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If Sonny had motor neurone disease, it'd be the performance of his career!

They were similar looking enough I was second guessing myself if he was actually a new head. He didn't seem all that much better, but the previous had three years, so I'll give the new one some leeway. But why did make-up make him ghost white? The Aidan you hate actually seemed a little cool to me, while this new one comes off like a total dork. I thought it was hilarious that Maxie said Bailey was with Felicia, and then Felicia popped up in the next scene and Bailey was not mentioned and nowhere to be found. All the kids today were a struggle for me. That should never be allowed again.

I'm happy it's ending. With the original comeback season it was so nice to see The Conners again, but comparing it to the original show, this one has always come off like an amateur production and not anywhere near the exceptional sitcom, my personal favourite, of it's predecessor. Also, though I agreed with retconning most of the original ending, including ignoring Dan and Roseanne's useless youngest child, I hated that they erased Jackie's divorce and child. It would have only made her character stronger to say that Andy kept his distance because she, growing up as negelcted and unloved as she was, took helicopter parenting to a whole new level leaving him wanting his independence as far away from her as possible. That said, I think Lecy Goranson and Becky were this show's biggest strength. And though I'm not a fan of David being a bad father, Jay R. Ferguson as Ben has fit in on this show like a glove.

With Drew and Nina, this is my first time watching either character in any iteration so I have the luxury of lying to myself that they were always this watchable. On that note, I'm actually coming around to this Molly a bit. No, I wouldn't really miss her if she was gone, but I think she's beginning to settle in a bit. Only Sasha and her whole aesthetic, especially those ugly ass outfits she wears, truly bother me on a continuous basis.

Just realized Doug, Nicole, and I think Harris will all last air in July. Maybe Harris is sooner?

Great episode today, except for Sasha. For a second, I though Nina wanted a word with Carly to try and bury the hatchet. I'm glad that didn't happen. I was surprised the show took so long to get back to them. I was actively cheering when Laura was so forthright with Sonny. Even Ava immediately listening in to every word and that magically appearing the second Laura left. I'm so invested, it hurts. Speculation time: If Michael Easton is leaving as is rumoured and certainly hoped for, I'm guessing after Gregory dies, Alexis will stop him from succumbing to his alcohol addiction and they'll end up either kissing or hooking up. Being the kind of man he is, he'll tell Elizabeth the truth, she'll end things between them, and he'll leave Port Charles with Violet. Nicely, I do think he was trying his best today and was quite good for him.

One of soaps' best ever. Her work as Belle on The Secret Storm is probably top of the list of material I wish I could see.

Today's episode was cute I guess. A lot of cringe dancing and earnestness doesn't lend itself to an exciting episode, but I understand the importance of showing the characters in happier times. I'd say the best moments were Tracy threatening Spinelli and Anna taking the axe from Ned as he welcomed Chase to the family. At least the episode ended on a strong note. Kate Mansi is good at looking furious. GH is lucky to have her. Maybe I just haven't been paying enough attention, but seeing Tracy in a ponytail felt so wrong to me. And I know he's more Dante's friend, but not having Cody at the bachelor party seemed like a weird omission. Is that restaurant Stella/Trina/Joss were at a new set? MVP: I'll give it to Rena Sofer. Her energy is infectious.

Thanks for the updates!

Mentally, I'm just blocking out his so called performances. My survival instinct kicking in.

Try her with the hot as hell Police Academy daddy! If it works, his role can be expanded.

Calling her a star is a bit much.

Another great episode today. Ava vs. Nina wasn't just entertaining bitchery, but so much more. In fact, I thought the actors were playing a mourning of their friendship throughout amidst the anger and wants of their characters. I may be a soft touch, but I genuinely cried at the end with Nina as she finally let go of her relationship with Sonny. It took awhile but I was pleased to see her get a bit of dignity. I also hope that Ava doesn't actually want Sonny the man, she just craves the power he brings and when all is said and done, she'll betray him to obtain his empire, or at least and more likely, die trying. @carolineg thought of you instantly when Lois mentioned her best friend. If the scenes with Maxie are insinuating that she could join Deception, hopefully that means that she's sticking around and will be given some purpose all her own. I continue to surprise myself by how invested I am in Jason/Carly/Sonny scenes, but the emotional stakes are being played by the former and the hunger to see Sonny fall keeps me well fed for now. I'll always want SJB back, but I can't deny Laura Wright knocks it out of the park. Sorry to be crude, but even as a gay man, Kelly Monaco's breasts had me hypnotized. MVP of today: Cynthia Watros.

The place is coincidentally bombed just as Tracy happens to leave unscathed.

I'm excited for this regime's first proper event, with sweeps starting on Thursday as well, I hope whatever happens doesn't disappoint.

I went through your index because I'm using your profiles to make another list which won't be ready for awhile and the following actors don't have page numbers listed beside their name: Michael Blake, Michael Forrest, Jophielle Love, & Jacklyn Zeman. James Monks has pg.30 listed, but doesn't seem to be on that page at all.

At this point, if they got rid of him and what's left of the writing team and let the actors come in and improv/ad-lib every episode it would be significantly better.

Thursday's show: It's always a sight for sore eyes when Felicia pops up. Just her presence makes everything better, however, her scenes with Maxie were genuinely good and made me realize I do actually care about Maxie. Today's episode was very engaging and the cliffhanger made me excited for Monday. Ava vs. Nina inject it into my veins!

It does, actually, because the material is so awful no actor is giving worthwhile performances.

Not the Emmys bringing back Australian racism! #iykyk

Anyone or thing from Bold should never even be considered due to the constant awful, embarrassing, and degrading material. That show is an albatross. I'm not going to say she should be nominated, but the one full episode of US soap I watched in 2023 was Victor's death on DAYS and Suzanne Rogers was great. Of the lead nominees, I can only root for Finola Hughes.

Surprised Ms. Strasser hasn't taken to Twitter.

Unfortunately, looking at the actor nominees, they clearly have no chance of winning when they should objectively win all the awards in a landslide.

When it comes to casting, I know we all have our wishlists, but I think it's best to try to curb your expectations a bit because 2/3 of the cast are probably going to be newcomers, at least to soaps. Either way, I just hope the show hires a talented casting director that casts newcomers with talent and charisma and casts names not just because of who they are, but also because they fit the character like a glove.