Everything posted by Taoboi
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
I've been waiting for you to post on in. And that was worth the wait. Also love you are a Nicole lover. Now that we have gotten to the reveal and the fallout is about to start, that is part of the story that I'm really looking forward to because I feel the show has done a good job of establishing Jacob and his relationship with his father (as well as teased other family members) that I want to see how he reacts to the news. I disagree, but I think I get what you mean if that makes sense. This comment makes me think of how I felt on Friday's episode where if it was a Thursday episode...it would have been fine. And the episode WAS good. However, Thursday's episode itself was a Thursday episode, allowing for character beats to be played and a bit of catch-up, so Friday felt a bit redundant to me. And then in the overall scheme of the week, Friday's episode came off really weak, off, and a little flat. It was just there. Of course, I haven't rewatched it yet so I might change my mind. And PS. Disagree in general about the beat playing...easy to avoid as well if the disagreement over that is going to be triggering.
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GH: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Now you hush. 😜 I agree. That was one thing that always defined her character throughout all the different people that played her so sad to see it not a part of her. I would be here for that and I know she would bring it as NuSasha if/when she comes back.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
And like I said he STILL had more interactions with his mama than he did with his father. Yes, I'm aware that he saw her 2 times versus the 1 time he saw his dad, but still true.
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GH: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Yeah, I feel that. While I love Laura and most of the family...when it comes to Lulu...yeah, I...love to hate? hehe. Cuz poor Georgie. And even with her back, I love how Alexia plays her even when I want to shake her. But most of the time, I don't like Lulu.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Oh this dialogue!!! lol. Jacob is these pants...MMMmmm. That said...it's sad watching everyone closing ranks and freezing Jacob out. Typical good guy hero stuff. Aww. The pictures. The flashbacks...again seeing some of that pre-secret Martin. So BC is playing a little bit different. Good coda. And next week looks good since the synopsis for next week made it look like a good, but meh week outside of Nicole on a warpath. To be fair, they showed more of Martin with his mama more than they ever do with his father. Same. So many layers going on in their confrontation.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Awwww not this rift between Smitty and Jacob. Oh, no! Samantha is eavesdropping. I mean when Nicole says it like that. lol. THAT was a soapy moment.
- GH: Actress exits
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Yeeeah I am liking it in and of itself. They are playing beats so that I can respect. But overall so far, it feels very much like a Thursday episode...and Thursday did a good job of that already. So it's odd for a Friday. Liking this reveal scene. I was shocked that Anita jumped when Nicole shot up. I jumped. And oh...we are going there by calling it what it is! Go 'head, BTG! It's been a minute since a soap here in the states have touched on something tropical. And now Anita is getting into it with Nicole. More for TT's Emmy reel.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
I like these scenes with Smitty and Samantha. It's almost like the writers were aware of how the result might be once we got the reveal so they are showing all sides for those who don't get why Smitty would be mad regardless of why Martin did it. Well-played. HAHAHAHAHA! ANITA, NOT A HOT TODDY!!!! Hmmm...why would Jacob's Father want that footage?
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Oooo at the tension in this scene between Nicole and Anita while Nicole is gathering everyone in the room.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
COME THUR, HURRICANE NICOLE!!! lol. Starting...
- GH: Actor "grateful" to return
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Wow. You all are going in. LOL!!! I can't wait to catch up reading. I did want to say now that the board is back that I LOVE yesterday's episode. It really flew by which surprised me. And Nicole as the cliffhanger (not to mention those great Vanessa/Nicole scenes) was the chef's kiss. Can't wait for today. You're not alone on that.
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ARTICLE: Ron Carlivati OUT At ‘Beyond The Gates,’ Plus More Writing Changes At Daytime Drama Series
And the funny thing is...in the current soapscape, he would fit over there.
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The Politics Thread
CBS gotta kiss that ring.
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Reason for Downtime
Yeah, that Mercury Retrograde is no joke. But seriously, thank you, Errol, for going the extra mile.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
I think that's where I'm currently sitting as well. We'll see how I feel once I do a rewatch.
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GH: July 2025 Discussion Thread
The murder mystery lives on. She doesn't. However, I was pointing out specific scenes that I was watching recently where BK was giving more than she normally does though my opinion might vary because I do think BK is a good actress when she's given something to work with and sometimes in spite of the slanted writing she tends to get ie: the Heather storyline. I think he does. Because that was part of the subtext I got from the scenes I watched where Portia was calling him out in. And for all her faults, Portia felt dead on to me. And I haven't cheered for her in a looong while.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Were the car scenes plain? Yeah. But I felt it established for sure how pre-secret Martin was. And it was nice to see a different Martin and I thought BC did a good job of that.
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GH: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Agree. And those are definitely fresh options. I never knew how they managed to stay together the last time a secret got between them since Curtis dropped Jordan at the drop of a hat.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Now that I'm coming down off the high of a good episode...in terms of story, I am on the fence about it as well. Unless there is a twist or great fallout...which that I can totally see cuz Nicole's reaction alone...I wonder if Martin's Secret is a letdown for me.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Same.
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
Oh...Pamela is out of town? And hmmmm at this Dani/Bill conversation given that Dani has been nosy about Vernon keeping something from her about Martin. Yay Vernon told Anita!! Oops. Smitty kicked Martin out of the house. So now he has to work to getting back together with him. So perhaps we will get to see them work their way back to each other. Good episode. Oh, I agree. It should. But I just thought the dialogue during the Bill/Martin/Vernon scenes was very pointed about the timing of Bill getting the picture from Martin might hint that Kenny ain't dead or something. Hopefully, I'm wrong.
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2025: The Directors and Writers Thread
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BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread
I was not expecting angry Joey. I'm happy to see Anita back and there for Vernon. So...Martin's telling EVERYTHING. Now...where's the twist?