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Yeah, I agree that those worked in spite of themselves. They should have shown them earlier than now. It's CZ and RW's chemistry. And they found the emotional thread in them losing Mariah/Claire respectively. Hard to do for psychoses.

12-16 Okay, that was good. My only nitpick was how the Tracy/Lulu reunion was basically and abruptly just dropped into the middle of a good episode, destroying the momentum that was going on in the episode. And that has NOTHING to do with JE and AB who did a great job. I'm immediately in love with their very immediate rapport. But before Lulu showed up, I loved the gang-up on Drew. He had it coming. Michael was able to give a little bit of wrath. And then he let Tracy and Ned right in. I LOVE them tearing Drew apart. And he's clearly running scared when his smug self is reduced to begging. And then him at Willow's door...omg he's obsessed. I thought the Dante/Lulu scenes were cute. Of course, Dante was giving straight man to Lulu's feistiness. And there was for sure spark. And yay!!! As Dex's death showed a pattern. And that pattern appears to be leading into a LIZ'S story. And so far, she's still Lead. Good. And darn it if EM was not selling her grief as Joss. I will always be here for Nina vs Carly. And Carly was soooo being CARLY!!!! I didn't realize how much I missed her annoying tail, but lol. Now you know we all didn't think it was Heather originally. 😜 And it started all right. Yeah, I believe she will. The real question is...will her brother be on canvas by that point? Hehe. Oooooh @Antoyne I arrived. The gasp I just let out. Let the fight of Liz's men begin!!!

I blame it on the rewrites.

12-20 Wait! Are Mariah and Tessa about to be adjacent to the front burner? I know I've been enjoying the next misses between Mariah and Ian, and how she could sense him around. But him getting close to Tessa is soap delicious. Fingers crossed. So Jordan and Ian are close like THAT? Uh... It lost a little bit of 12-19's momentum, but it was a nice closer.

Indeed we do. Hehe. True. Well, I guess I'm in the minority, but I liked Rory. And that was also a potential good triangle that could have happened for Trina as well...cut short (pun unintended) by the mess that was the Hook.

Awwww Merry Christmas to you as well, @soapfan770!!!! To a great year for soaps in the next.

I hollered all the same.

While she sat there so unbothered. I was hollering.

Chemistry not forced is a funny thing. And make me three. Even SOD was talking about this on their page for their now-online BEST OF.

Very if true.

When you all talk like that, I expect her to be a bad girl just like Joy over on DAYS.

Not 1000 Stars!!!! lol.

I agree. I think my supervisor at one of my job is the ONLY person not getting anything and traditionally she gets a cold almost always every December. Even now, it is lingering somewhat, but I've taken to getting plenty of rest in and staying on my fluids. And that is thankfully helping. I agree with you and @Antoyne. This year has been a nice bounceback for the HW shows. And it bodes well for RHOA. And RHOM is always great and looks to be more of the same with their little cast refresh. Hehe. I still need to continue my OC catch-up. And now RHOM is about to have its own refresh as well. But I love that for the most part, there is so much good HW show content out there. And Housewives are still giving real stuff happening, and for the most part, we get to see it as fans in real time. Should make it fun when we do our BEST OFs this year. Yes! Mary is giving and really has been Lead, hasn't she? She is having a great showing this year. I think you are right about the flying. I also feel that perhaps some of Racquel's worry about her mother might be valid. Her mother is from a different time so who knows how accepting she will be. Time will tell. But since she already knows Mel and likes her, it might be nothing. We will see.

Lord Baby Jesus. Well, I guess that is who is in the new TV spot that just dropped.

OMG lol. OMG lol.

I know right!!! I've sooo irked by Ridge's presence. He's going to feel a way when Brooke runs the company better than he ever could.

Girl, you late. 😜

12-19 FINALLY!!! I'm talking about Sharon's session with Alan. So...not only was Heather STILL alive before Sharon blacked out, but Sharon remembered a REAL hand on her shoulder. And the attack/murder happened as Sharon was blacking out on the couch. So yay for Sharon NOT killing Heather. And now she has that heroine fire in her. GOOD. And Nate's brother has officially been found. I was happy to hear it. And I guess it was nice to play the beat of Amy not being sure if she wanted to go. Still...I was annoyed that it felt like they were dragging it out though. I almost thought that Amy might be setting up Nate for something because why would she not go with him on the plane since she would be the only person Nate's brother would recognize. Giggly Heffa can stay a C plot. lol. Happy to see Daniel though. This episode had meat to it, and it felt like momentum MIGHT be about to pick up again. Side-note...another hairstyle for SC and she was looking pure heroine.

Oh my God yes. I did not get to see a lot of Marla Adams's run as Dina...I only got to see the full scene of her first appearing to John a few months ago...but she always had me spellbound when I saw her. I wished they could have kept her and Dina could have been that grande dame that Katherine used to be. Those flashbacks of her and Jack were so well done. And it told such a tale. And when she turned to Jack and told him the story behind the ornament to show she remembered it like he did...just *sighs* Just well done.

