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We literally need to be studied. The soap fan's patience and persistence is unmatched. How can I explain to my husband who ditches shows after 2 episodes (if he doesn't like something)... that I can wait 500 episodes for something to happen... and still find things to like in the mean time. BTW, I bet that clone storyline is full of unintentionally hilarious moments. I've seen some scenes here and there and it's like Mommie Dearest times 2. 😂

It really is. Perfect soap opera moment. Raw, authentic, very relatable... very human. There is no need for crazy plot devices, no need for tricks and camp... just a family descending into emotional hell. Done million times, but never old. My favorite kind of soap. ❤️

I can empathize with watching a show you love and getting tired of a storyline. I had a similar moment this year with the "Who killed Carlo?" on OLTL. But I'm truly impressed how you are hanging in there and watching this crazy story in it's entirety. That's what makes us soap fans so remarkable. We have the patience of Gods. I wish it to end sooner so you can move on to greater things. 🤩

Up to October 28th, 1992. 🦩 "Gotcha!" 🔷 Oh wow! Where do I even start? This is going to be a four-episode review because I had a massive binge last night. Nearly three astronomical hours. No sleep for me. ❤️ 🔷 Honestly, I’m not sure how to write about this without making it sound like a cliche. It isn't. Why - the way they’re telling it is just so good, so deliciously soapy. I’ll lay out the events in chronological order. Sloan surprised Viki with a picnic basket the moment he heard her husband is out of town. (What an opportunist.) The Male Brooke Logan of the show. ❤️ Viki of course... couldn’t resist his charm and ended up giggling on the floor next to delicious plate of pate and flatbread. There was some face touching, some eye fluttering and a lot of embraces. Their lips were practically red from wanting to do what they wanted to do. But they held back. Damn it. If this was The Bold And The Beautiful, we would have seen Viki and Sloan doing it on the floor. Viki would have gotten pregnant right then and there. Thank God this is not that show. Viki snapped back to reality when Kevin called asking why she has been ignoring Clint's calls. The phone was indeed ringing non stop, but the two lovebirds didn't even realize it. I love little details like that - when people are in THE ZONE, anything around them fades. So... she suddenly remembered she is a married woman and her face changed from a bright smile to a picture of depression. The forbidden picnic had to end. Viki pleaded with Sloan to leave town and help her save her family. He agreed, but not before they shared one last embrace. 🔷 Gotcha! We all love those last hugs... kisses... that always seem to tear families apart, right? It's such a soap staple. It was a "Goodbye" too little... too late - Dorian Lord snapped a few scandalous shots on her cute spy camera. Now the countdown began... for when Clint would find out. First I thought she would go and print this on her yellow rag's front page, but then I remembered her daughter was dating Sloan's son. So instead of doing it the sensationalist way... Dorian decided to seek Clint personally and deliver the goods home style. He (Clint) had gone to see Viki earlier to tell her he was ready to forgive and forget. Another soap opera staple - the forgiveness just before everything unravels. Viki was on cloud nine, so relieved and happy. And then, bam! The Witch of Llanview swoops in and flips everything upside down - in one of the most delicious scenes yet, Dorian Lord was practically terrorizing Clint with the truth. She told him how Sloan and Viki were all over each-other. And she also added that she has proof - photographic one. I screamed with excitement. 🔷 Then things got messy. Like, really messy. Clint had a full-blown male meltdown - before Viki could even get home - he was at a bar, all alone... drinking. Is this the start of his self-destruction? A hint of future alcoholism? It was brutal. And I felt empathy for him. When he came back... still not fully sober, in my opinion... the two had their biggest fight since I started watching this show. Erika Slezak delivered an Emmy-worthy performance. This was a family way past it's expiration date. The fight seemed to continue for hours and was spread out in 2 episodes... I clipped the culminative part. 🔷 The other storylines were just the appetizers before the main course - the Viki Buchanan story. I’ll just comment a little on the parts I enjoyed and skip the snooze-fest Max-Luna stuff that I’m over. 1 - We had Leanne once again pleading with Viki to see her kid - in the most intense moment ever, when Viki was totally shattered. When she asked how she was doing... Viki replied - My life is falling apart, but I’m good, thanks for asking. I screamed. 😂 Perfect dialogue. 2 - We also had the war of the foxes - Blair and Cain, each trying to outwit the other. They shared a kiss, though. It was played off like a manipulation tactic, but still - lips touched. I think genitals may touch too very soon. I told you this was coming. Poor Tina. This girl is one storyline from getting written off at this point. Overall - 11/10 - S.U.B.L.I.M.E ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clip of the day Viki finally lost it. aaaaaaaaaaa.mp4

Absolutely! It's becoming quite a challenge to pick... the scene of the day, given the fact that 90 percent of the show is perfect. Sure, there are a few dull moments scattered throughout, but with such high overall quality, I find it hard to decide what to cut. 😂 I completely agree regarding the music - it's enhancing and never overbearing. (Read this Frank Valentini). Plus, the way the show incorporates popular music from that era adds a contemporary and primetime feel to it. I even catch Madonna and Michael Jackson on the radio! They're playing a huuuge variety of hits, and it's simply fantastic.

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F-ck emotional vampires.

I don't remember if I said it then but I'll say it again now. Count me in the group that never saw anything wrong with what Smitty did. In real life these things happen. We are not made out of stone.

It's outperforming General hospital in important demos and it's only 8 months old baby of a show vs a giant. That baby just had it's biggest audience since it's second month on air. Cbs will be happy... trust me.

I'm feeeling sad without my daily dose of the poison widow. I want my BTG.

Sometimes... enough is enough.

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Did y'all see the ratings. Bold is getting nearly 3 mil. Brad Bell will never change anything writing wise. We are doomed. 😂😂😂

Thanks Toups. Bold is really one surviving tough little parasite... Isn't it. Brad Bell will never change anything when her gets these numbers... giving zero storytelling effort. We've been recycling the same old for five years now and he's still getting nearly 3 million. This show will outlive us all. Lol.

That brain tumor trope needs to be forbidden with a law or something LOL. Btw... The show is very watchable these past few episodes. Dare I say it's beginning to slightly improve. The dialogue is still trash, but it's just... not as bad as it was months ago.

BTW, JMW looks simply amazing. The only thing that bothers me a little is that she gives off more mature vibe than her mother in the show. Rebecca Budig has this girlish vibe thing (maybe because of the height) that makes her completely absurd pick for a mother to JMW's Steffy. It's bizarre. I can't take her seriously as Taylor. Sorry.

Oh... you were reacting to my opinion about amnesia... ? That was the "Hmmm" about? LOL... I didn't get that. I thought you were watching the show and seeing something on screen. Well... that's my take. I'm not saying anyone has to agree with it, btw. I think soaps use amnesia in a very cheap way... to me that's lazy storytelling in most cases. It's a plot device that's been done so many times. But different strokes for different folks, right.