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Dani's dress is my favorite. Hair. Makeup. Design. Vibe. It's EVERYTHING. And seeing Anita show up halfway through the episode made me think of vintage Y&R. lol. Cady!!!! I like Bill's assistant.

Not the mysterious box!! Enjoying so far. Lol. I really do feel that when it comes to her, it's genuine. But otherwise, I would agree with you. I look forward to seeing more of their history or if we get some form of flashbacks with them. It really was. The light died in her eyes when Bill said that. KENYA!!! But hahahahahahaa

Yassss!!! This is the menace that I've been missing from Bill. He read her down. And Dani. *cues Karadisahan 'tragic' gif.* God, that goatee on Ted is making me think thangs...

I'm watching right now and all I can do with Dani with him is shake my head. She looks dululu. So Andre really DOES like Ashley. Hmmmm. Oops. Not desperation!!!

So it's the last day of February...meaning Sweeps are DONE. So how are we grading them? A B C D F Or to quote Dani Dupree hehe the hottest corner of Hades?? I haven't finished this week yet, but expect to this weekend on all my soaps, but I'm curious how everyone else felt. It's at least a given that BEYOND THE GATES is an A for me though.

Honestly I had hoped she would take the LuAnn approach to it. So I'm extremely disappointed she did not. And it was too little, too late. From what tweets I saw, that judge had her number. I do hope going forward she will take accountability which is what was wanted and needed.

Wait!!!! That's not her mama??? And I am rolling at Dani letting Andre down. I was expecting him to let HER down. Shame cuz they got IT.

What a time to be alive in the soapworld. I feel that. Even in the one episode, looking over these posts, I see I missed a lot. So...gotta go back.

So cute. Love it.

Hahaha!!!!! YES!!

So we wearing black today to the wedding? 😜 I thought yesterday's episode was the low key of the bunch. But given what's going down today (and you know I'm looking forward to that Friday cliffhanger ), this was a nice calm before the storm. I liked the Naomi/Bill scenes. Naomi, for me, has not have much agency since the first episode. And also we have yet to see her with her father so those were good. I like Bill and feel Timon continue to show layers. But the one layer I don't feel I've seen yet has been pure menace that I expect from the soap trope he represents. That said...Naomi...you...betta...READ. Why yes, @kalbir, I do love a hair toss/diva head turn have at you. Joan Collins on Season 2 of THE ROYALS. Jill Foster Abbott with her whore hair in the Y&R opening from the 2000s. Dr. O when she appeared in 2013 for the 50th on GH. And now here's Chelesa during her model shot. I've been looking forward to that hair toss since the trailer dropped. And I was NOT disappointed. Mmmm...worth the wait. And now that I know who Chelesa is, I love it even more. But I loved everything about those scenes. You got to see more of Dani's dynamic with her and Kat. Like I said the other day, Dani continues to be played as no saint even as you feel sorry for her. And she still don't even know that Chelesa and Kat are about to cut her out. And then...Andre... MMmm...Andre. I ain't mad at you, Dani!!!! And they had chemistry, too. So another avenue for Dani to go down. Well, if we didn't already know Andre is a player. Still...I loved their scenes and how he tamed the shrew...for now. And that dance to smooth music. YES. Love in the afternoon is soooooo back!! And speaking of music, none of it felt artificial and that I love so much. It made me want to go out and figure out who sung what...and that's a BIG sign to how great a show is to me because a lot of the shows/movies I like WILL have me wanting to hunt down the music I heard on them. Meanwhile, I don't know if the bar set is part of the other bar set. If not, I love both of them. I liked Ashley/Derek and Jacob/Naomi hanging out at the bar. Like real friend couples. Kinda dull, but it gave us a little more info on all the characters as Ashley continued to worry about her job. LMAO at @Cheap21!!! SilkyPressed Sheila it is!!! I had time running around work and saw that and hollered. I guess typing all this out, this episode was all about the B plots and C plots. I don't mind that. Because there are sooooo many dynamics to explore on this show...some we haven't even seen yet (I see you in the background of Hayley's surprise party, Alex!)...and I just want to devour it all.

Hehe. Same. I agree. I have really enjoying watching this show. And rewatching. It's giving 'great rewatch value to catch something missed.' Something I haven't seen for the most part with other soaps as of late. I could totally see me rewatching over the weekend. But I will probably worry about the budget around when it gets renewed.

See? And as Daytime Fan has mentioned that was exactly what Karen was afraid of. smh. Getting ready for work so I hope it is still online by the time I get off. I want to hear the judge read her.

Whhhhhhattttt!!!!

Awww love back to the afternoon where it belongs.

MMmmmmm Andre. lol. I like this for Dani. And I really liking how much music we are getting this episode.

Yassss!!! Come thru, model hair toss!!! And DEAD at Ice T and Vivica on this CarShield commercial. I like this bar set, too. And go on, Dani, get you sum! lol.

Oooo 3 days. 3 days of mess.

Well when you put it like that...

So he doesn't count. lol I mean given how that target on a character's back has kept moving, I could see a downfall happen and someone else getting the murder mystery. But I love picking.

