Melroser

I usually watch on cbs.com and they took down all but today's S2 episode. I didn't get a chance to watch yesterday yet. Not happy! It's the first ep I haven't been able to watch. I missed Hayley yesterday so her scenes today seemed so out of left field. I didn't get why she was acting that way...but I guess Bill was supposed to meet her and he went off with Dani instead? Anita/Bill and Dani/Vernon were dynamite scenes today. I thought the scenes helped to ground Bill and Dani both today and it was welcomed. I like seeing those sides of them. Tomas has got to go. He was way too wooden with Kat. She may as well been acting with a wall.

Can't wait for S2! Hoping for bigger and better things. I imagine getting a show off the ground and running is a daunting task, but they should be hitting their stride now. I'm ready for this ride.

When I was a teenager, this was the rivalry for me. Kathleen/Cecile.

Today's episode was good overall. Could have done without Derek but I didn't find him and Ashley quite as annoying today. The cancer reveal to Dani and Nicole was great. This story is going to have repercussions for a while. Having Dani's thoughts go directly to Bill seemed odd, though it will be great drama for Dani/Andre as she leans on Bill because of the girls. Did they say what kind of doctor Kial is? I'd love for him to be involved in Anita's story and have that bring Nicole and Kial closer together. Shanice/Ted was great. I liked that Ted shot down Leslie and bringing him onboard with the clinic. Ted calling her out for naming it after herself only for it to be her alias was hilarious. Are they really going there with Leslie/Joey? I think she needs to stay far away from that mess and I have no interest in seeing her in that storyline. Keep her with Marcel.

I liked Vanessa yesterday with Dani and not Joey. She needs to be away from Joey more. Dani seems to be much lighter in attitude the past couple weeks. I imagine it is to project how happy she is with Andre. It works though. I like "Happy Dani" better than the constant scorned/lashing out Dani. I also like that there are multiple doctors in and out of the hospital scenes. I thought for sure that Anita's doctor would be one we've seen before that also treats cancer. So far, the show is much more realistic in that regard. So far, I'm invested in Anita's story. It's being written well. I do like Eva and Izaiah. They need to be given more to do than making out though. Kat should start getting on Jacob to tell Izaiah to stay away from Eva. The last several eps have been much more enjoyable. I wonder if that's because Ashley/Derek and Tomas have been scarce. There's also been less Chelsea, who I can find annoying at times. Is episode #201 the start of S2? I was thinking S1 was for 200.

The demos are always so weird. Personally, I only care about total viewers even if networks think otherwise. I hope an increase in live viewing also means an increase in delayed viewing (streaming). In this day in age I wonder how much the live ratings factor into overall determination about a show's "success". Are they becoming less important? Just a thought.

Ever since Audra's past with Holden recently came out, I feel like they've been leading toward a 'whodunit' story with her. It would be disappointing to me because I feel like ZS is a find, but they've never seemed to know what to do with her.

I was honestly surprised no one had started a predictions thread yet. 😊I just thought I'd do a slightly different take. Both can be fun. Predictions: Days will get to 13 months ahead with taping. CBS will get tired of B&B beating it's signature show Y&R in demos and finally force changes. Good or bad. But changes will happen. One of which will be cast cuts. A new soap will come to the internet even if only 15 minute eps. (okay...okay...maybe that's a hope. lol) BTG will win all but one Emmy (lead actor) in the 2026. GH will have noticed Jack Wagner's return to B&B and get him for a short stint as Frisco during his Hallmark break. Also write him as poorly as Nick was written. By next Christmas, B&B will have another character that is "dying" only to be revived miraculously to move into 2027.

Personally, this is one of the things I appreciate about BTG. The fact they don't. As someone who regularly watches Y&R and B&B, I'm sick of corporate talk by the time BTG comes around. Although I'm okay with a bit at the hospital (because of Nicole, Ted, Shanice) or the police station (Jacob, Eli, Marcel). Just no corporate talk! lol

I was never a regular viewer of EON and have only watched clips of Raven. Yes, though, she was the schemer type and that type of role suited her better. Showed off her strengths as an actress. I thought the same with Mac. Carl/Rachel never made sense to me and still doesn't. (Yes, I know. Vicky Wyndham threatened to quit or something if they weren't paired, but still).

Just watched that 1985 clip. It was good to see Taylor Miller in the role of Sally again even though she didn't really fit the character. I believe others have said this in the past, but it would have been amazing if Taylor and Jacquie Courtney could have played mother/daughter at the same time. Could you imagine the scenes between them? I always loved Sharon Gabet on AW but the show clearly didn't know what to do with her. Such a waste of extreme talent. When Carl came back (either time) did the show ever really address Marley shooting him? I can't remember. Could have been fun if Anne Heche's Marley and he had a confrontation about it.

I felt it was another infomercial the way Kat and Chelsea were going on about them like an advertisement. Aren't they selling actual bags online for real? I assumed that's why they were going on with such detail. It was just as bad as Febreze, Tide, and Cascade.

I thought this might be an interesting topic going into 2026. I'm asking what people hope will happen in the next year. Not predictions, but what each of you would like to see on each/any of the soaps or just for the soap genre in general. A couple of mine: BTG: It picks up in the ratings and renews for S3. It has brought a whole new hope for the genre and needs to succeed in order for any consideration of more new soaps. They get rid of Tomas, Derek, and Carlton. Nicole/Kial become a hot new couple. When the show hires actors for new roles they continue to bring in experienced soap actors as they have with Greg Vaughan and Jordi Vilasuso. A "newbie" now and then is fine, but then there is the potential for another Tomas or Derek. B&B: I hope the potential for the two rival fashion houses comes to full fruition and drives story for the year. No more "stalker" storylines like Luna and now Dylan. More Forresters and not faux Forrester Ridge's family. Felicia. Kristen. Rick. Bridget (more often). Less Will and Electra. Not one fake going to die-then doesn't die storyline. Eric and Liam were enough. There's no investment when you assume they won't die. Y&R: A new headwriter. First and foremost. Finish this darn AI story all together. I don't want to hear "AI" or "Dumas" even once! Less Victor and Phyllis. Tired of both of them. Billy also, but not to the same degree. Have more Traci and Ashley, Lauren/Michael. Bring more romance, family issues, anything other than 24/7 business talk. A couple of new sets. Less scenes at Society and Crimson Lights. Admittedly, I don't watch DAYS or GH anymore, but I follow a bit online to know some of what is going on. DAYS: Bring back Bo & Hope and Shawn. Cut the time between film and air dates. I know, I know, but these are hopes. lol Less Leo. Less Dimeras. More Hortons/Bradys. GH: Not one back-from-the-dead story all year. More hospital drama since it's called General Hospital. Again, I know! A new man for Elizabeth and give Becky a storyline. Wrap up Drew and Willow's story and let them leave Port Charles...together...or separate...but leave. In general: A few I'd like to see return to daytime (not already mentioned above): Gina Tognoni Kassie DePaiva Jermaine Rivers Kelly Monaco Krista Allen

That clip is so cheesy that it's funny. If that was the opening sequence to an episode no wonder people didn't tune it. lol. I say this as a fan because I loved Texas when I was a kid. Makes you glad that 3 min long scenes don't exist anymore.

Okay, Jacob was kind of funny with whatever that hat thing is! Martin and Smitty's family including June and Regina were great scenes. Definitely felt like a soap Christmas. Even Cascade doesn't take the holidays off. I hope it gets paid well as a recurring character.