Thank you for this insight. I recently got sent 1986 in episodes from a friend who thought I may like them... and I started watching couple of days ago, since in the past I've tried watching it (as I recall 1990 episodes - I couldn't get into it), but surprisingly this time... I've enjoyed these... I don't know how much, maybe 4 or 5 episodes from January 1986 (watching while in bed, preparing to sleep). I'm still getting used to everyone and learning names and who is who... but of course - Tina, Viki-Niki and Dorian are the most iconic so far. I laughed out loud when Tina said to Dorian - I may be old and gray, HONEY, but you'll be dead.
I was asking, because I wanted to know if the show is good at some particular moments and not good at some others (as the situation is with most shows) and wanting to know if I should expect a dip or a raise in quality and storytelling in 1986 and onwards. I remember when trying to watch 1990, it felt a bit cartoonish. But 1986 is like another show... classic soap stuff. And I especially love the production value and the music.
That's interesting to know. Thank you too for your insight. Are the Michael Malone years enjoyable/good years?