn't immediately clear, we know right away that it had been a journey for her.
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