Bright Eyes

I don't have anyone blocked. As for Doug's last episode, edited or unedited, whatever is easiest for you.

Sorry for upcoming October discussion, but that thread was archived and I just learned today my Roku has DAYS on it so a few thoughts; FF'ing through the rest, it felt apropos for me to start with JJ's return episodes and the Cat reveal. When it came to Billy confronting Cat in the scenes where they're alone, I thought Billy Flynn's performance was quite strong and felt emotionally connected to his heartbreak. My first time seeing Cat and Mark, and both actors seemed like pleasant enough presences that I wouldn't mind sticking around. I also watched the Joy and Nancy return scenes since that story just started. AlexAnn Hopkins seems like she could be a good casting, too, but the way she just randomly started to yap her problems to Johnny was obnoxious. As was the haphazard way they brought up her being a My Sister's Keeper reject. Having to endure Bonnie even through the little amount I did, was torture. Even ff'ing through the B&S crap seems like a chore. Then I watched Philip's return scenes as well. I liked Philip being a smart ass, but JPL took his schtick and dialed it up to 100. If he just chose to play things like a human being, Philip could be one of my favourites. Judging by people's views of his last stint, JKJ seems to have left acting behind, too, so a recast seems necessary if Philip is ever going to be a serious regular again, which I think could be quite successful if they just cast a proper actor in the role. Finally, I watched the complete Oct. 28 episode which had the exits of Eric, Stefan, and Fiona, the start of Vivian's return, and Javi's debut. Also, the first time seeing the new Gabi, who already seems a better actress than what I remember from Camila Banus, but maybe I was just in a good mooe. Always a pleasure to see (the real) Vivian. It'll be so hard liking Javi knowing he's being wasted on an albatross. Still, I can't wait to binge watch to catch up on the rest on Sunday. However, I wish the writing wasn't so damn generic and I wish the scenes weren't so short. And there's so much dialogue in every episode where a character just repeats what was just said as a question or just utters a simple 'what?' It's incredibly derivative. Let's hope the new writers will be stronger in the day to day.

From Ken Corday's latest interview with TVInsider ... who do you think Ken Corday considers the rest of the 7?

I've just learned I can watch the show through my Roku, but no it doesn't. But hey, if those scenes for either of them pop up, please let me know every and anyone.

I'm Canadian, so I can't do that.

If anyone ever comes across Doug's last scene, please share it, because I can't find it anywhere.

Happy for NAC to get a non-Ryan Murphy project.

The great Tony nominated Bobby Steggert (ex-Sam Grey, AMC) is coming out of retirement and has been cast in the next season of the Gilded Age. Never watched it, but this certainly makes me curious. https://deadline.com/2024/11/the-gilded-age-season-3-adds-six-to-cast-1236166795/

Thanks for posting this. Plenty of soap actors are deplorables, who I can still love as actors, but it's good to know when a favourite who I've been reppin since day one doesn't disappoint.

On paper, now would be a good time for someone, I have no idea who, to actively pursue Kristen romantically eventually leaving her conflicted/confused if fighting for Brady is what she still wants or if she's just doing it because of Rachel.

Damn, I had no idea it was impossible to watch the show unless you threw some money at it. I'm Canadian as well, so even more annoying. Shame, but hope it gets good for all of you.

Act her age.

As always, appreciate you doing this.

I know promos can be misleading, but whoever cut that promo did their damn job cause there are many things I'm interested in. Since no one has asked yet, what rapist do you guys think Johnny could be talking about? My only guess is Jack, cause why else would Roman be pissed off enough to let out the truth about EJ? It'll be so bittersweet to see all the returns, cause yes, I will be watching. And who knows, maybe even stick around through to the new writers.

Some of them should get together and do the '... and Mark!' Tiktok sound with Mike Manning.

Thanks slick. Impressed by how fast you got all the BtG actors! Next 5... Skip Ward Elizabeth Hoy William Traylor Ken Sansom Kate Woodville

Brandon Tyler stan coming out of the woodwork.

Just to be paired back with Maxine, the one person he had absolutely NO chemistry with whatsoever and one of the worst couples in the show's history.

Amidst the insanity that was The Substance, the movie still found the time to wonderfully exploit this beautiful hunk of a man: Hugo Diego Garcia

Not you posting this picture after I just got home from watching The Substance!

I loved JKJ as Philip for years, but due to how he came across the last time he was on the show, if Philip is ever to be a viable character again he won't work, but JPL doesn't fit the mark either. Who, evidently, I was also a big fan of on OLTL until RC over-pushed him coinciding with him becoming the Michelle Stafford of soap hunks.

With IVAN, too! Stefan's exit is already the most interesting he's ever been.

John-Paul Lavoisier - insane performance right out the gate 🤣

For those that might find it interesting, here is the complete cast list for Paula Cwikly's last run as Head-Writer...

Happy to see Beyond the Gates with their own actors. This really is so exciting!