Lord...this woman. smh. But this episode is off to a good start. 'People are seriously nuts.' GUUUUUURLLLLLLL!!!! hahahahaha

Honestly, I have mixed feelings. Not because it would be a bad thing. Everything is so well set-up and layered that I don't feel we need a rival family yet. But I mean...I feel it is inevitable given how much power the Duprees have to not have them match wits with a rival family once everything is fully established. And with a rival family will come a Romeo/Juliet tale I'm sure. And I can wait for all that cuz I am enjoying what we have for now. Same. Regardless of yesterday's news...people are still discovering the show through Karen's cameo in Episode 1.

I feel you on that. I have been enjoying you on BOTH boards. And while I'll be starting on this week this weekend...that Joss plot turn is making me hold off cuz...WHY? tbf, it seem like they have been setting up for a murder mystery for ages with the target always moving. So long that...especially with Drew...it has been a running joke (at least with me) here on the board.

Now that I have a moment... I loved yesterday's episode. The show just continues to get deeper and deeper. What stood out for me was that they really focused on the third generation for a good amount of the episode...for better or worse. But while they were focusing on them, they kept to the main plot of the Duprees vs Bill/Hayley. But what I liked also is while it IS the main plot, little subplots are slowly (but already) popping up. Ladies and gentlemen...our B and C plots!!!! And being done correctly. Their own separate stories but yet somehow (or not) connected to the main plot. Like we already know that Chelesa and Kat are working on a line that will cut Dani off from Episode 1 , but it's been background. However, I liked how it was used this episode to explore the relationship between Chelesa and Naomi. And it was used beautifully to flesh out Dani's character at the same time. The fact the scenes were beautifully parallel to the Dani vs Bill scenes (and those cuts between scenes were FLAWLESS) was chef's kiss. And the scene later at the family meeting where Kat and Dani picked on Chelesa about the pastrami. Just layers upon layers going on. And that's the kind of writing that I like. And speaking of layers...YAAASSSSSSSSSS to Dani vs Bill. It's one thing to hear about Bill and seeing him in scenes with other people. But you really got a sense of their relationship watching them go at it. And they were really and truly superb with each other. It was like watching a tennis match. And Karla and Timon were matching each other beat for beat. I might have my issues with Karla's acting at time, but she WAS...ON...FIRE in those scenes. And all I could keep thinking was...if Hayley wasn't there...I felt like they would have done it on the desk...regardless of what Bill was saying...after all there was a reason he didn't let Dani touch him. That would be like lighting a match. I couldn't help but think about Vee's prediction and I agree. I feel they will totally do the hate sex/fall back in love down the line. Six months to a year tops. That was some real chemistry and I'm sure MVJ will capitalize on that. I for sure would love to see more. Timon made Karla up her game. And they were both just giving layers and nuances. I want to go back and rewatch just to catch every glance, every sign of body language, every inflection...something Karla was really giving in those scenes. I could go on so I will shut up. lol. I love the gossiping with the 'have nots.' And oops. That could read as Leslie fishing for info and setting up her ruse as well as giving us the tea. I admit I was not expecting to see Ash's mom again so soon. I wondered if the sound that Martin was hearing as he was dreaming is the sound that will be how he will remember what he did. I think Mike has already relaxed into the role as Smitty. Brandon just needs to catch up as Martin. And once there was some tension for them to play with, they gave a little bit of a spark. Did I heard above right and one of the two guys...Parker and McBride...was Vanessa's husband? And look at her with that fine guy. I hollered when Dani stormed in there like the diva she is and interrupted. She is such a force of nature. Now that Family meeting. I loved everything about it. I loved that we got a new piece of information about Naomi with her at the piano. I think out of all the third generation Duprees...love scene aside...I just don't feel I know enough about her vs Chelesa, Martin, and even Kat...who got a little bit of fleshing out with her scenes with Andre (who I'm now am wondering is a secret son to Ted off their interaction). It was a character beat that I really loved and intune her to Anita which I liked. I reeeeallly loved the brief showdown of Anita vs Dani. So brief, but it showed soooo much about the two of them. And I will take any moment where TT is FIERCE AF. And it also returned Dani to an unfavorable light with her picking on Chelesa, trying to take over the meeting at the very start that led to the showdown, and her defiance at the news. Dani is just going to keep being a complex diva and I'm here for it. I definitely without question loved how Vernon/Anita worked as a team to spin the blackmail during the family meeting. #couplegoals They could have said we being blackmailed, but noooo they were a united front and wanted to put Bill on notice officially. Very much in keeping with the first episode when everyone wanted to talk sense to Dani, but was united against Hayley at the end. I was at awe at the layers that Tamara and Clifton were giving as they spin their story for the family. And then when Dani stormed off, the scene with Vernon...yes. Flawless. He told her the truth without telling her the truth and she got in line with the rest of the family. They played that so well. And lastly....THEY GOT THEIR ASS A SHEILA CARTER YA'LL!!! lol With freshly pressed french hair. lmao. I was not expecting that, but I loved how diva she was in that coda with that hair, that smirk, that music. Love, love, love. What's else? What's else? I see my tv tried to be funny just now, but it better quit cuz I will be coming back between work today. Great episode. Oh...and I love that bar set.

*falls out* jk. I admit that I like them together, but part of that is down to keeping them (or most couples on this show) out of forced situations vs situations where their personalities just naturally come together. I'm sorry that you are feeling frustrated by what's going on with Lois. It definitely is feeling like the writers don't know what to do with Rena. Sad since her return started off good and strong. But you know my thoughts on the start of it. Now? Ewww.