90210 Revisited: A Dive into the Drama of a Bygone Era

Ah, the 90s. A time of questionable fashion choices, dial-up internet, and, of course, the glorious, melodramatic world of Beverly Hills, 90210. Let's revisit an episode, shall we? Buckle up, because it's a wild ride.

Love Triangles, Broken Hearts, and Questionable Decisions

We're thrust into a whirlwind of relationship woes.

David and Val are done, a musician and drugs are involved, and now there's a fear of AIDS. Steve's entangled with a married woman, and wedding bells are ringing - or are they? Donna's playing the "grown-up" card to make Noah jealous, leading us to the burning question: will there even be a wedding?

The tension is thick.

The characters are all over the place. It's drama at its finest, with Brenda's absence being a notable and welcome factor for me.

The Characters: A Quick Refresher (Because We Need One)

• Brandon Walsh: The "good boy," always striving for what's right.
• Brenda Walsh: The (sometimes) dramatic twin.
• Kelly Taylor: The "it" girl, forever caught in a love triangle.
• Dylan McKay: The brooding heartthrob with a penchant for motorcycles.
• Andrea Zuckerman: The intelligent one, trying to stay grounded.
• Steve Sanders: The charming prankster, always causing trouble.
• Donna Martin: The (at times) ditzy socialite.
• David Silver: The nerdy wannabe.

The Episode Unfolds: Gay Bars, Blind Teachers, and Boxers

This episode tackles some "big issues," including homosexuality, blindness, and, of course, boxer shorts.

Steve and Brandon stumble upon a gay coffeehouse, causing Steve to freak out when he sees the KEG president there.

Meanwhile, Kelly and Donna are at the Peach Pit, discussing a charity calendar featuring hunky guys in their boxers. The drama escalates, as does the weirdness.

Silver's piano lessons take a turn when he meets his blind teacher, who dispenses some seriously bizarre advice.

Let's just say, not all piano lessons go this way. Steve struggles with the idea of his fraternity president being gay, and there is a particularly offensive comment, showing the times.

In a nutshell, it's a typical episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 - full of angst, questionable decisions, and enough drama to keep us entertained (and sometimes bewildered) for years to come.