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2-12 Of all the guys to have a love scene or get shirtless, couldn't we get Nate or Nick? Who is checking for BILLY? Ugh. And today noted @Antoyne that Ashley is currently off canvas for sure and doing business in London. I would have rather seen more of the Daiman storyline, but outside of Billy/Sally, I didn't mind it at all. And a cute little note to the Ashley's alters storyline by having Billy and Sally stay where Ashley and Traci stayed. I liked that set. It was a matter of time...since JG is determined to do Sally/Billy/Giggly Heffa...before Giggly Heffa was clued in. So I liked the Daniel/Phyllis scene. And I liked the little scene of Nick, Sharon, and the mimosas. I agree with Nick. It was nice to see Sharon happy for a second and laughing. Though I did not like the return of the Sharon flat hair. Hmmm another beat in the Claire vs Summer rivalry. I thought that was well done. We know AL can play layers and that was on display as the scenes kept on. And then her parting shot was good. And HE is rising to AL's energy. So it appears that Claire just might be a little bit more gray going forward. Good.

I don't know. Going by what I've glanced here, it sounds like we are getting the usual writing shift we normally would get in March a month earlier. It's just usually we would get a great February Sweeps before it happened as FV comes in with the abrupt shift BTS with sudden cutting of potential good stories to focus on his latest flavor of the month.

FACTS. I think we all saw that Production's message with the seating. I agree with you on that. But...I agree to disagree.

So true. But watching her stans defend her has been hilarious.

2-11 I admit...I avoided Y&R for the last few days. I was irked at that Monday episode after such an awesome cliffhanger. They were wrong for that. But this episode recovered nicely. Giving the long-awaited confrontation between Nate, Amy, and Daiman. I loved it. And VP and the actor playing Daiman bought it. I admit that how SD looked in that shirt was extremmmmely distracting. He's been working out, and it shows. Cuz...Mmmmm. I can say the same for JM in his scenes with EB, too. Everyone's chest puffing out. Thank you, Wardrobe Department. I liked the brief scene between Jack, Diane, Victoria, and Claire as well. It was nice to see some history between Jack and Victoria. And then it led into Victoria telling Claire about her wedding where she got arrested. I also liked how much Summer does not like Kyle/Claire. AL's look said it all at the end. And...another good coda. Same.

I saw that and went awwww. Good to see Anthony comfortable enough to do that.

Perhaps they are waiting for an event. Then again...given they keep mentioning 3 months...that means we know who the May Sweeps focus will be on. Le sigh.

Yay!!

2-13 OMG!!! First, Joss winds up in jail! Now, Jason! I don't know if that was intentional across this week or not, but that is just wild to me the length that Anna is going through to be sure that Cyrus is arrested by the book. But I guess I should look on the bright side. If everyone is focusing on gunning for Cyrus for a murder mystery, it won't turn into a DREW murder mystery. lol. That said...that was another meh episode that just had good moments sprinkled throughout. Cuz...HELLO, NASTASHA. When Dante said what he heard, that was who was on that face. And it looks like Nastasha is popping out tomorrow, too. I'm ready for Nastasha to come out. No one...and I mean NO ONE messes with Alexis's family. I loved all the Liz/Ric/Ava stuff. Though I keep having @Khan in my head when I see Nina and Ric together now because she still very much hates him. Meanwhile, him manipulating Liz in order to help Ava. Clever. And of course, that Ric/Ava kiss. Shame Sonny broke that up. And now that it's been discussed here. Why yes, I too have noticed that Sonny/Nina scenes are slooooowly on the increase. First it being NINA that broker a deal between Sonny/Carly and Drew/Willow. Now this cute little scene over Michael. It's good that they are playing the beat between Sonny and Nina because they always had a bit of chemistry, it was weird how little they interacted since divorcing, and Natalia is DOA. Just more delicious history to be played with, but like Nina's part in the Nina/Drew/Willow story, that has been such an afterthought. Not to mention the Carly/Nina rivalry. But typing that aloud, oh no...don't tell me we are heading for a Nina/Sonny/Natalia triangle. Ugh at seeing that P.I. with the dog again. Working for Martin. That said...good that Felicia gave Sasha the heads-up. And that ending...well...oops. And double UGH!!! to Cody and Molly. Again with the forcery. RME. THAT was ridiculous, unnecessary, and the hamming was ewwww. I can't.

Perhaps some incoming rewrites/budget cuts?

Wanted to sit there and talk crap online yet can't do it at all to Heavenly and Ms. Quad's face!!! aka...REUNION FILMED TODAY and Look WHO is missing...

I understand. I mean if it was between the two of them, Robyn should have stayed if only because she was easily still friends with enough of the group that it would not have been jarring versus Gizelle. Now to be fair, Gizelle hasn't tried to date anyone since S4. 😜 It's been all about pretending she was back with Pastor Holy Whore. And coming for people's marriage. THAT'S IT. I did like that Robyn went for her S7 50Cynt moment, but she fumbled so hard last season outside of crying on curbs and her drama with Candiace. The sad truth is...Gizelle would not have given if Robyn was still there. If anything, they would probably target Wendy again. So it was good that Production shook everything up by throwing Gizelle to the deep side of the pool. She had no choice, but to adapt. And I'm glad she did. Still don't like her, but she gave some moments. And thankfully Mia was there for her to get angry at so we can see some of old Gizelle. And this year...Gizelle is actually in the right. She should be proud she managed to maneuver so well.

