Elektra's World Is Coming Unravelled!

POSE S1 E7: Elektra finds her world quickly unravelling after Mr. Ford pulls the financial rug from under her after her unexpected surgery announcement! She also finds out that the market for post-op trans women isn't what she expected it to be!

[@pavladavlas]

Anyone complaining about the acting needs to watch Paris is Burning. This is how house mothers act. Elektra is based off Crystal and Pepper Labeija. This is exactly how they spoke & carried themselves; Dominique Jackson gets the performance down to a T, and she’s been competing in ballroom since she was a teenager.

[@joeyjackson9199]

Who is Blanca based off of

[@AHLIYON]

XACTLY 💯

[@realmarie_real]

She "acted" this way too on American gods. So I think it just worked for this show because of whats it based off of. But she definitely is bad acting

[@mesakmesak1188]

@@joeyjackson9199 leiomy I guess

[@joeyjackson9199]

@@mesakmesak1188 what is her character like

[@SRLovesPandas1]

"bad boating accident" "So you have a boat?" Love Elektra!

[@MsRenny23]

h e l l o LMAO!!!!!

[@boop4904]

Yep. She breezed right past the possible murder to “boat!” 😆

[@Antny.25]

Lmfao Love Elektra!

[@fleabaguette9699]

I always found it disturbing how the doorman speaks to her now that she isn't with Mr. Ford. He calls her a bitch and a freak, you know that he's been waiting to call her that.

[@aaronlishus897]

And probably going to say the same thing to the new one once that man is done with her.

[@m.daniellagreen9856]

Baby the doorman was acting like he wanted Mr. Ford!!! He went up

[@aaronlishus897]

@sprinkles351 I'm talking about the doorman

[@ninibugg6203]

​@@aaronlishus897 Was Mr. Ford's new girlfriend a transgender woman also?

[@aaronlishus897]

@ninibugg6203 yes, that's the part I'm trying to make.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

I love how Lulu says "Bring It Bitch." 😁😁😁

[@Zeta230]

She was not lying when she said that she had no loyalty to her.

[@rebels42wynn83]

DAMN!!!!!

[@manramen]

It's a seemingly lose/lose situation because she feels incomplete if she leaves THAT where it was, and she KNEW despite her hoping for otherwise that THIS would happen after she had that surgery.

[@jaymillymills]

I don't know why people talk about acting. This is actually how people were in the 80s. Ask your parents or grandparents....sheesh.

[@CreativeCreatorCreates]

jaymillymills i can confirm. My childhood

[@andybluebear3415]

If you were a character on Dynasty, maybe lol

[@Prince_the_One]

@@andybluebear3415 nah I've noticed that people get bored nowadays if you tell a story that lasts more than ten seconds. Back even when I was young we talked a lot more and went more places.

[@simongill4715]

Because she doesn’t have an American accent. She’s from Tobago. Racism !!!!

[@TASconfidential]

No.... the acting is mediocre... but it doesn’t matter. The show is still great.

[@supershepherd]

The fact that Elektra acted like her actions only affected her was her biggest issue

[@applejuice7648]

The moment when she couldn’t get into her apartment because of another person in her mans life, I cried.... I’ve been through the same thing girl.

[@RH-td7vc]

That's why its important that we are able to support ourselves and not rely on men

[@applejuice7648]

@@RH-td7vc yes! I was young and stupid. That definitely taught me a lesson.

[@simongill4715]

@@applejuice7648 me too. I was 17 in 1987, just as Damon is on the first episode. However the only difference is I was 17 in London , not NYC, but other than that it’s pretty much how it was back then. We were forced to grow up quick, having to navigate our way around AIDS, ageism , body issues , etc. At that age the arrogance of youth makes you think you know everything.

[@applejuice7648]

@@simongill4715 exactly. I never felt so disposable when it happened. My man left me for someone younger and much more beautiful than I was.... or so I thought at that time. Definitely taught me a lessson to never depend on any mans money and to get my own. It taught me self worth too.

