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Amen.

12-3 Outside of the Val propping, that was much better. I was here for the Curtis/Nina scenes (getting freaky with it took me out), Dante vs Lulu, and surprisingly the Sonny/Jason scenes. It was so weird to watch Jason say that. Because both times that I remember Jason running the mob, he ran it BETTER than Sonny. I believe one time I hoped that would lead to organic drama between him and Sonny when Sonny wanted it back because he was clearly jealous Jason ran it better than him. It...like the recent scenes of Ned acknowledging that he was happy Jason had finally moved back into the Q Mansion...showed some growth in Jason's character. I just wished that Jason saying that would lead to the writers actually showing more of Jason's non-mob life including his kids. Dante vs Lulu was great because while I love AB's acting, Lulu HAS been annoying and feeling more like she has forgotten about Rocco. So good on Dante calling her out. And bringing up Sam. Masterful. CW again showed how good she can be and how much of a shame she's an afterthought in her own storyline in those Nina/Curtis scenes. Curtis picking up on something going on with Drew/Nina and saying it was none of his business was funny. And him having the common sense to say that Nina could easily end it all by saying she has been sleeping with Drew, too. And just watching CW's face as Curtis talked to Nina as each and every point he made hit her BEFORE he dropped the bomb he figured they were sleeping together. It was subtle good work. And showed the depth that I was just typing above was messing in the episode before. It was nice to get Nina's POV again and overdue in this storyline. I see now. But it also seem to be updating as quick as I posted that message. So hmmm. Nope. I do know one exist. Not specific and not in the discussion forum. Very. I am not one to use the word propping likely and ever since he's been back in frame, that has been all that Valentin has gotten from the writing and stance. It's why I would have love for the writers to pull a Y&R JG and just have Lulu come back with Charlotte after finding her off-screen...something JG loves to do with his plots...well, the more interesting plots he has.

LMAO!!! Them facts though. Hollis was a hottie.

Agree. Even with my vents, I will always give credit where it's due. Not bored and clearly not indifferent. It is frustrating how they can get momentum going and going well...only for it to abruptly go left.

At the rate they are going with 1-2's scenes with Lulu/Val and now Charlotte and 'Papa'...I mean...*shrugs* And this is coming from someone who was a Vanna fan, but now I just loathe him on my screen as much as I have come to loathe whiny Anna.

Lol. Not a mutant.

Well, I mean the good news with such a lead time in, I would think the directors have had time with the actors to be sure it goes well and looks good.

And if there was NO propping.

1-2 WACKA, WACKA, WACKA!!!! ROLLING MY FRAKKING EYES. It was bad enough that Valentin was back and he and Charlotte got away. But the Val propping...and THAT was propping. The 'PAPA's. Sasha refusing anything from Michael whom is RICH. Anna, Brennan, and the slapstickiness of the tazer. The lack of nuances in the Alexis vs Ava scenes when the history of just last year alone would have made those scenes great...even NLG looked a little checked out which is unlike her. Oh hell no. Again, I looked at the idea police aka HW. And well...my glare will stay right where it is with my theory. I was at least happy there were nuggets that I did like. For one, Dante being there dealing with Lulu and Val. Outside of that, I didn't like the clear Val propping. I didn't like the wacky henchwoman (though I can't emphasis enough how much I love henchwomen). And Lulu's return...which was the first return in a good minute that was going well for me...has been completely derailed to prop a character that no one gives a frak about. And I AM NOT talking about Charlotte. Yeah, in light of the spoiler, and watching all this stuff with Sasha/Michael/Willow/Drew, I'm starting to wonder if there has been a rewrite going on since Michael started to get all mournful about Willow rather than vengeful as he was a few weeks ago. Because the drama, the messiness, the scandal of it all was written RIGHT THERE. Yet...it has completely gone to nein. Sasha and Michael not growing closer? WIllow and Drew looking in love? Nina STILL an afterthought? They could have been heading to an organic climax to this storyline so the shear lack of any dramatic tension and the feel of the 'paint by numbers' narrative was extremely shocking at how doubled down it looked. I guess it says everything that while Sonny was on that floor, I thought 2 things. ONE...DIE, SONNY, DIE!!! And TWO...given the rumors for the last few years, is MB finally retiring??? Cuz otherwise...where could this storyline go? Outside of Isaiah having a new secret. I mean I'll take a Sonny/Brenda reunion any way I can get it, but I doubt this is the way they would go. But since I am venting about the writing well...*shrugs* Heck, this happening while a vengeful Michael was around would be a chef's kiss for storyline purposes if Michael had to step in. Or dare I say it...Kristina...who even with my loss of love for her...I would STILL pick as Sonny's heir apparent as I have for years because it just made sense. Like I said above, I expected so much more from an Alexis vs Ava scene. And we have definitely gotten that before. But I'm not hear for a begging Ava any more than I am here for a whiny Anna. Because BOTH women are capable of doing things alone and ON SCREEN. The slanted writing was just on screen. And I'm not here for that. And saying that basically reveal my feelings about those Anna vs Brennan scenes as well. A waste of an episode. I am wondering. I guess I'll find out within the hour since the labelling of these episodes look waaaay off.

