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Tell the truth and shame the devil.

That's because it was relatable and there was no bad guy between the two of them. Organic conflict.

Hmmmm. 🥷 Perhaps. He was. And I liked the actor (but I remember him from them Lifetime movies. hehe) I was looking forward to him mixing it up with the Abbotts. He really could have been used better.

I agree. I'm intrigued for sure. It makes me wonder if it is right there in plain sight and I just don't see it. Then it will hit during May Sweeps and we all go 'aha!'

Just another theory I saw floating around today. I don't see how myself though it would be soapy. But I think that theory is popping up because just like you mentioned that there's a reason why Ted is a plastic surgeon and it's been mentioned enough, some people believe that Andre's parents dying in a plane crash isn't just a coincidence. That backstory being mentioned was for a reason as well. Story breadcrumbs and clues? Personally, I feel there's more to Andre than is known because of the backstory about the plane crash. But that's just me speculating because there are so many layers to this show that I just think too deep with my writer mind.

All that tells me is that I should probably go ahead and start this week's episodes before I get accidentally spoiled.

lol. Perhaps Ted ISN'T Ted. The professional is also the client. 🤔

Yeah, for sure. It's also part of the reason I believe if he had it his way Summer would have been Jack's daughter. Every run he has, he has been about his Abbotts and their stories...good and bad...do get their beats played. Makes me wonder if Billy will turn out to be a recast Theo and it's not a new character. Or a new character connected to the Abbotts somehow. Oh?

Yeah I've seen several pictures that make her look...not cute. So good to know there are some out there.

Nothing glamourous.

I totally agree. They are so refreshing and real...like most of the show. And I would like to see where they go with her dating life as well. Given the consistent talks in the GH thread of bisexuality ie: Kristina over the years, it would nice to see a soap use that and run with it. I think the closest that I can think of in recent memory (and the regular viewers would know better than I) is Allie on DAYS. They might be doing Jacob wrong, but he suuuuuure looks good while they do. Oh??? An Aquarius? Lord...lol.

I could, too. But I did like that last scene.

Lightning in the bottle.

Indeed.

Very.

3-7 Finished off this week while spring cleaning. And I still liked it. Well except for Taylee. I think I must have missed the scenes of Carter/Daphne so I was happy for the flashback. Because one minute, she was kissing on him. And then she was off and running. So...she really DOES like Carter. And see Hope as a hussy. lol. But I loved Hope getting in her face and telling her what time it is. Other than that, I felt the truth about Finn and Luna was played pretty gradually. But I've said that I liked how it went from just talk for two weeks in February to just flowing since mid-February. So it was nice the movement kept right on going. I'm a fan of when reveals happen (and they are not happening at a major event) and how it comes out gradually across a soap canvas. So slowly Ridge found out and Ridge was...Ridge. RME. And then there's Bill finding out. And finally Finn told Steffy where Luna was. And now that's going to be a whole mess. I CANNOT believe Steffy just stormed over there. Did she forget that girl KIDNAPPED her? Good Friday cliffhanger, but still... That said... I think I did that spoiler tag right so yay?

3-7 Honestly, I really liked Friday's episode. Not a thing happened, but there were such a series of great scenes that I actually enjoyed. I know I'm sounding like a broken record, but most of it was from the Damian storyline. I loved Nate and Damian bonding and the actors really bounced off each other so well that that joke Nate gave hit near the end of the episode. And uh oh on Holden now coming across a little bit obsessed with Audra to the point that we got the unexpected Holden vs Damian fight. And of course, there's the fact of Audra lying to Nate about the extent of her relationship with Holden. Just so many possibilities with the story with people who can act. It's clear after all Claire/Kyle/Summer was the B plot this past week. And I admit that I love the Victor/Claire conversation. It made me think of the Victor/Child Abby back in the day. There's a gentleness with Claire that Victor rarely shows these days so it was nice to see it. They even joked a little bit. I also loved the coda of Diane and Jack realizing that Summer is into Kyle again as Kyle is on the phone with Claire with Summer (with Kyle) and Victor (with Claire) in the background giving sinister looks. That was well-done. Sharon/Giggly Heffa in their version of SAW was C plot. Clearly treading water which makes it even more uninteresting than it is already.

