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Yeah, when Anna was without jobs, her and Sonny had a nice interesting vibe to them at one point. And then it went away. I cannot either on Jason/Anna which is why I'm wondering what these New/Old Writers are trying to do with this Jason/Anna stuff. lol. I didn't even think of the Robin of it all. Yeah, mind blown.

9-10 I would say the week is off to a strong start. I would say the only false note so far has been how random it seems to see Jordan and Drew around each other now. That...and the Heather storyline. I mean how did we go from a silly story that could have been a great umbrella story that had the town divided...to just something to give Portia (and Ric) something to do. Two great days of Molly large and in charge. I still very much wish that she would have really let loose with Kristina on the 9-9 episode (at least she did with Alexis), but she really got into her today. And as someone who hates when two people who supposedly are close enough to have code that even I can figure out, I LOVE Molly busting Kristina and Michael because their face code sucks. lol. And now she thinks that Kristina might be behind Wagger's death. smh. I did like that Kristina has enough of a brain to wonder why Michael is having her back...unknowing that Michael knows who really killed Wagger. Oh, what a tangled web we weave... Okay NOW I'm wondering if there is something more I've supposed to be taking from these Jason/Anna scenes. At first it just felt like common interests and comradierie. But the scene with them in the office, and Jason putting his fingers on the police file while Anna's fingers were there. I mean is Anna trying to save Jason's soul...which has been much better served since he got back up until the last week or so...or are the writers really planning seeds for something else to happen between Jason and Anna? Hehe...you know I loved my Liason scene and watching Liz and Jason compare notes. I also loved that Liz was the cliffhanger for the 6-9 episode where the Gannon doc realized he knew Lucky. And the cliffhanger for today. Could there finally be some movement coming with the Lucky storyline? And of course, my Beast had to help his gal Carly out with an updated update while flirting. And time is ticking. The bad guy du jour might have to move his operation AND Lucky. Everything with Sonny was old home week. And I just hate that Anna has been dumbed down like every police commissioner before her for Sonny. And I continued to love seeing TJ and Ric bond. And seeing the long-missed view of TJ's bubble.

Good to see before any merging so meh. lol. I totally forgot Abby and Devon are engaged.

9-6 I thought that was a good coda to the murder mystery. Finn and Steffy continuing to reconnect and him treating her like the queen she is. And Poppy slowly coming to the realization that Luna is the killer and set her up. And then having to let her go. The actress did a great job (except at the end cuz no tears as Bill was holding her). And the actress playing Luna sold it as the po-po pulled her away to head to jail. Li is LOVE. And NuTaylor still does nothing for me. Awwww Hahahahahaha

LOL!!! I mean if we are all about the mob...they are going to have to course correct the hospital back into the show somehow...

From your lips to God's ears! I'm (barely) watching 9-4 and Chance is talking about this very thing to Summer afte the midpoint tag. lol. Outside of that and some Kyle vs Summer clips, I would say the same. Skip. I agreed with the rest of that except for this. When Lily and Daniel are even allowed to have scenes, she's civil, but she really still comes across mad at him.

Speaking it into the Universe since ALL of Laura's babies are coming home this year. Hmmm...I don't know about Justin as Lucas though. I do wonder if they might finally recast since Brad finally popped back up a few weeks back. Oh, it wasn't too long. lol. Happy to see they are STILL married after all these years, too. Adorable. I agree. I can't wait to see her.

Fingers crossed that it is not. Oh she has mos def been on fire. Even when she's just reacting. I love me some Mama Bear Alexis. Same. Yeah, this version of that couple is divine. Because they FINALLY grew up enough...and are still enough of their general personalities...that they make sense.

Looks like they are getting another season. AND there is going to be a spinoff (that has been filming) that goes back to the roots of the show by focusing on people who work at SUR.

RHOM And the rumor mill begins... it is being said Nicole is not back as a full time cast member.

why did you think so if you don't mind me asking? That is so funny to watch since I do believe that is her husband in that scene. That said...30 seconds in...she's giving JMB Lulu version to me, too. But I guess I would say warmer as well.

I would have liked to be surprised BUT...LAUUUUUUUURAAAAA YOUR BABY IS COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hollering cuz I agree.

