Ep 3. Beautifully Dysfunctional

Who is really pulling the strings in the Cryer family? As the third episode of The Haves and the Have Nots kicks off, it is a question that becomes ever more pressing. In "Beautifully Dysfunctional," we are treated to more of the high-stakes drama and intrigue that has made this hit series one of the most talked-about on TV.

As the episode opens, we find the beautiful and cunning Veronica Harrington (played to perfection by Angela Robinson) sipping a martini with her equally conniving husband David (Peter Parros). Their mutual scheming is on full display here, as they plot to get the dirt on the Cryer family's current financial woes. As they sip their drinks and discuss how best to exploit the situation, it quickly becomes clear that these two will stop at nothing to get what they want.

Meanwhile, over at the Cryer mansion, Hanna (Crystal R. Fox) is still hard at work cleaning up after the family. It is clear that she takes no joy in this work, but she is determined to honor her duties as their housekeeper. When she has a run-in with the family's angry eldest son Wyatt (Aaron O'Connell), tensions quickly escalate. Wyatt is clearly on edge, and it is not long before he is lashing out at Hanna in ways that are both shocking and deeply revealing.

Despite her best efforts to keep things under control, Hanna finds herself at the center of a brewing feud between two members of the Cryer family. It is a conflict that threatens to tear the family apart - and Hanna is right in the middle of it. As she struggles to make sense of the situation and find a way to diffuse tensions, it becomes clear that this is a family with more than their fair share of secrets and baggage.

As the episode progresses, we see various members of the Cryer family grappling with their own personal struggles. There is Jim (John Schneider), the patriarch of the family, who is struggling with his own health and mortality. There is also his wife, Katheryn (Renee Lawless), who is dealing with the psychological fallout of her son's recent DUI arrest. Together, they form a complex and often contradictory portrait of a family that is deeply fractured, yet still trying to hold itself together.

One of the things that makes The Haves and the Have Nots so compelling is its keen understanding of family dynamics. This is a show that understands that families are messy, complicated, and sometimes downright dysfunctional. But it is also a show that recognizes the deep love and loyalty that can exist between family members, even in the face of great adversity. With "Beautifully Dysfunctional," we are given a glimpse into a world that is both messy and beautiful, a world that is full of contradictions and surprises.

As the episode draws to a close, we are left with more questions than answers. Who is really in control of the Cryer family? Will Hanna be able to resolve the brewing conflict between the family members? And what new secrets and revelations will come to light in the episodes to come? With its sharp writing, brilliant performances, and twisting plotlines, The Haves and the Have Nots is a show that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats week after week. Whether you are a fan of family drama, soap opera-style intrigues, or just plain juicy TV, this is one show that is not to be missed.