This series is split into short episodes, so the plot moves fast.

Instead of 85 tiny recaps, this page groups episodes into 5 clear parts (arcs). Each arc tells you what changes in the story,

plus a few episode numbers that work as “checkpoints” if you’re trying to find your place.

EP 1–10: Setup — secrets, pressure, and the first big cracks

This is the “how did we get here?” part. You meet Giselle, Patrick, and the two forces grinding the marriage down: Patrick’s family and Becky. The show makes the tone clear early: Giselle is trying to hold the marriage together, and everyone else is testing how much she will tolerate.

What happens in this arc

  • Giselle is dealing with nonstop disrespect, and she’s still trying to keep things calm.
  • Becky is already positioned as the “problem person” who benefits from confusion.
  • Patrick keeps letting situations sit instead of clearing them up.
  • By the end of this arc, “divorce” isn’t a joke anymore — it’s on the table.

Episode checkpoints (so you can recognize where you are)

  • EP 2: Giselle gets pregnancy news — and Patrick’s reaction shocks her.
  • EP 3: Giselle believes Patrick wants to get rid of the baby; the show frames it as a Becky set-up.
  • EP 4: Becky and Patrick are at the hospital; Giselle is left in tears.
  • EP 8: Giselle confronts Patrick about lying (he claims he’s in Europe).
  • EP 10: Becky accuses Giselle; Patrick demands an apology; Giselle says she has a divorce plan.

My take

This arc is designed to frustrate you on purpose. It’s basically: “Why is he letting this happen?” over and over, until you finally understand why she’s done.

What people complain about here

The most common reaction is that Patrick’s mistakes happen in public, and he doesn’t fix them properly. People also hate the “husband believes outsiders” pattern in these dramas.

EP 11–25: Breakdown — ring moment, humiliation, and “I’m leaving” energy

This is where the marriage stops wobbling and starts collapsing. Misunderstandings get bigger, consequences get real, and Giselle stops trying to “prove” herself to people who already decided to disrespect her.

What changes in this arc

  • Patrick makes pride-based choices (reacting, accusing, demanding) instead of protecting the relationship.
  • Giselle’s patience runs out. She stops negotiating for basic respect.
  • The show starts using “public scenes” to make the damage feel permanent.

Episode checkpoints

  • EP 11: Patrick thinks Giselle is leaving him for a lover; he demands she leave with nothing; she returns the gifts (including her ring).
  • EP 13: Nicholas saves Giselle; Patrick mistakes him for her lover; Giselle leaves bleeding and in pain while everyone watches.

My take

If Arc 1 made you annoyed, Arc 2 is where most people switch to: “Okay… I get why she’s done.” It’s the point of no return vibe.

What people say about this stretch

This is the arc where “team Giselle” gets loud. Viewers usually blame Patrick for reacting to rumors instead of handling things clearly, especially when it’s happening in front of everyone.

EP 26–45: Turning point — divorce momentum and the power shift

This arc is where the story flips. The focus moves from “how much can she endure?” to “what happens when she stops tolerating it?” The plot also leans harder into the core premise: Giselle is not just “the wife” — she’s the heiress people underestimated.

What happens in this arc

  • Divorce becomes a real direction, not a threat.
  • People who were comfortable disrespecting Giselle start realizing there are consequences.
  • Patrick starts understanding that love isn’t the issue — his actions were.
  • The story begins positioning Giselle as someone with real leverage, not someone begging to be chosen.

My take

This is where the show gets more satisfying to watch. It’s less “suffering” and more “okay… now she’s moving differently.”

What people usually like here

Viewers tend to enjoy the shift when the same characters who were loud earlier suddenly have to be careful.

EP 46–65: Consequences — Patrick chasing and trying to fix the damage

This is the “too late, now prove it” section. The story leans into the win-her-back path: after the divorce, Patrick realizes what he lost and starts trying to undo the mess.

What happens in this arc

  • Patrick is no longer “confused.” He’s actively chasing and trying to make things right.
  • The show starts cleaning up lies and misunderstandings that were allowed to grow.
  • Giselle becomes harder to reach — emotionally and socially — which is the point.
  • The big question becomes: is he changing for real, or is he just panicking?

One simple way to watch this arc

  • Ignore speeches. Watch for actions (public correction, real boundaries, real consequences).

My take

Redemption arcs only work when they cost something. This arc is satisfying when Patrick earns it, and irritating when he tries to shortcut it.

What people argue about here

This is where comments split into: “He’s finally trying” vs “Trying now doesn’t erase what happened.”

EP 66–85: Finale — reveals, payback energy, and the ending decision

The finale is where the title cashes out: Giselle’s standards go up, and Patrick has to deal with what “blacklisted” actually means. It’s less back-and-forth and more “wrap up the truth and land the ending.”

What happens in this arc

  • The story leans hardest into identity, status, and who actually holds power.
  • Patrick’s final test is whether he can be loyal in public, not just “in private.”
  • You get payoff moments (truth coming out, people getting exposed, decisions that stick).

Finale checkpoint

  • EP 85: This is the final episode number on the official episode list, so it’s the easiest ‘endcap’ marker if you’re trying to find where you left off.

My take

The ending only feels good if Giselle’s boundaries stay real. If she forgives him, it needs to feel earned — not rushed.