Yeah, that was the only thing that has bugged me about the recent Lily/Victor scenes. There was a pause when Lily said she wants Victor to get Billy out so she can get her old job back. But we the audience know Victor is planning to make Nikki the head of Chancellor. That pause said everything. I also agree and continue to say that Chance should have never left being a cop. Every soap needs that one good guy who is usually the cop.

I haven't even thought about how I would like it to come out to be honest. Right now, I'll be surprised if it makes all the way to November/last week of October. Quite honestly, I started to watch today's (uh oh now hehe) and it didn't bug me as much as everyone else. Though that was some bad feedback when KM yelled cuz it echoed through that living room. Fingers crossed. Same. The last thing they need given what's going on BTS is to do something that Frank likes to favorite for one. And it makes a target on that actor's back for two. Also same. I felt Molly held back too much in the scenes I've seen so far versus when they are at the grace and she DESTROYED Kristina. At this point, I really need Molly to let loose the next time Kristina uses the 'wrong' name, and backhands her. YASSSSSSSSSS!!! Great minds.

I was such a kid that it did not occur to me until I was older that James Earl Jones was the voice to the villain of my favorite sci-fi film series Star Wars. For me, and what was a good representation for me as a young black man, it was his portrayal of King Jaffe Joffer. Ragal. A lion in his ferociousness and with his son a bit of softie. And...glasses. But yet, his eyes held you. His presence was strong AND different to what little I saw of black people on tv growing up. And do I even need to mention his voice? It makes me bittersweet to think it was a similar presence I thought to a character I did in community theater that I did not understand then, but I see now. He's done so much stuff. From Star Wars to Roots to Conan to as mentioned Sesame Street. He was a vibe. A Goat. And lived a full life and will surely be missed. RIP.

Very. And I like SM, but I have to agree. I liked Sam with Dante, and it's sad that is some wasted potential with the potential return of Lulu. However, that does not take away from the years where SM has phoned in. What only leaves a sour taste in the mouth is the fact there's clearly more to the story. And the fans...not to mention stans...smell the blood in the water.

9-5 Let me go ahead and say it...I don't know why these psychos keep trying my gal Li. SHE GETS YOUR ASSES EVERY TIME!!!!! lol. I loved they weaved Li into the climax to the murder mystery story. And yes...Finn breaking down the door was so camp. As was Luna pushing her aunt out of the way so she could make a run for it. It was nice to see Finn be the hero. And YES, that was hot to me. Like I mentioned last week, he has been dumbed down for so long that seeing him using his brain is a thrill to watch. And then him recusing Steffy with that Monaco music in the background. *swoons* I don't know about Poppy leaving yet. She still has to play disapproval from Will...who now has another reason to dislike her with Bill as well as a rivalry with Katie. But...Brad could prove me wrong.

Yeah, I feel that long term. Right now, part of the fun and potential is the fact that it is pushing Molly closer to him. And it humanizes Ric (even more than his Liz redo) because he is really feeling like the only one who has Molly's back. And now TJ is growing closer to him, too? Drama!!! For sure!!! Which is why it should been a one (or two) scenes with Lois and be done. Having Tracy move on Olivia is just a way to keep this slapsticky tone that this writing regime like to do for no reason than silliness and I'm not here for that.

Hehe. True. I call it pandemic body also because it's on actors who I don't find attractive whatsoever, but with the extra 'junk in their truck' so to speak...I admit I do a double take. Michael Mealer on Y&R also had a similar thing happen during 2020...and recently I feel due to his girl also having a baby. Don't find either guy attractive normally, but add a little bit of weight and I'm looking at them like a piece of meat. lol. Let me quit...this heatwave must be getting to me. Yeah, that's another shoe that I'm waiting to drop...Willow finding out about Nina/Drew. And for it to have full impact, I felt we needed to see all three characters' point of view. It's like the kiss felt like Willow started it more than it was just in the moment for both of them to me due to the acting and direction. So I was happy to see Willow verbalizing that aloud. Nina/Drew (up to that point) have discussed their whatever they are and slowly allowed their feelings to grow. But they had not at the same time discuss their REAL feelings...only their feelings were growing. I would say Nina has verbalized it more than Drew before the writing regime change. So Drew for me was the only hold-out. Was he really being an old school ABC cad, feeling flattered, or just confused? I feel under the new/old regime, we got what Drew was thinking with his talk with Curtis. And I respect they filled in the hole that was missing in that triangle to make it work. It now feels even more juicier and even more messy than it already does. And outside of the nuances that PM put into this story being pretty much gone, the triangle is still feeling soapy. And I cannot wait for it to explode even though it is no longer one of my favorite parts of the show...which it was under PM.

