Ep 6. Chapter Six: Take The High Road

Three best friends, Victory, Nico, and Wendy are navigating their way through the jungle that is their careers and personal lives in New York City. In season 1 episode 6 "Chapter Six: Take The High Road," they each face challenges and make tough choices.

Victory (played by Brooke Shields), a fashion designer, is struggling with her creative vision. She's been tasked with designing a wedding gown for a celebrity client who has specific demands that go against what Victory believes in. Meanwhile, she’s also dealing with issues in her personal life as her ex-boyfriend Joe (played by Andrew McCarthy) tries to win her back.

Nico (played by Kim Raver), a high-powered publishing executive, is wrestling with the fallout from a company-wide email sent from her ex-lover, Kirby. The email exposed Nico's affair and threatened to ruin her career. Nico must decide whether to fight back against Kirby or take the high road and move on.

Wendy (played by Brooke Shields), a movie executive and mother of two, is juggling work and home life. Her husband Shane (played by Paul Blackthorne) is a struggling musician who needs her support while Wendy’s boss, Janice (played by Julian Sands), pressures her to make a risky financial investment in a movie. Wendy must decide whether to take a chance on the movie and risk her family’s finances or play it safe.

Throughout the episode, the three women support each other as they face their individual challenges. Victory seeks advice from Nico on her creative block, and the two bond over their shared experiences in their careers and personal lives. Wendy confides in both Nico and Victory about her money troubles and her concerns about Shane's music career.

Ultimately, each of the women makes a choice that reflects their personal values and beliefs. Victory decides to stand up to her client and risks losing the business, but preserving her integrity as a designer. Nico decides to take the high road and not retaliate against Kirby, even though it means accepting the consequences of her actions. Wendy takes the plunge and invests in the movie, but realizes that she can balance her career and family life by setting boundaries.

As the episode ends, the three women come together over drinks and reflect on their ups and downs. They acknowledge that they're not perfect, but they'll always have each other's backs. Despite the challenges they face, they know they can conquer the Lipstick Jungle together.

Overall, episode 6 of Lipstick Jungle showcases the complex lives of working women in New York City. The show tackles important issues like infidelity, professional integrity, and achieving work-life balance. The strong bond between the three main characters make the show feel relatable and uplifting, and the audience can't help but root for their success.