The Real Housewives of Atlanta are back, and if this season 16 premiere proved anything, it’s that the drama is already in full swing. After suffering a nearly 2 year hiatus, Atlanta is back with somewhat of a reboot.

Season 16 Episode 1 is titled, “Welcome Back Peaches” and since it took so long to return to the screen, Bravo has blessed fans with a SUPERSIZED premiere episode.

Porsha Williams and Drew Sidora return, but former friend of the show Shamea Morton-Mwangi has snagged a peach and returns flaunting her lavish lifestyle. Newbies Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell and Angela Oakly round out the cast, while Cynthia Bailey appears as a “friend” this season.

[Sidebar: Kenya Moore was originally slated as a cast member but was unceremoniously booted after an alleged “revenge p0rn” incident.]

From shocking divorces to major betrayals and one housewife’s total takeover, Season 16 is coming in hot. Let’s break down the five biggest takeaways from the episode—because, trust, there was plenty to unpack.

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