OMG!! He was doing superb on this 9-3 episode. I was like 'who does Billy think he's talking to? You better remind him who you are.' And Victor did not disappoint. EB really and truly has been the highlight of my viewing this latest week so far. MTS being a close 2nd. Acting-wise. Story-wise, I would say...reluctantly I might add...the Sharon storyline. And I just think that that's because it's about Sharon on one hand and on the other hand, I want to see if it's going where I feel it is going to go which I feel is Daniel connected.

So much this. Nicely done. The schism he can cause for Alexis and her girls has so much potential...moreso since Molly is now grown.

Oh...?? Oh...??

9-3 The show might be a chore again, but Victor-Victoring IS NOT!!! I haven't heard anyone use a peacock metaphor to describe someone on a TV show in forever so I hollered at Victor calling Billy one since that's very much what Billy is doing. Trying to flaunt his power around and puffing out his chest as if Victor gives a frak. BOY, BYE. Victor was so unbothered and smirking and it was driving Billy crazy. LOVE those scenes. And I LOVE Lily's scenes with Victor, too. So much history there. And I was like PLLLLLEEASSS LET VICTOR HUMBLE THAT PRICK. Meanwhile, now he's getting into it with Chance? Again...BOY, BYE!! Just proving Victor was right to call him a peacock cuz no one is respecting Billy WITHOUT Lily there. And the fact that Billy is the ONLY person that calls the company A-C...lol...also proving Victor right when he was reading Billy down. Oh, lord...JG better not be trying for a Billy/Chelesa/Adam triangle. In this current state...it won't work. Well, my finger will be working the FF button. And since Sally was the only person I cared about in that whole mess, her being on the sidelines of it...for now?...means I still get to see her. Lol at Chloe's reaction to Sally breaking up with Adam. So in character. Well so fall season begins I guess. lol.

Same. Also same. JASON. Especially right now...well before the New/Old Writers came back. Outside of that...I'm liking her with Ric so far though it's doomed to fail. As for Lucky...I'm curious to see them together to see how each character has grown since 2011 (?) when Lucky was on last, but I don't feel they will be good if they are still stuck emotionally back in 1999.

9-6 Outside of Holly revealing that she has a plot in motion, yeeeeah I'm ready for Lucky to come home. Or for Laura and Kevin to pop up. At least, it's realistic that it would take them time to get to Lucky's location. And speaking of Lucky's location...GANNON? REALLY? I like everything about the doctor that is Lucky's friend so far, but please don't be connected to OLTL though I do miss my ABC redhaired stepchild soap. And a Friday cliffhanger with him and Sonny and the gun. Speaking of...was that a spark I felt between Jason and Anna? It's been very interesting how these New/Old Writers are still bringing up the Jason/Anna team-up. Is there something else going on? Foreshadowing? I don't mean romance, but it feels intentional and intrigues in the direction it could go. Yeeeah Sonny can go to jail. And I respect Alexis said that to his face. And I respect that Joss got in Carly's face about him, too. JOSS of all people. Hehe at Liz and Ric being so cutesy in their banter. But you would think Liz could see where this is going with Ric given his history. Ric will always be about the payback even if it gets in the way of his love life. So set up to lose Liz before he can have her? And meanwhile...there goes Lucky with those flashbacks. lol. And speaking of Liz's love...has Jason run into Ric yet? Or seen him around Liz? Le sigh. So back to the slapstick humor that is in RC/FV wheelhouse. Let me roll my eyes. That said...I did like the actress in the Lois storyline, and she has presence. And it seems like the New/Old Writers have a point to this story. But their execution was what is lacking. And it would be one thing if this was a one (or two) and done, but since Tracy has that lady focused on Olivia next...le sigh. Well if he's going to be walking around in those dressed pants... Very much this. It was cool for an episode or so, but now we are a week (and a half) in. I know...give Laura and Kevin time to get there...but this is already dragging.