[@yaelfeder9042]

Hope you have found closure and healing since❤️

[@ricardored207]

She kept her word about destroying them‼️ ELEKTRA‼️ THE ONE AND ONLY‼️

[@juancarlos9592]

Ricardo. I agree. My favorite is Elektra

[@candybratz]

See the problem is that she still can’t escape her box. Elektra is still categorized as an outsider even after her transition. She isn’t queer enough to be considered as a transgender in the eyes of men of objectify her due to the lack of her male genitalia and she is not woman enough to be considered as a real woman in the eyes of society because she is still categorized simply as a woman who is a man in a dress. This is the dilemma that surrounds Elektra in her transitioning journey. She is still boxed. She is not “trans” enough to be considered transgender in the eyes of men and she is not “woman” enough to be considered as a woman in the eyes of the society.

[@omggiiirl2077]

It's totally sucks!!

[@terrancejovan4825]

That is indeed the issue that plagues quiet a few of our trans-sisters who have fully transitioned.. The world is cruel..

[@kachi2782]

@@terrancejovan4825 The world is kind of logical. Cruelty is subjective. Ａ straight man who likes Ｔrans women want them with dicks especially when he is not interested in a loving relationship of marriage like this is the case in this video. If he wants a cis woman he'll go for one, if he wants a Transwoman, he expects a dick. There's nothing cruel about it. This is not love transaction, this is fetish with money transaction.

[@reeddemalacca7357]

Aren't they mad at elektra for swindling their rent money?

[@Minime669]

Well that’s his problem 😂😂😂

[@baebae32flavas]

Elecktra said she would destroy them and she kept her word. 👍🏾

[@Ladybugseason]

Elektra is delusional. She always knew the men who liked her where "specific", deep down inside she knew this.

[@lsaturn01]

Don't we all lie to herself when we really want something? No matter HOW MUCH THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL! Elektra was strong though she bounced back

[@LaydeeMunch]

Her missing piece is breaking the bank. Bad business move Ms. Elektra.

[@a.d.jackson2220]

2:41 i love how the song "looking for a new love" comes on as soon as they shake hands.

[@pupinsiang838]

I love Elektra she act high Trend on fashion she is so fab

[@kc-zy5jo]

Starting at 1:49 is when Elektra learns people outside the ballroom won't tolerate her attitude.

[@UdoADHD]

What I love is she never let that dim her light! She found her way. I love that

[@shaunwilliams2416]

This is so new for me as far as perspective. I've only had conversations with cis straight men so for him to not be interested in her after she's gotten her parts done is refreshing it's more the fact of him wanting her to still have it for me

[@sonicjrjr14]

If you have Hulu I would definitely recommend watching Tangerine. That movie opened my eyes before this show.

[@Ily.9306]

2:06 damn....... Mr,Ford has a type

[@marlener.hernandez2320]

Hahaha who is that girl?

[@bradleremond]

@@marlener.hernandez2320 Mr Ford broke up with Elektra over her surgery. Seems like this girl the one he turnt to, to replace Elektra. As you can see, he wasted no time doing so.

[@jaymillymills]

The new one is actually a slap in the face to Elektra. This one is not only younger, but lighter.

[@zlatkajupe]

most of them do and it's generally not post op!

[@missg1727]

@@jaymillymills -Why would her being lighter be a slap in the face? All light skin ain't cute, maybe you haven't got the memo...

[@ninashaven]

I’m shocked people are complaining about Elektra’s/ Dominique’s acting. Her performance is phenomenal. Elektra Abundance is supposedly be an over-the-top character. But then again the people saying this have no business talking

[@lordronn472]

Well the thing is she is not an actual actress she is much like Cara Delevigne has no education on acting

[@Dakarai_Knight]

@@lordronn472 So? She still performed the roll beautifully and is one of the main draws of the show. I can't think of how she could perform the roll better.

[@lordronn472]

@@Dakarai_Knight she was great yes I am just saying that she is more of a model than actress

[@jeromemaida4933]

@@Dakarai_Knight Role. Learn how to spell.

[@Dakarai_Knight]

@@jeromemaida4933 A grammatical mistake while on a cellphone that spell checks everything? Shocker. How about you learn how chatting online works.

[@Gemini_Woman]

Lulu's beauty is sooo underrated

[@christian92827]

she looks like cardi B

[@rachelfourie9083]

@@christian92827 no

[@anitaeugene6472]

Swears

[@danielkunke5645]

Do you understand?😭❤️

[@princess-nia]

She’s gorgeous so pretty

[@omggiiirl2077]

A sad reality I had to come to terms with. There are Men who will love you regardless, but more often than not you run into guys who see us as playthings, or not Woman enough. While society pushes this flawed belief than a Womb makes you a WOMAN. A Uterus makes you female, but being a WOMAN is MUCH more than menstruation. Slowly society is changing, as it should. We aren't monsters and freaks. And we all don't want the same things in life, or are glamorous and look like models. Many of us go undetected or at least unconfronfronted our whole lives. We just want to live in peace as our authentic selves. I love this show. It's too bad there won't be any more seasons. We need another story line. Maybe taking place in a different city.