12-18 You know what? This appears to be a solid week so far. All the drama with the Forrester Takeover appear to have a momentum to it. Zende about to quit only to be a double agent. Carter already thinking about turning it into a lifestyle brand (STFU Ridge with you shading that). And now...Carter wanting Brooke at the CEO. YES, PLEASE. That will make Ridge shut up reeeeeal quick. It's a juicy idea. And then the stalker storyline. It's giving nice B plot right alongside the Takeover storyline. And...of course, Katie would be the one to get the pictures. lol. I liked how she went to Brooke with it. I don't like how they are handling the firing of Electra. At least tell her something. And I thought the actress really put in the work with her dramatics. But I continue to think that it's going to be Sheila that figures Remy out.

Wow. Everyone is just falling sick this year. I was really bad off last week, but thankfully it hit around a period of time where my work week was light so I could (mostly) NyQuil it down while getting plenty of sleep. And it's been mostly a work week this week, but I been keeping with liquids and sleep as best I can. I hope you feel better. I was shocked to hear you were not doing SLC this year because I feel you would love this season. I had my doubts at the start of the season due to the absence of Monica...and her shadow is definitely hanging over the first half of the season...but in hindsight, the show has pivoted and built on nicely from S4. My only concern has been Heather and her ego. At this point...SHE is the only one keeping Monica alive...in real life in any case. I think, like Racquel on NY, you will love Bob (aka Bronwyn). But this year has been a great year for new housewives who not only have a good dynamic in the group, but their own interesting individual story. And...she's rich!! hehe. Also...Mary is the MVP this season as she ascends to a whole other level of Housewife by being authentically her, but more open and vulnerable to the audience. I know she's won over so many of her haters who have not liked her with her story of her son. Those scenes really had me crying for her and him. And her opening up and having a sincere friendship with Angie has been such a highlight. She is still her, but the things that people seem to not like about her, it feels like she heard...and she listened. PS. You HAVE to give your opinion of SLC's version of the BH Dinner from Hell. YOU...HAVE...TO. It was one of the BEST episodes of any HW show this year. AND it was at Mary's. For BH, I think you will have to ask @DaytimeFan, @Antoyne, @Cheap21, and/or @Gray Bunny because outside of clips...I've stopped watching overall. But from their comments, there was momentum. Has it been lost, you guys? NY...yes, I thought the first episode of their trip was pretty solid so I can't figure out why I was not feeling the second episode too much. I definitely agree that Erin is the type of friend who likes to see her friends fight over her. Because she was way too easily manipulated by Brynn to start up on Ubah and try for a gang-up. I was so happy Rebecca and Sai stood up for Ubah who I thought handled herself well by not fully engaging but staying calm. I love that you are loving Sai this season. And yes, there was nothing she said during the Racquel and her mother scenes that was not ringing true. A whole other side to Sai. Racquel has been nothing, but giving. And I admit that I was scared of this meeting. I will give Eric Fuller his due because Racquel's storyline with her mother has been a nice slow burn. So the scenes could have fallen apart like most of Eric's stuff does. So I was happy to see that was not the case. And I don't think they have even gotten to the meat of it yet so still so invested. That could be because my own relationship with my mother is an interesting one when it comes to me being a gay black man. So it's not just me? re: Jessel. I still like her and her vibe. But she's been backburnered for a while now. Given she was THE fan favorite last season, I do find that worrying.

Oooh how I get a thrill as I'm playing catch up on Y&R and B&B and hearing the music and seeing the teaser. Can't wait.

RHOP I stand corrected. There IS a new episode tonight. SLC HAHAHAHA. Okay, Girl...I see you.

12-18 Well if JG is going to do anything, it is going to be be sure that the Abbotts are featured. For good or for bad. I'll give credit where credit is due. It is a good idea to deal with the aftereffects of Jack and Diane's schemes. But I have always been annoyed at how the start of Kyle/Diane mess because it was sooooo contrived. And now here comes Kyle feeling a way because Diane has not moved out of the office yet. BOY, BYE. I was like Diane. It felt like they were right back to where they started. We know I could care less about Billy so whatever with his scenes with Jack. I did like the use of the Abbott dining room with Jack and Traci and their talk. And those Dina flashbacks were EVERYTHING. I teared up. It made me wonder if I will ever sit down and watch the Dina death scenes given how triggered they would make me given my own relationship with my mother. But still...good scenes. Can I just say that I love HK's auburn hair? Esther and Diane? Unexpected. But I do love the increased use of Esther as of late. And this was a frest take. And Audra/Sally will always be love. I've been meaning to comment on this. For me, it is too early to tell. I definitely feel there has been a shift. MTS already had an immediate upgrade before the new designer showed up. And that has definitely gone warp speed. I don't think Nikki has had anything on that I haven't loved. She's turned into such a clotheshorse. I feel people are now dressing more for what the weather should be in Genoa City. Outside of Phyllis of course. But even she's been dressing strong. It has just been little things though that has gotten my interest. Sharon FINALLY with something different done to her hair. Or Nick in the short sleeve winter-y shirt which I felt was unusual for him. Different, but not bad.

Thanks for posting that. I was wondering if they would be doing anything this year.