Miserably Ungrateful Men

Miserably Ungrateful Men
Season 02, Episode 16

Air date	March 29, 2019
Written by	Garrett Oakley & Bryce Schramm
Directed by	Jeff Byrd
Viewers	0.52 million (520,000)^[1]
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“	I am sick and tired of being used by miserably ungrateful men.	”
Fallon Carrington

"Miserably Ungrateful Men" is the sixteenth episode of the second season and the thirty-eighth episode overall of The CW's Dynasty. It aired on March 29, 2019.

Synopsis[]

PRODIGAL DAUGHTER - When a damaging article is released that threatens the strength of the Carrington reputation, Fallon seeks to get ahead of the narrative by fast-tracking a slate-cleaning memoir. Meanwhile, Blake throws a celebratory party, and Cristal asks Sam to chaperone an intimidating visitor while she attempts to manage a tricky situation.^[2]

Plot Summary[]

SPOILERS AHEAD

Alexis is in the hospital with severe facial burns, and under Adam's thumb. Fallon is ostracized after a damaging article is released, and she seeks to repair her reputation by writing a memoir. Cristal resists Beto's demand that she hire one of her father's pet players for the Atlantix, but he refuses to leave Atlanta until she capitulates. Blake has Adam's medical license reinstated and hires him to work under the Atlantix's team doctor, whom Adam sabotages to secure the head doctor position for himself. Jeff visits Alexis and wants her to convalesce in his home, but Adam forces her to stay put. As Alexis is wheeled in for facial reconstructive surgery, Adam hands the doctor a reference photo that raises her eyebrows. Sam catches Beto kissing another man, and convinces him to forgive Cristal for betraying their family. Beto backs down, and gives Cristal a dossier that her father has collected about her and the Carringtons. After overhearing that her publisher is using her to get to Blake, Fallon buys the publishing company and fires him. One of the company's authors arrives to see Fallon, who is surprised to learn that it is Liam.^[3]

Cast[]

Starring[]

Elizabeth Gillies as Fallon Carrington
Ana Brenda Contreras as Cristal Jennings
Rafael de La Fuente as Sam Jones
Sam Underwood as Adam Carrington
Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane
Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby
Maddison Brown as Kirby Anders
Alan Dale as Joseph Anders
Grant Show as Blake Carrington

Guest Starring[]

Co-Starring[]

Kelly O'Neal as Dr. Bronson
Ray Bengston as Len Miller
Christina Christensen as Susan
Lydia Castro as Dr. Newman
Gabriela Amarchand as Sarah
Josh Covitt as Publisher #1
Keith Chandler as Publisher #2

Uncredited[]

Amy Sutherland as "Burned Alexis"
Nicole Zyana as Allison

Trivia[]

As of this episode Nicollette Sheridan had left the series and is no longer a main cast member.
- However, her character Alexis has survived after being pushed in the fireplace by her son Adam.
- To explain the absence of Sheridan, Alexis has bandages on her face and is unable to speak due to the injuries caused by her burns and the inhalation of smoke.
On March 27, 2019, Amy Sutherland confirmed in her official Instagram page that she was stepping into the iconic role of Alexis after Nicollette and dubbed as "Burned Alexis". ^[4]
Both Nicollette Sheridan's Alexis and Steven appeared in the episode via pictures which Adam brought for Alexis while she was in the hospital following the events of "Motherly Overprotectiveness".
The title of this episode " is a reference to a line of the original Dynasty series, first said by Alexis Carrington Colby about Neal McVane to Adam Carrington in the Season 3 Episode 21: The Vote .
- In the reboot, the complete original line is said by Fallon to Stuart.

Quotes[]

Adam (to Alexis): Now, you're in a delicate state, Mother. So just relax and listen. Now, I am sorry about what happened last night. I lost my temper. You have to understand how hurtful it was to know that you were gonna turn away your own son just to protect yourself. You're supposed to put your children first. That's why I'm here. To teach you how to be a better mother. Can you imagine what the rest of the family would think if they found out you were the one that switched Hank's DNA results? Don't worry, I'll keep your secret if you keep mine.

Fallon: Oh, my God. Is she okay?
Blake: How did this happen?
Adam: Well, from what I can gather, she had a few too many to drink last night and tripped into the fireplace.
Fallon and Blake: Oh.

Adam: You know, I can't help but feel responsible. I-I know my arrival here hasn't been easy on anyone, and if that was the reason she was drinking...
Blake: Oh, no, you can't blame yourself.
Fallon: No. If anyone, we should blame the person who rebuilt the loft with a fireplace. (to Alexis) I mean, have you learned nothing? Hi, Mommy.
Alexis groaning.
Adam: Yeah, we should let her get some rest. It'll be her instinct to talk, but to heal, it's important that Mom remain as silent as possible.
Fallon: Well, I guess every fire has a silver lining. (laughs) Oh, come on, lighten up. She's laughing with me. (to Alexis) You're laughing.

Fallon: Thank you for coming. Now, I know this is a little unorthodox for a first-time author, but you won't regret the trek from downtown. Now, you've seen the tabloids, you've read the hit pieces. You think you know Fallon Carrington. (chuckles) But trust me, you don't. I'd like to introduce you to your new bestseller. The story of my life. It's part self-help, part memoir. A strategy bible for young women to live by. It's an erotic thriller. I mean, empowerment in the workplace is sexy. I'd like to introduce you to Fallon's three virtues to victory. Number one, confidence. Number two...
Publisher #2: We don't really need another lean-in. Sorry, but it's a pass.
Fallon: Despite having a father with borderline alcoholism, and a mother with borderline everything else, I still think it's quite impressive that I was able to rise above it and...
Publisher #1: We've sort of met our quota for women in the workplace books. But good luck.

Fallon: Good thing you're just a hack. Now, get your sorry ass out of my house, now.
Dale: You have nothing to show for yourself but a string of failures and scandals. Now you want a memoir celebrating your success? Sure, I'm the hack. You're an entitled little rich bitch.
Fallon: Get out!

Fallon: So, let me get this straight, you're writing a book?
Blake: You can relax. I took a man's business card if that's what you mean.
Fallon: That book was my opportunity to tell my story. The story about a young girl who always dreamed of growing up to be powerful and respected, just like her father. But as it turns out, I have always lacked the requisite hardware because nobody cares what a woman has to say as long as there's a man willing to give his two cents.

Blake: I can see that you are emotional. But this isn't about your being a woman.
Fallon: Wow. Really? Every day I spent with you at C.A helping you build that company, and all of a sudden, Adam shows up, and the prodigal son returns.
Blake: It is one thing for you to damage your own reputation, but now you're bringing down everyone with you. Make this right.

Adam: I can't believe Dad would do all this just for me.
Fallon: Oh, calm down. Last year we threw a party for the dog, and it was better.