{"id":85295,"date":"2025-07-23T07:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T07:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/85295\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T07:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T07:02:10","slug":"next-gen-nyc-episode-8-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/85295\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Gen NYC Episode 8 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the recap for Next Gen NYC<\/strong><\/a> Episode 8, the season finale! Last week, Brooks\u2019 birthday party celebration continued, and so did the fighting. This time it was between Gia, Riley, and Georgia. Riley drank a little too much truth serum and told Georgia her club idea was lame<\/a>. Oop. Then Gia put her foot in her mouth when she told Riley she was rude when she drank. Pot calling kettle! Will all these fractured friendships be mended during the season finale? Here\u2019s exactly what went down in Next Gen NYC Episode 8: \u201cGutter Balls & Breakup Calls.\u201d<\/p>\n

What happened in Next Gen NYC Episode 8?<\/p>\n

\"NextPhoto Credit: Jocelyn Prescod\/Bravo)<\/p>\n

The season finale did not disappoint with some surprising twists and turns. Brooks took a leap of faith and left his mom\u2019s company to focus on his own. He also got over his fear of confrontation<\/a> when he approached Ava as to why she skipped his birthday trip. Meanwhile, Georgia had drama with her boyfriend Omar, which led to her moving in with Charlie. And finally, Ariana was on her way with her clothing line and becoming an official New Yorker. As Frank Sinatra sang, \u201cIf you make it there, you\u2019ll make it anywhere; it\u2019s up to you, New York, New York!\u201d<\/p>\n

Emira claimed Omar was an alleged scammer<\/p>\n

\"NextPhoto Credit: Scott Gries\/Bravo<\/p>\n

Brooks\u2019 birthday trip was winding down, but the drama between Riley, Gia, and Georgia was still in full swing. As everyone sat down for a pancake breakfast, Riley told the group why she said Georgia\u2019s club idea wasn\u2019t great. She explained, \u201cI said it because I thought me and Georgia were, like, friends. And if my friend was like, \u2018What do you think about this idea?\u2019 I would be honest because I thought we were friends.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gia decided to be the etiquette police again and said, \u201cI think there\u2019s maybe just like a nicer way of saying it, that\u2019s all, Riley.\u201d But before Riley could respond, Gia\u2019s boyfriend, Christian, chimed in<\/a>. He said, \u201cSee, I think she can talk however she wants. If you don\u2019t like it, don\u2019t talk to her.\u201d Gia smiled through gritted teeth. Someone was sleeping on the couch tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Before anyone could go further, their outdoor breakfast turned into a scene from The Birds. It was a sign it was time to leave. While everyone packed, Georgia and Charlie made up. She confided in him that she was exclusive with Omar. Charlie admitted a dinner with him and Omar was on the books. He had some explaining to do.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, Georgia and Charlie didn\u2019t want to wait for everyone to grab snacks, so she had Omar call a car. Riley quipped, \u201cShe was so appalled about being called privileged.\u201d This the led to Georgia\u2019s club idea. Emira wondered where she was getting the money from because Omar was an \u201calleged scammer.\u201d Emira dished, \u201cI won\u2019t say anything else about Georgia\u2019s boyfriend. I will just say Google him. And then, see if he\u2019s gonna give her that million dollars to invest in her bar.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brooks wasn\u2019t ready to leave the nest yet<\/p>\n

\"NextPhoto Credit: Heidi Gutman\/Bravo<\/p>\n

Once everyone arrived back in the city, that\u2019s when Ava decided to leave. How convenient! Brooks\u2019 confrontation with Ava would have to wait. Instead, he called up his sister Chloe to lament his decision to merge his company under their mom, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City<\/a> star Meredith Marks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brooks said, \u201cIt feels like I\u2019m being pulled in two separate directions, honestly. Meredith Marks has my arm here, and Brooks Marks has my brand here, and I\u2019m literally about to split in half.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chloe advised Brooks, \u201cFly the nest, sister.\u201d Brooks countered, \u201cHave you seen the videos of the ducks flying out of the nest and they die on the pavement?\u201d His dad, Seth Marks<\/a>, wanted Brooks to create a business plan. But would Brooks make the gamble?<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Georgia continued to suggest questionable ideas when she announced her club would be named \u201cClub Club.\u201d Club Club was about to flub flub. Omar told her, \u201cAgain, it\u2019s not like I\u2019m just writing a blank check. This is a venture. We need to convince other people to do it \u2026 If my friends tell me it\u2019s stupid and it\u2019s dumb, then obviously we go back to the drawing board.\u201d Well, he\u2019s a supportive boyfriend, isn\u2019t he?<\/p>\n

