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I feel like Days was always going to run into this problem regardless of writing. Days has done a horrible job establishing the next generation of leads. It has relied on Marlena, John, Bo, Hope, Kayla, Steve, etc., etc. for far too long. We end up at this point where most of the characters that get significant airtime are boring. It seems to me the writing team is just too afraid to entirely revamp the show and are doing the bare minimum and coasting along with mediocre material. Because at least it's not as bad and offensive as Ron, right? Let's not rock the boat too much.

Lol!! That could explain some of it.

Yes. It's the coldness that bothers me I think. He hasn't really got a chance to explain why he was mostly lighthearted before this return. I think we can assume that as an audience, but it would be nice if Theo was allowed to say it himself. Abe is the only character that has mentioned the breakup with Claire was hard on Theo. I think the only person Theo's been able to speak on himself is JJ.

I think Tyler Joseph Andrews is a good recast for Theo, but I also think there is something off putting about his portrayal. I'll preface this by saying I don't know enough about Autism in general or even what type of Autism that Theo has. That being said it appears like TJA really leans in to portraying Theo's Autistic traits and it sometimes comes off cold and studied-almost like he's trying to win an Emmy for playing someone autistic instead of naturally infusing that as part of the character. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Anyhow, I do think he's a better actor than any previous Theo's-I just don't find him as likeable. I thought EM looked fine shirtless. He's thicker than he used to be, but he's still in very good shape.

I mean, Chanel, Allie and Alex had a threesome on Days, but it wasn't that sexy lol

Chase wouldn't know what to do with a man or woman that takes their shirt off at bed time or walks around without 15 layers on .

Yup. They can seriously just use Lexi at this point. I am sure she's cheaper lol

With the Chad situation being what it is I feel like the show is moving Cat toward EJ or maybe Rafe? I don't think having Cat/Abby on the same show is redundant. She'd at least get to do more than she's doing currently on GH.

Listen, I have been worried about cleaning my cat's litterbox for years now because of this!!! Does Kristina even have a point on the show anymore? She hasn't had much of a story for months besides the Ric captive hijinks. Mansi would almost be better served leaving and go back to Days unless GH continues to let her direct. The back and forth with Willow's trial is so annoying. The PCPD has literally blown their case already. Maybe not push for a trial when you don't actually have all the facts, Brendabot DA? The whole thing is like a comedy of errors. Blah to Britt and Jason. I do feel like Steve is giving the whole thing a real effort though.

That's honestly all I remember too. It seemed like Sonny was in that ditch for years lol. I think she had hallucinations about Drew and Jason, but it was mostly focused on Sonny and I can't recall why.

Lol! It started out okay. I thought Sam was losing her mind and that was fun. Then the conclusion was, "Nope, toxic brain infection from cat poop and she might die". I guess she gets bonus points for shooting Sonny and kicking him into a ditch or dumpster or something.

Sam had toxoplasmosis a parasitic infection that is most frequently caused by contact with cat poop. Lol. It gave her hallucinations and made her want to kill Sonny. It was maybe 8 years ago? Thanks! 😆 I love revisiting that amazing story.

While it was silly and gross at least Sam and the cat poop had a point and had some stakes to the story. Liz getting eye mites had nothing to do with anything. She didn't even have to leave work lol. And to trot out Kristina Wagner for this too? The whole show yesterday was stupid. Why were there 4 doctors around to tell Portia she needs to drink water? It seems like an unnecessary amount of people were involved in something Isiah/Portia could have handled themselves. Why was Jacinda trying on that dress while working and then having sex with Michael in Nina's office? Not helpful for her "whore" reputation. I hope Nina fires her. The entire Drew shooting has stalled. I feel like we are seeing various forms of the same conversation every day. Get on with it. Also, did CM hurt himself in real life? Drew has had the cane for a long time by soap standards.