[@Benary96]

A even just a gay man I've feel like I'm just a plaything and not like and actual boyfriend or lover and I know plenty of cis women who feel the same I'm not saying it's a guy thing completely because I try not to be that way but it's seems most men are that way

[@shaindyheller706]

Omgodgirl :As u say being a woman is much more than just having a uterus. So first u need a uterus and then the rest . That is the actual literal meaning of " much more than.." and that is why transwomen are not women. Because they do not have the minimal requirements of being a woman, so they cannot be " much more than.." they can be something other than, better than, but not more than. "More than" means "that ( in this case that would be the uterus u mentioned)plus..." Doesn't mean you're freaks, just not women.

[@perzonne6302]

Did u miss the part where she made all her ridiculous out of the world demands....

[@MrMartinportnoy]

Love Candy when she goes "na na na na nah..."

[@tjames9698]

Elektra was a rotten mother. Cubby was just as mean as Lemar, though.

[@frankieseward8667]

She got better as the seasons went on though.

[@talkindurinthemovie]

The acting is suppose to be over the top

[@keandreholt1902]

ELEKTRA FACE AT 0:20 GOT ME DYINN🤣🤣

[@dcjohnson2490]

Same. She was like "shit, I'm caught." I loved this scene and how Candy didn't hesitate to call her out.

[@niltash4ever]

Talk about creepy. Some men are creeps

[@8thwonder0608]

Those white men love that shit.

[@Jodi1206]

@Susel girl…..just because a guy rejected yo ass doesn’t mean you get to say that

[@jaymillymills]

HOW in the WORLD does Elektra think to pull in the same money being someone he can get anywhere? Welcome to womanhood

[@aaronlishus897]

Facts! She was so clueless!

[@NyxSpirit]

He? Ignorant

[@NyxSpirit]

@sprinkles351 they love the piece TS Madison said it best

[@summerscoming123]

Even in the summer months?

[@havmercy2349]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shaunwilliams2416]

This scene here said to me mama raised a strong queen 💪 😜

[@jaymillymills]

The guy so easily replacing Elektra was...off.

[@leadye8916]

That’s the norm in that world, sugar baby

[@elvespresley2282]

That's how it's suppose to be. If you can't deliver what I want, you will not be paid. 😂

[@jaymillymills]

@@elvespresley2282 i totally agree, but the way he did it was...off

[@applejuice7648]

Nah, this same exact situation happened to me before. It happened just like this too.

[@afiomai69]

Jody Watley! Yass!

[@cherokeegotti4903]

2:00 is the moment he would have gotten a stiletto in the temple

[@davidthaler7018]

Brandy Alexander! Aah yes…I remember her from the West Village. And BTW, no str8 guy drinks that!

[@taylorcathey4066]

There is something absolutely yummy about LuLu.

[@derekknowles6772]

Candy and Lulu in this scene tho 😍😍 baddies

[@crisv8175]

ILL START MY OWN HOUSE

[@lsaturn01]

Perfect example of how you should always stay humble. Things in life always change and in order to prosper we must too if not you will find yourself in a very uncomfortable position.

[@luna8783]

What is this show called . I keep watching videos about it but I don’t know the name

[@nicolebarnes2472]

Pose

[@craving_artist_tee]

This show should’ve never went off the air

[@sydelle9]

Can anyone explain me what happened at 4:13 that what was his demand that by it Elektra was rejected! What was he asking for?

[@generalpurpose772]

Elektra had bottom surgery, that means she had completed her transition from her assigned gender which was male to a female body. She no longer has a penis, she has a vagina and both her old sugar daddy and this guy she met to replace him were no longer interested in her. They only found her sexually attractive when she was pre-op and still had a penis. It was a fetish for them, so her having had gender confirmation surgery meant that it was a dealbreaker.

[@sydelle9]

Thank you.