Across town, Ariana met up with Riley to make sure their friendship was still on track. But Riley was more disappointed in herself. She said, \u201cI don\u2019t want to be like Charlie when I\u2019m 29 and I\u2019m getting into arguments<\/a> \u2026 I just wish I held myself to a better standard on the trip.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ariana then apologized for not having her back. She said, \u201cRiley and I already lost our friendship ten years ago, and I don\u2019t want to lose it again. She\u2019s my girl.\u201d Aww.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charlie was buddy-buddy with Omar<\/p>\n

\"NextPhoto Credit: Scott Gries\/Bravo<\/p>\n

After some shots of Dylan working out, because why not, we jumped over to Charlie with his dad, Anwar. Charlie was still contemplating what to do with his life. He said, \u201cThirty is right around the corner, and that\u2019s stressful. Where should I be in my life, and what should I be doing?\u201d Getting a job, perhaps?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brooks was taking his career seriously and pitched his business plan to his parents. But first Seth wanted the VIP treatment, so Brooks busted out some Vida tequila. I love that. Brooks then pulled out his Shark Tank<\/a> skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cWe\u2019re seeking $100,000 in exchange for 8% equity in Brooks Marks LLC.\u201d Meredith cut him off; she thought she was acquiring his brand. But the little duckling had decided to leave the nest, and luckily for him, his parents were down to invest. Seth said, \u201cA great businessman is like pornography; you know it when you see it.\u201d Wise words, as always.<\/p>\n

Charlie then met up with Omar and half apologized for calling Georgia a \u201cstupid delusional b*tch.<\/a>\u201d Omar quickly moved on to buttering up Charlie instead. He said, \u201cIf I was to do crypto now, I would probably start a very contrarian VC group, and you don\u2019t really need so much experience \u2026 I would highly recommend it because there are so few people who have that backbone. You have backbone.\u201d When Charlie brought up there are a lot of scams in crypto, Omar quickly pivoted back to Georgia. Red flags!<\/p>\n

Later on, Emira advised Brooks to confront Ava about missing his birthday trip. She said, \u201cGirl, this is a pop-up in Montauk. I could justify missing your friend\u2019s birthday for a store opening, but for a f*cking pop-up? B*tch, what?\u201d More Emira next season, please!<\/p>\n

Georgia\u2019s life turned upside down<\/p>\n

\"NextPhoto Credit: Charles Sykes\/Bravo<\/p>\n

Georgia was ready to prove the haters wrong with her Club Club trial run. Unfortunately, that didn\u2019t work. Gia joked, \u201cSorry, Riley, you might have been right.\u201d Ariana added, \u201cClub Club. It\u2019s really giving \u2026 not a club.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brooks told the group about Ava\u2019s word salad excuses for missing his birthday. Then Ava stepped into frame. She asked, \u201cIs this drama circle about me right now?\u201d Best Ava line of the season. Brooks took a deep breath and told her how he felt. Gia repeated the mantra, \u201cI\u2019m not his mouth piece,\u201d over and over in her head. Then the two hugged it out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even though the friend group wasn\u2019t impressed, investor Miguel liked Georgia\u2019s pitch of \u201cmerriment and joy.\u201d So \u2026 it\u2019s Christmas Club Club? They shook hands, and Georgia was thrilled. Unfortunately, then things went left.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fast forward to late summer, where Ariana\u2019s got her clothing line in progress<\/a>, and Brooks was working only on his designs. The duckling did not die. Charlie was finding investors for Omar, until \u2026 Georgia and Omar had broken up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Georgia said, \u201cLife is so funny. Cause, like, one day you\u2019re living in a $10,000-a-month apartment. You\u2019re with this man you think you\u2019re gonna marry. You get into a fight one night, and he cuts you off financially.\u201d That meant it was buh-bye Club Club. Then Georgia moved in with Charlie. Facepalm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We end the season back to where it all began, with Ariana. She concluded, \u201cI don\u2019t know if I necessarily would say I\u2019m a New Yorker, but I think I\u2019m on my way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Next Gen NYC<\/a>\u00a0streams on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland. <\/p>\n

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