Grrrrr

Amen. Same. I miss Clarence. Oh so I'll get to watch it live. Good.

smh. lmao

2-12 Okay, Cathy 'Just got promoted to Script Editor' Lepard and Salmons. I see you. I eyerolled at the Head Name for the day, but that was a pretty good script turned in. For me, it was the little continuity nods. Trina's history with Cyrus. Tracy framing Alexis for Ned. Lucas and Maxie (MS know she looks great with that ponytail) hanging out...all they were missing was Original Georgie...that soooo took me back to that time. I really liked the parallel Kristina made between her and Lucky and Sonny and Luke cuz it takes me back to better days on GH. I'm right there with Liz. I was looking forward to her and Lucky's adventure with Cyrus. Now too many people know. And the best I can hope for is Cyrus taking her hostage. lol. That said...I do wonder how this will explode due to how many people are in the know. And I guess I am invested in Martin because I felt his concern for his brother for once. First when he was talking to Cyrus. And then when he called Anna out on her Jason association. Go, MEK, work with that better material. I liked how cute Lulu at Bobbie's was. Just the little scene with her and Joss. And of course, she was terrible subbing. lol. And then Dante joined in. It was a nice kind of silly, expected, and not forced at all. See? Comedy can be milked without it being so on the nose. I admit that I was wondering how Alexis was going to feel about Scout not being at the Q mansion with Danny and Rocco since it was Sam's wishes. So I kinda side-eye her coming down on Tracy when she really should be there on Drew. But I guess it was a nice way to neutralize Tracy out of the story. For now. Willow continues to look shameless and like a hussy every time I see her now. She really just don't care too much if she is soooo worried about how she will look to the town. I did appreciate that Nina tried to confess about her and Drew. Gotta have them near-misses. lol. Yeah, I wasn't feeling Carly and Brennan today, but good to see them out and about. And I like the idea of Lucas going on a date. That, and the mention of Brennan's henchwoman being a foil to Carly/Brennan, are plot points that I hope they show on screen. hehe. Danny just cannot help but hero-worship his dad. Which is probably going to come in handy since that coda. lol. I guess Liz might become a hostage soon enough. Hehe. Same.

They will never be Jason and Britt.

Ain't that the truth. smh.

2-7 Well, it does seem like B&B has hit one of its flows again. Like it or hate it...there are some stories going on rather than one. Like Finn, I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that he is Luna's father. And those scenes of him being angry at Poppy weren't good, but darn it if TN don't try. And I do like the wrinkles it seems to have. Poppy is at last getting along with Li and that will get wrecked. Bill has Luna on house arrest and people are just now noticing she's not in the prison. And it's clear she might be a danger to Will at some point, too. And good coda with Finn and Steffy. Finn never seems to be one to keep secrets when it comes to Steffy so will he REALLY tell her? Then there's Operation Carter. Yeeeah, it's been a bit slow. And yes, Daphne Rose is campy. But it IS something. I was very happy to see Brooke these last few episodes because it felt like she upped and vanished. However, it seems like she lost her backbone with Ridge which I so was like smh. Decent.

lol.

2-11 Not Danny confronting Cyrus in front of a third of the town!!! But...in character. I even thought the actor did a decent job. It felt like he was given notes and tried to get his emotions across and yet be restrained about it. Meanwhile, look at them changing it up on Gio's wardrobe. I felt like he's been in that hoodie for a good minute. Hello, buttoned-down shirt. You can add me to the group who like Emma/Gio/Trina/Kai as a little group. Le sigh. As much as I want Jason to be doing SOMETHING, this babydaddy story ain't it for me. I know the drama of it has been laid out on this thread, but I don't see the stakes to it outside of Michael coming back. Without him there, it's just a lead balloon. Drama for drama sake because the writers can't figure out what to do with the group of characters. That said...something could be said for how crazy Cody is coming across to Jason. Not so much Drew. SHUT UP, KRISTINA. Pretty meh outside of the coda at the end. Hahaha. Great minds. Cuz without Michael around...what is the point? The stakes? Very.

That's true. The Roommate did have more of a friendship with the girls than Gizelle. Outside of that, Roommate gave her thing with Juan. And that's it. Meanwhile...here's Gizelle with the will. I wouldn't say no follow-up because Gizelle was consistent with GnA and dealing with her feelings over her father. And playing up STILL means giving something. And she...well...did. Now you might not like her ki-kiing with La Dame, but she still was DOING something. And yes, my Messy Mia has been lying from go, but it took this year for Gizelle to have an issue with it and started playing chess to Mia's checkers. Again...still giving. And while the kids are leaving, I would still expect them to film because they are the best thing to happen to her. That said...them leaving adds to a new direction for Gizelle...which she actually showed her feelings about them leaving and started doing things like focusing on her business, getting into the dating scene (even if it's a prologue to her forthcoming dating show...not the first time a HW has used a season to set up a spinoff mind you...again doing), and getting moving on staying relevant by alliances with housewives rather than sit back with a sour look on her face. So again...doing. Definitely more than Robyn.

Hehe at the Mazza fun shade.

Well, she'll be at the reunion so Lol. Nope. Robyn would just give befuddlement over the fact they all knew her man was cheating on her. Maybe a business idea. Gizelle has given...at least this season...the story of her father and the will, the story of her becoming single and actually acting on exploring what that means, the story of her growing friendship of Wendy, her alliance with La Dame against Mia, and a business idea. Of course. lol. She has been moving carefully this season for sure, but she has actually been giving after seasons of being a bump on a log. And lest I forget, the rest of her children leaving. And my loathing of Gizelle speaks for itself since the days of Monique. But I'll give her her credit. For this season at least.

lol