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I guess I didn't pay attention at all to the 3-5 episode because I don't remember any of this. Also...Vanessa vs SilkPress was good even though it was juvenile. It really was like a tennis match. And yes, I rewinded a few times. It was that good.

Amen. There's a reason why JFP had to sneak back into Y&R to have a job. And still got busted. And that was after BTS folk lied.

I agree. It was nice to see nice, happy, sexy black couples with chemistry. I loved every minute of it. I can't believe I have come around to Ted at all so that says something.

Another thing...I liked they pulled another Y&R with Nicole popping up in the tail end of the episode when she wasn't seen for 45 minutes...just like old Y&R used to do with their characters.

Oh, yeah, I talked about it yesterday for sure since I started my rewatch of last week (which was a pretty good week complete with a Friday cliffhanger), but I've been talking about it for a while since an article came out that I guess you could call spoiler. When I mention it, I want to say I'm being as vague as I can just in case people don't know, but I think we discussed the 'it' in this thread if not the end of last month's thread. Then again...better safe than sorry. Probably just go at what I posted on Sunday re: the writing.

At this point, I suspect this. Especially if they are doing what I mentioned yesterday of them doing.

I admit that I did a double take cuz I honestly forgot he was in the hotel. That said...I really enjoyed Ted/Shanice and Dani/Andre today.

For it to be a slow one, I'm finding today's episode to be enjoyable. I DO Admit that I've been waiting for Pamela and Vanessa to cross paths again so disappointed they......got along. Uh oh at them looping back around to the money laundering. And I hollered that Joey has a daily alarm to remind him that he and Dani have a bet going on on her marriage.

Hiding under one of Silk Press Sheila's wigs.

Yep. Frank's gotta Frank. Cuz yes given his ability to budget, it shouldn't be that hard for him at all.

Love.

Or off in block filming. But I totally agree.

Same. Just look at BTG or as mentioned AMC. I'm happy they are no longer just focusing on the Big Three, but there are far more better characters to focus on (and couples I might ask) than most of the ones that the writers and Frank choose to focus on.

Just smh.

Yeah, it has gotten to the point that sometimes even I...who can keep track of people...have started to forget about folk. Do we even know where Scotty is? And there was that almost two weeks where Portia seem to vanish in the middle of her storyline. If only re: getting rid of 15, bringing back pivotals, same budget with tighter storytelling.

Like Jacinda for example. ;) But seriously, yes. I am sad the BTS really closed the door for Brennan's potential, but they really should have written him out a while ago. But I can say that for quite a few characters on the show. But...Frank gotta Frank.

Yeah Jacinda can exit stage left at anytime. It is like trying to make fetch happen. Her only layer of intrigue is her relationship with Erza. Personally, I feel Mesure elevated that material and again could have been on longer with better story. And might have if PM was still there. But we all know I'm bias for my listed reasons. That clock was going from the moment of the recast. Yep. I never knew how much I like the idea of Jason at the WSB until it presented itself. And it was done at the perfect time with Jason returning with a maturity I never saw with him, SB being fair game and humbled, and the growing closer ties to his kids and the Q. Perfect to move him out of the mob and make him just mob-adjacent, but alas.

RHOA So someone leaked the intro.

Yeeeeah NO. She doesn't need to grow at all. Hehe. Well, Frank is gonna Frank so it's not shocking he has lasted this long. I'm even shocked that knowing the character's days are numbered he is STILL on screen. But I agree. He could have easily been integrated into the cast. I had said that when Mesure was in the role, the idea of Jason as an WSB agent was a stroke of genius. Jason came back and apparently wanted a different life than just being Sonny's enforcer. And being with the WSB would allow for Jason to still do action stuff that was not mob related while being involved in other non-mob stories but actual drama like the Sons of the Father storyline that appeared to be getting set up with Danny and Jake. Brennan offering him that job...as well as romancing Carly...and Anna...would have been another way to do so when Jason said yes.

Olivia Pope has entered the chat...

Ugh.

I picked up on that too. Already setting up a future Nicole storyline?

I agree with that. I didn't care for the plasma ring storyline at all until that Friday cliffhanger. It was something happening as well as last few weeks doing a decent job of getting that story to finally move somewhat. Like I said last year, they really need to decide on what should be the main story of the week if it is not an A story and have other B/C stories around that story of the week. Or do an event every other week to keep momentum going. That was what made those first couple of months sing. I know I'm in the minority when it comes to Kat (who is more a diva princess than a spoiled brat to me), but all I saw with Deanna so far is a young Dru.

3-3 Remember when I said I was circle back around to all the hot men and bubbles on display on Tuesday. lol. Yeah, I started my rewatch yesterday. Not that most weeks aren't great. But I must admit the week before barely got a rewatch out of me. I'm just over Cartoon Leslie who took up most of that week. This past week really went off on a good start for me. It looks like they are trying to develop their B plots more. Some work better than others. And I really feel (we'll see if I feel the same this week) that the writers are going to do what they did last year where now until May was in hindsight...and I enjoyed it mind you...it was a lot of table setting for the anniversary party episodes. Mileage varied on that. On one hand, several stories got developed during that time period. And it helped there were enough events going on and story progression that it was fine. Or they focused on their solid B plot (which last year it was Doug/Joey/Vanessa with a side of Martin's Secret with also June's storyline). On the other hand, they really IMHO had only one solid B plot that could carry and IMHO did...namely Doug/Joey/Vanessa. They were smart to have other stories around that since they were holding off on their better stories. And this year seems like that is going to be the same. So hopefully it will be better written if they are going to use that strategy again this year. Right now, the most developed of the B plots is the cotillion and we all know the tea on that. Hayley and the walls closing in is also currently in the place of where Doug/Joey/Vanessa was at...in that it started kinda disjointed, but it actually appears to be building to Tomas's exit storyline something. And it can DEFINITELY hold a week together. That said...what I love so far this particular week... MONICA. I loved how they did her. Not only is she a mentor to Smitty and has interacted with Naomi to keep her secret afloat, but she's Shanice's aunt, too, and she was giving sooooo much Mama Joyce to Ted that I did holler. Which Todd...Ted...you get it...if you know, you know. I can't believe to talk about how much I love that Shanice has family around. AND hints of other family members, too. That said...More of her please. CARLTON VS KIAL. We all know I'm here for Nicole having a storyline. But you also know I enjoyed her men getting into it. Openly at that. Cuz Chase vs Michael on GH can't have all the fun. lol. Both foine. Both bubbled. And I loved their verbal catfight on the unseen (ugh) basketball court. And like we discussed earlier...Kial clocking Carlton's personality (and Carlton clocking Kial) along with the episode with Carlton going off on Shanice is foreshadowing. I would like to add him just explaining how he's been waiting forever for Nicole. Uh oh. NOW...KRISTEN DIMERA. Speaking of Hayley, I continue to love how people are slowing putting the screws to her. First it was Lynette the week before and now it's Joey with what he knows about Sammy. Just like a good soap villainess. And Tomas has already been sniffing around for weeks. And Bill is slowly getting a clue, too? What will she do next really has me intrigued. Who is going to figure her out first? That's what I've coming away with so far from last week.

Now given all I just said...I do agree. I have gotten used to Chris's version of the character, but his days were numbered from the moment the Alias storyline with Joss started. And with the entrance of Random WSB Guy this fate was sealed.