Define Taking A Turn For The Melrose Meaning

Taking A Turn For The Melrose
A phrase which means "Things are so dramatic, it's starting to resemble Melrose Place."

References the 1990's drama filled soap opera, Melrose Place.

Person 1: Can you believe that he likes Lucas, who likes Desiree, who likes Jamie who likes Lucas?

Person 2: Yeah man. This shit is taking a turn for the Melrose.
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