Ep 16. Poor Little Rich Girl

In Dynasty (2017) season 1 episode 16, titled "Poor Little Rich Girl," the series continues its exploration of the complicated and dramatic lives of the wealthy family at its center, the Carringtons. Specifically, this episode focuses on the character of Fallon, the daughter of the powerful Blake Carrington, as she begins to unravel a bit emotionally.

The episode opens with Fallon (played by Elizabeth Gillies) making a speech at a charity event organized by her father. While she's initially confident and poised, things take a turn when she spots her ex-boyfriend Jeff, who she's been trying to avoid, in attendance. Fallon becomes distracted and eventually loses her composure, stumbling offstage and causing a bit of a scene.

Meanwhile, Fallon's brother Steven (played by James Mackay) is busy trying to keep his sister's company, Carrington Atlantic, afloat as it faces some financial troubles. He meets with a group of investors who are interested in buying the company out, but Steven is hesitant to give up control. Things get even more complicated when it's revealed that the investors are working with Jeff and his family - Fallon's ex-boyfriend really is everywhere.

As Fallon tries to avoid Jeff and deal with her emotional turmoil, she ends up turning to a surprising source of comfort: her mother's old wedding dress. In a touching sequence, Fallon tries the dress on and confides in her mother's portrait, admitting that she's feeling lost and unsure of what she wants.

The rest of the episode plays out as a tense game of corporate and romantic intrigue, as the various characters try to outmaneuver each other and protect their own interests. Perhaps most notably, Steven's boyfriend Sam (played by Rafael de la Fuente) makes a risky move that could either help or hurt their financial situation. Meanwhile, Blake (played by Grant Show) meets with the investors and learns some surprising information about Jeff's family and their true motivations.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions are high between the various characters and the future of Carrington Atlantic remains uncertain. However, there are also some moments of hope and possibility. Fallon makes a decision about what she wants moving forward, while Steven and Sam have a heart-to-heart about their relationship and their shared desire to succeed. All in all, "Poor Little Rich Girl" is a compelling and emotionally charged episode that delves deeper into the complex web of relationships and conflicts at the heart of Dynasty.