RHOA I'm sorry, you all. But I felt it was an uneven episode. But again, the potential for buzz and promotion was right there for a good season. They could have had their version of BH S9 with LVP's exit. They filmed enough to build up to it, to show both sides, and then Kenya's final (?) exit. And then getting to the incoming Drew/Porsha drama and the return of Shady Phae Phae...just like Camille's return that season, too. All I got from this episode is that it will be slanted with no Kenya Confessionals, barely any scenes (with that brief Brit v Kenya drama happening in the background), and basically being a FOH without being one barely. It seems to me that Bravo's cutting their nose to spite their face. And that will color everything they did because this is screaming overproduced. That said...there were things that I liked. Since we are being spiteful, at least Production focused on someone who the audience knew...Shamea. I liked her in Season 9 going up against Shady Phae Phae and their drama (fighting over their friendships with Porsha) always rang true and was organic. But since then, she's been there except for being Porsha's lapdog and a good twerk. I didn't hate her though. And I liked the fact that she knew everyone. And the fact she STILL knows everyone makes her a good anchor for the show. As for the newbies...I was already ready to dislike Brit so this episode did not help that. I feel Angela is going to be the dark horse which I loved pre-season because there was so little out there. But now? She is giving S1 RHOA Housewife. And then Kelli...is a LOT, but I like her. And I looooove her backstory. And since it happens later, I did like Production already setting up the potential rivalry between Drew and Porsha with the Dennis stuff and the light tension between Porsha and Shamea. Until then, seeing the newbies be in some mess with OGs (Brit with Kenya, Kelli with Porsha) did keep things moving. PORSHA. I fell out with liking Porsha when it became clear how overproduced she was. And we know it took her being pregnant and the highlight of Season 11 for me to even like her. So you can guess how I feel about her right now. She was always Production's favorite, and it was more of the same for me. Just putting on a show. That said...not boring me and I like someone is speaking for the audience in the form of Kelli. And I thought it was interesting that 1) she came to her BFF's birthday late and 2) pulled BFF aside quickly (and off camera) to apologize. So they have the Eileen Davidson/Ex Soap Opera Star BH Friend Pact? Hmmm. SHAMEA. It's been said online...but it was a whole other thing to see how wealthy Shamea truly is. YASSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! And it explains how she and Kandi know each other because wealthy people move together. And I did think she was talking too much in her intro, but the end of that monologue...well-played, Shamea. You got me as a fan again. The only time I did not like her was she was still being that lapdog for Porsha while also stirring the pot a little bit. I need her to keep standing on her own two feet...while still being Porsha's BFF of course. DREW. I did finish out last season (finally) so it was so funny to see so little of her in the premiere. For all that mess at the reunion, she resonated even though she was far from a saint in the break-up of her marriage. And at least Kenya is in her corner for now, which was good to see given how much Kenya was there for her at the reunion. And LOL at Tampa Ralph being banished to the basement. KELLI. My favorite of the newbies so far. At first, I was like...she resembles Messy Mia in the face. And her personality (just not lying) felt like a mix of Mia and Latoya from Season 13, too. But once she talked about her backstory...I liked her and mad respect for her. And going ahead and coming for Porsha. So far, so good. She was giving interesting backstory and a feud. A start. ANGELA. Her vibe is giving 'wealth whispers.' And I love it. I just sense that she might be good. But her pedigree so far is superb. I look forward to more. BRIT. Anyway... KENYA. Given she's been radio silence (and for the most part reminds so though she has already started to poke at what has been shown), I was hoping that she would at least get some Confessionals or something. I can understand the edit down, but that's just slanted 'writing.' And we are already coming off HW seasons where people want to manipulate the narrative. Just show it all. There were too many moments where it felt like something was going on, for it to be cut off by Production and it looks weird or abrupt. But with what was given, I was happy to see her with Drew. And then she did make it to Shamea's birthday event. And of course...there's the feud with Brit. And she outmaneuvered her in Round 1 by her move to make it sound like they were about to talk...only for her to ignore her and focus on Kelli. How Kenya. Feels more like a hard reboot vs a soft reboot. Cautiously optimistic for now. THIS.

Whhhhhattt!!!! Color me shocked. You said it better than I. And I keep forgetting he created Hilary.

Awww but true. I have gotten to side-eyeing my phone since this show started. Just yummy. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I was the same way with Paul Davidson's Paul back in the day. And on GH everyone knows I check for Dominic Zamprogna's Dante. So here we are with yet another good guy cop and I just wanna...but let me stop. Yeah, I was like REALLY, BILL???

That's what I thought it was as well. A sign of a great show. They're both crazy.

Yay!!! They made up. Hehe. So Kat and Tomas did exchange numbers. Vernon and Anita...LOVE. BILL!!! I know you are not basically cyberstalking your ex! Dani, not the phone!! I thought it was another good day to move the B and C plots.

Awww...Jacob and Naomi. Eva and Silk Press Sheila showing cracks in their partnership. Say it ain't so!

I came around to the newbies (though the completist in me wants to finish both reboots), but I agree. ESPECIALLY with 90210. Commenting on them as I type. But Kelli is my early fave. Too much, but a relateable backstory upfront.

I'm not sure I like Jacob's partner. Dani wins again! 'Again?' Kaaaaatttt!!! This ISN'T Chelesa's first time. lol. But I love Kat and Chelesa's closeness. Oooo....stand up out of your chair again, Jacob!! Well, good to see Tomas upfront with Bill. Awww I like Hayley and Caroline. Love Kat's non-reaction to Chelesa's sexuality.