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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.

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What is going on with the writing for Naomi and Jacob? It's like the scriptwriters think two different things are happening at the same time and depending on which ones are writing depends on if the couple has moved on or still fighting. I'm getting neck pains from Naomi's hot/cold whiplash and it needs to stop. It's getting old already. Tyrell and June today was well done as are the Anita scenes. A bit of a downer story at Christmas, but maybe the show was hoping more people might be checking it out during the holidays.

I do hope they will correct this with S2. I think Greg Vaughan coming on is a step in the right direction. I think they missed the boat with Cady McClain. She could have been a powerhouse addition even if recurring (think of the airtime Jon Lindstrom gets on recurring) but they wasted her with that cartoon character Pamela. Cady should have been a friend of the Duprees who stands up for them and goes toe to toe with Bill, Leslie, etc. Cady has the chops to pull it off, but I just can't take her seriously as Pamela with that stupid accent. They should definitely consider actors with soap experience for shorter term roles. They can come in prepared from the beginning instead of having to learn on the fly. The Hawthorne matriarch should be cast and with an established soap actress. And I agree that letting Ben Gavin and Alex Alegria go would be great steps to improving this show from an acting standpoint. The writing at times...another story.

I hope this new fashion house is something long term and not another blip for two months. Katie, Hope, Deke, Will, (with Eric helping) going against Forrester would be great. I miss the "classic B&B" with Sally vs Forrester and even with Jackie vs Forrester. Too much to hope for, I know.

Greg Vaughan said in an interview he is recurring (at least for now) and is still commuting from Texas for work. I do wonder what the point of Nicole and Carleton were this week if the writers were leaning towards Nicole and Kial. It made no sense. It seemed like Nicole was regressing by going back to Carleton. Hadn't they just agreed to go to Winterfest as friends and then she's making out with him on her living room floor. Weird. I don't want to see Dani and Bill back together yet, either. I enjoy Dani and Andre and there is no reason for Dani to leave him right now. Of course, if something from his past comes about to put a wrench in that I could see a Dani/BIll hookup behind Andre and Hayley's backs. That might be fun and messy. I'm tired of Vanessa and Joey. I'm starting to eyeroll every time I see them now. Vanessa is a character I've never understood. I loved her early on when she was a smart business woman, essentially confident in herself, and hooking up whenever she wanted. In control of her life, but now she's a whiny mess who is letting Joey dictate everything she does. I don't like it. The story needs to move forward. I'd rather see Joey involved with backing Bill against Martin for congress than watch him saddled with Vanessa. The Hawthorne matriarch should definitely be in the picture. It should be an established actress to be another lead. She could be a force who is down-to-earth and doesn't like Anita's "lavish" lifestyle, putting them at odds. Add some more tension between Jacob and Naomi's families. Debbi Morgan could be perfect. The show definitely needs a second major family. I'm curious to see where Leslie and Marcel go. Are they really falling for each other or are they each trying to play the other? Will Leslie think she's smarter than the cop? Will Marcel be the first to get her to slip up? I'm here for it.

Thanks for tagging! I'll have to watch this as soon as I get some time. Can't wait!

Tamara Tunie doing a possible breast cancer story. I'm for it...if they write it responsibly and not like the latest B&B stories where someone is dying for months to just suddenly live. With that said, no I do not want Anita to die, but this could be a big story if written well. Joey backing Bill against Martin for Congress?? Please let this happen! This could be a great umbrella story that brings in just about everyone. Hayley's former partner in crime? Uh oh. Again, this could be good. I'm suddenly reinvigorated for this show with these potential stories. Don't let me down BTG. lol

I just came here to see if this was posted. I was never a big Luke fan, but I can appreciate what he did for the genre. Such a legend. RIP.

This week has been the first time in a long time I actually liked Kat. I think they've done better at having her point of view explained in regards to Eva. I hope she continues to get better writing. I like Bill upping the ante with Tomas about Kat and Kat putting on the brakes. If they don't get married, he's out at the law firm? Maybe this will be the exit of Tomas? I can hope, but it's a nice conflict. After being all lovey with Jacob at Winterfest, Naomi is now back to struggling with Jacob? She's being written hot and cold and it's not doing her any favors. Chelsea and Madison made up quick! I like them together, but since the Holiday was made out to be such a disaster I would have thought the reconciliation might be a bit longer. Leslie/Marcel is interesting. Who's going to be better at playing the other? Overall I think the past two weeks for the show have moved them in a much more positive direction after sputtering for a bit. Can't wait to see how the next couple of weeks go.

"and starring as Febreze....Febreze" with a picture of a can of spray. Liking it to Texas with starring Beverly McKinsey. It would be funny and tongue-in-cheek. This Hayley "kill Bill" story makes me laugh. I was so excited when it started because it was a great twist and made Hayley far more interesting. Now it seems to be played for comedy. If she's such a successful con artist who has gotten away with this several times in the past, how can she be so stupid at times? I guess she and Randy haven't been that successful and that's why they have to try and pull off another one. lol Kial and Nicole are hot! I am all in for them already. I hope yesterday's episode with Ashley and Derek calling somewhat of a truce is a sign this couple is moving on...out of each others' orbits. S2 really needs to send Ashley in a different direction. She's still not working, though I enjoy her a bit better away from Derek and Andre.