Rebecca Herbst is a true team player. That's all I can say lol

It's unfortunate that a lot of Emma's material gets cut or happens off screen. Mostly Emma only appears with Gio and it's not often. I don't think her relationship with Anna gets explored much let alone anything with Mac/Felicia. That being said, I had no problem believing she is close with Mac or the kids. BB and JJY don't need much material to make scenes work. Speaking of police incompetence, how is Willow even going to trial? Chase is working on his own or whatever, but the PCPD is actively interviewing other suspects for Drew's murder. They aren't helping build the case against Willow-they are trying to tear it down. I know that's Alexis's whole strategy for acquittal, but Idk if the PCPD should be helping her cause lol.

Oh, I don't doubt it was. I just thought they have been flirting this whole time and it was moving at a snails pace since Lucy only appears every so often. When the whole "romance" first started I really thought Lucy was angling at not only the commission for the sale, but something else. Maybe she still is?

Wait!! I had no idea Lucy/Sidwell were banging!!!! I thought they were tiredly flirting with a few kisses all this time. I am so naive-or just not paying attention. @Vee Love the story idea with Lucy though.

Both Marco/Sidwell holding Brad prisoner and/or Selena having Brad shoot Drew are seriously viable options sadly enough. Neither would surprise me. We know Frank has issues with Brenda/Vanessa, but at what point does the show realize they are only hurting themselves by keeping her away? KT is nowhere near popular enough for a Britt return to do anything. Brenda gives the canvas twice the story Britt could very easily without much effort. Spending cash on all these recurring players is such a waste. I know Frank's ego plays into a lot of these attempts to make these characters work, but the soap press would consider him a hero if he got Vanessa to return. All the emmys lol.

Since Britt returned she has tried to call Brad and he hasn't answered. I was thinking perhaps Brad is in danger or something, but the show didn't really follow up on that. It's possible he just went off the grid and doesn't have time for Britt's nonsense. Unfortunately that seems unlikely lol.

I don't even think Van Etten or whoever care much about Brad. He's never had anything more than a superficial personality. Sure, they tried with the Wiley story, but Perry Chen is limited. Van's hiring has brought more focus back to Lucas in a way that works-all without Brad. I don't believe there is any interest in telling a compelling gay love triangle or even telling a proper gay romance. Although the show lacks romance in general so I don't think it's only about sexual orientation. Brad will come back, Marco will become the bad guy, and Lucas/Brad will be hastily put back together. Meanwhile 75% of Brad's scenes will be with Britt being snarky and talking about Drag Race or something because Britt's so progressive and the show's resident gay icon. 🙄

I am not sure the show necessarily has much use for Brad alone or even Lucas/Brad. I think the show loves the Britt/Brad friendship. IIRC, Brad left long before KT was re-hired. At this point it seems Marco has become the sacrificial lamb to help prop up Britt's awful return. Britt needs her gay bff back so Lucas/Brad need to also reunite.

That's what I remember. It was just an odd tack on ending to a completed story. Kim was long gone. But I guess we have that SORASed kid to look forward to in 5 years.

I never understood the fan support for Julian or Julian/Alexis. It was an awful pairing and the character was not well thought out or developed, IMO. Not like Alexis has ever really had good pairings or anything though. I wish Guza didn't bleed the character of Jerry out until he ran dry. SR/Jerry was a villain you could bring back sparingly. I'd put both Julian and Jerry slightly ahead of Valentin, but if I never saw any of the three again I would be fine. Wasn't TB's character pregnant by Julian when she left? I am totally blanking on the character's name, but Oscar's mom.

I have a real disconnect. Is the show trolling us slightly? Are people that scared? He wore a blanket for about three scenes around his shoulder and gave Charlotte a key ring with a special colored ribbon? IDEK what I am supposed to think about Valentin. Master manipulator and villain or cuddly, little, misunderstood spy?

They definitely dress Havins down and she is much more casual, but I think she still looks current and cute most of the time. She's never as polished looking as Setton even in her nun clothing. I do think it does fit the Lulu/Spencer aspect of her character. Lulu is never going to wear satin button ups and skirts to breakfast like BLQ. I do think characters like Liz or Willow reach the happy medium a bit better in wardrobe though. Valentin making threats wrapped in a comfy blanket shawl today......I can't guys lol.