[s1e3] Mommie Dearest ❲2K❳

The episode title is a direct nod to the infamous memoir and subsequent film about Joan Crawford’s alleged abuse of her children. In this installment, the tension shifts from the professional rivalry on set to the personal failures of Joan and Bette as mothers.

Recappers at TVLine noted that the episode succeeds by going "bone-deep" into the characters' histories rather than relying solely on set-side squabbles. 'FEUD: Bette And Joan' Season 1, Episode 3, Recap - TVLine [S1E3] Mommie Dearest

: The "Mommie Dearest" theme explores the cycle of abuse, suggesting that Joan’s harsh parenting may have been a reflection of her own upbringing. The episode title is a direct nod to