Yeah. It's very much old school Bill Bell...who was quite good at that re: adjustments for the most part.

Lord...with the dropping of the spoiler...don't tell me they dropped tomorrow's episode, too?

Oh how my jaw dropped.

1-2 Well, if Joshua Morrow can play anything well and make it look hot, it's anger. So I'm down for Nick vs Ian. And I definitely love the Mariah flashback. I missed a large chunk of that storyline since I was not a regular viewer than. I do remember the Victor/Mariah reveal and how it took everyone by surprise here, but that's pretty much it. I am loving the focus being on her. I'm not against something happening in the Jack/Diane/Michael/Lauren universe. But there has been so many tries with Jack/Lauren though that I don't really want to get my hopes up. LOL Danny and his pasta!!! He never quits. That said...I love that Danny/Daniel scene. I may hate that Heather appears to be dead, but at least they keep playing the beat about it. And that coda with Sharon. Perfection.

I haven't seen jack. So I know you are DMing me that link.

With his foine self. But I agree. Such a shame he isn't helping Brooke show Ridge what he's missing.

I agree with this. What happens when two characters not planned to be around each other have a brief scene and the audience see a spark for example? Will the writers notice? Will they run with it? What will be best for the show?

Right? I swear...clearly there's even more BTS stuff going on I fear.

New episode of RHOP and Married2Med tonight!!!

I would think it counts since Maura West is very much a popular actress. But horribly miscast as Diane. And I remember that interview you mentioned as well. And she was not well received as Diane at all from what I remember though her and Nick did have fire. And lest we forget...the gif of Victor throwing her Diane out of the ambulance...a low point for Victor if I remember correctly. I feel like quite a few people suggested she would have been better off as a Grace recast. And...I could see it. That man worked miracles on quite a few people. And while I'm low key enjoying still, it is not the same. Back to 'these dozen can leave the show tomorrow' while he was doing what a good writer can do and making a case of 'show, don't tell' on why these former 'can leave tomorrow' characters can stay and effectively writing out characters who should have already left. A good one. NO ONE liked her Heather...a sign of how much Vail Bloom bought to that character. Jennifer London thankfully redeemed the character. It spoke volumes that when Heather finally returned that she was not even considered. ETA: Yep. Right about AMC Taylor.

Coming into January... And not them showing Hollis!!!! Where's @Soapsuds?? But wow. They actually showed Luna on a day NOT Friday. And B&B having two plots going on again, too. I was shocked. And then the C plot of AI talk. Meh. I'm kinda sad that the Remy storyline is coming to a head. Yes, it's a little toooo soon, but it's been pretty good. I think the actress is definitely doing great, giving soapy ingenue. The actor playing Remy is doing good which is why I feel the storyline could have gone longer. And Will...is being like his father on Y&R back in the day. I DID roll my eyes at him on a motorcycle though. Bill getting Luna out of jail. Not surprised because it's a soap. And Bill. But I'm curious to see where that plot can even go. The Luna storyline last year was bat sh@t cray cray, but it was fun soap and allowed the actress to show her range. So I can see why Brad Bell would try to keep her. So again...curious.

LOL!!! I found an edited pic, but EDITED. RME. BUT...I believe it. Cuz Cameron was wearing them pants in last week's GH...not the pants wearing him. Them cameramen be on point with angles sometimes.

Very. And it would have been more interesting with Audra or a still being redeemed Claire. And NO. No one is checking for Adam/Chelesa. Poor Mark Grossman.

Same. And I agree. But we know I'm Josh Morrow bias. lol. One of the best thing about this storyline has also been that I like how he's been there for her. And it sets Giggly Heffa off.

I heard of it, but it was deleted before I got off work allegedly cuz the ABC higher ups felt a way.

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