[@TiffanySkylark]

FUGGING BADD BIHHHH!!🧡🧡🧡

[@hanbury22]

That last conversation was a waste of time. I felt bad for Elektra 😓

[@kiara198923]

Oh wow they're beautiful. Can't believe they were men. I've never worn makeup a day in my life & I'm 32. I want to try it though.

[@reclaimedandrested]

Girl you betta go yo azz to Sephora and stop playing with your life!

[@FabalociousDee]

@@reclaimedandrested Why do I feel like you're low-key talking to me, too?! 😂😂😂

[@joeheller7581]

They arent men, they’re male and women

[@tatiannay2k]

@Susel Girl bye. You've been hating on people this entire time

[@marlener.hernandez2320]

Alguien sabe cómo se llama la actriz que ahora sustituye a Elektra con Mr Ford

[@lucaslewis7722]

This is the 2 seanson?

[@ericathewwfwcwdivastraight8906]

Fools where can you go Electra meowtch viciously

[@Tyler-hy9wg]

Fine, bring it bitch! 😂😂😂

[@fafafe3678]

Whats the title of this series

[@adenkane7561]

Pose

[@jojononeya4280]

What am I watching and where can I watch it online?

[@adamsadams1188]

That Guy with the hat on is so cute

[@Michael_C91]

Candy at 0:17

[@savannahmorgan6924]

🦋💋ty

[@tsilva2183]

What is this show?

[@tz4238]

Fools! Where will you go? What will you do?

[@Sweet_Venom0027]

Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!! Sry I couldn't resist.

[@alishaanimations3058]

5:17 ARGHHH :(

[@michellewaters7509]

Job right 💯

[@sincerelystoney8733]

Can someone help me understand did he not know that she was transgender?

[@Sweet_Venom0027]

Oh he knew, he just thought that she was pre-op not post-op. He was counting on her still having her male genitals.

[@joshua5020]

He wanted her to keep her penis but she got it removed

[@TM-il8rb]

he did, he just wanted her to not have had bottom surgery

[@Prieze868]

What was that narrative about you're not having a penis at the end like what were the words I used it was a very clear

[@Minime669]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@llllll4077]

The acting is about as flat as Elektra’s chest.

[@taetm8868]

I want to see your audition video. Why did they reject you

[@ZZ-mh2nv]

Ure crazy.

[@db200508]

She cannot act to me. It’s so over the top.

[@asmartistenthusiast3469]

@@db200508 some people are actually like this in real life.....

[@fabteengh4615]

@@db200508 Check out the video of Crystal Labeja, then you'll understand what a good actress Dominique is.

[@pwalker69]

Glad I don't watch this show regularly. 🙄

[@meghanelaraby277]

Sure the show doesn't give a shit about that. 🙄

[@redstripe5794]

Let Jesus Christ Into Your heart pls

[@BridaUlv]

Who is this comment meant for? Just curious.

[@zannellerichardson4201]

This is bad acting 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dcmkflylo1603]

Sure...... 🙄

[@yaddleperreadora9348]

You got to be kidding right? She is a great actress

[@gustavor97]

Actually shes acting exactly how many mothers from balls would act. It was campy and exaggerated. A great example is Crystal Labeija her videos are pn youtube from back in the day. Dominique is channeling that ridiculous and too much attitude cause they were that way

[@AidenHowie]

No.. she is acting exactly like many mothers from balls would act

[@zannellerichardson4201]

@@gustavor97- Thank you for explaining that to me. Since bad acting was the goal, she definitely nailed it 💯!!!

[@lordwalker71]

Such a bad actress

[@ianhornbuckle9089]

Elektras acting is terrible. The accent is terrible, her timing is terrible. Idk how the producers liked the performance

[@martinpty8635]

Perhaps we would have to put you on stage and see how you do. Btw, what is an accent in NYC?

[@GreenBanana675]

You have got to be kidding....

[@ianhornbuckle9089]

Spiritual Being no I’m being serious. Her character seems a little bit too forced. My opinion

[@martinpty8635]

@@ianhornbuckle9089 She is evoking Crystal LaBeija, find out who she is, then come back and tell us if she is forcing her acting.

[@softestribbon]

It’s always the withe gays.

[@MsMedford]

Girl you should have said yes and peed on that man 😂

[@snowblack2263]

it was more that she already had surgery done

[@SoldierOfLoveForNow]

Right like she can just Squat over him