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3-1 I don't know how I feel about that. While I'm used to news getting out gradually, I just felt everyone finding out about Sheila horribly rushed. I wouldn't mind them even quip more about how 'are we sure she's dead this time' cuz SHEILA. lol. And then the story heel turn of Finn...I get it, but I don't get it. Or perhaps the writers just aren't digging deep enough. Yet. But then again, having Ridge there making it about him probably did not help. And NO to Hope/Finn. Though...should Thomas be worried. Poor Deacon. Same.

They all look good. But I would think they would put it between Y&R and B&B. Most people are used to Y&R as a lead in, put in new soap so people can get a taste or even put it there to make those B&B fans wait. and while they wait...oops...look! a new soap!

hehe.

I admit as I play catch-up. This has crossed my mind as well. First PM is back at GM. And we speculated over MVJ. Y&R gets its renewal for four years...which was surprising. And then MVJ left B&B...the place where great writers go to retire. And we speculated over her to GM. And now THIS...while B&B only got a one year renewal. Things to make you go hmmm.

3-4 Well, it definitely already feels like a shift to me. I felt like things were still moving fast, but scenes now seem to be able to breath. I noticed it last week, but it seems like more of the same. Characters talking about their feelings and lives and it builds into some kind of plot, who knew? lol. Thank God Ms. Wu didn't get shot. I did like the set-up. Side notes: Loved that red coat Ava had on. But we know I have been enjoying Sonny/Ava as co-parents. Speaking of...I actually enjoyed that Sonny vs John scene at the gym. It gave me so much more what I expected when Sonny and John met at Sonny's office. And that yell by John reminded me of FARSCAPE S4 Chiana. Bitter. Angry. It came off well and everyone was on their game. Oh, how I enjoy Kristina in a story. I don't know what to think about Jason. I was thinking a con at first. Then he seem to act like he has no memory. But how he acted with Dante. So con...?

A new soap!!!! Written and produced by WHO???? I...

I wonder that as well. re: amnesia. Because that's all I've seen so far. Thankfully, it also seem from what I've seen online that common sense is winning out. For now of course.

She absolutely destroyed both of them. LOVED it. I was Marysol; Marysol was me. THAT is the question. Techically cameras were done when this happened. It does make me wonder if this is why Keiana has not been around much since she beat that muppet up. But with the season almost over and Jacqueline showing up FINALLY and see her in the video, I would like to think SOON. If they show it at all or use it at all. I believe La Dame and Gizelle had already left when this happened. But don't quote me on that.

Oh, I saw the preview!!!! I cheered!!! Battle of the Receipts lives rent free in my head. The potential is still. Oh, I saw the preview!!!! I cheered!!! Battle of the Receipts lives rent free in my head. The potential is still.

RHOP Just a refresher course. And why am I just finding out that JACQUELINE was there, too??

Ah! In that case...yep...don't want to hear it. And since I'm not trying to derail...or the appearance to derail...I'll wait and see on casting spoilers vs tv spoilers in these threads.

Ah! Is that what you were talking about earlier? Cuz I can see the complex nature of posting it here vs a new thread.

Nasty!!!! They must want another backlash.

I was LIVID. They didn't even change the 'next time on RHOM.' They want them to fail when they are the best show right now.

Yeah...watching this last week...I feel like there are 'signs' of the incoming party and 'tracts' of the departing party. I want to say similar happened at Y&R, too. But I sure can't think of which HW team.

I may not like the person but I do like the pairing. *Swoons*

So...it begins...

2-28 Yes, @soapfan770, that was a good three days. Outside of when Ashley kicked Audra out of the Abbot house, Ashley was chewing her a$$ up and spitting it out. She was the definition of ice queen even when Audra called her crazy. I almost wish she had not called her a bitca, cuz it showed Audra got A dig in. Not even most digs, just A DIG. Ashley got so many digs in on her, I loved it. Her past. Her daddy (Hot for Teacher) issues. And if Ashley had used hot for teacher, I would have DIED. She was making me feel like she was Brenda Barrett on GH telling off any woman who got in the way of her and Sonny so GREAT JOB, ED. And then this episode where Audra was coming across desperate. STAY DESPERATE. But sadly...once Ashley heard the voices...le sigh. Meanwhile, I am LIVID...they are trying to tell the same story with Billy and Chance that they told (much better I might add) with Devon and Nate that lead to the IPO takeover. Right down to a MUSIC FESTIVAL. At least with the bare minimum, there was enough history between Devon and Nate to make the story POP because the writers ran with what was already there (though the writers tried to play it straight): the history of Neil as an excuse when it WAS REALLY ABOUT Nate being mad he lost his hand and Devon lost his girl to Nate. Right now, there's no reason for Billy and Chance to dislike each other. I did like Chance saw what Billy was trying to do with him. I mean is Chance going to get this version of Imani? Speaking of, I missed the episode so let me ask...Amanda said her mother died. Did she mention Imani? I kinda like Claire story as the C story to all of this. But yeah, I'm liking this week.

RHOM Pure and utter chaos. And that's just Part 1. I'm so excited to be able to watch. I'm also annoyed that Part 2 was not of schedule. Save that EricHo BH spinoff like it's a SECRETS REVEALED episode. lol. That said, while BH I can easily say Crystal was the MVP of Part 1, I cannot say the same about the RHOM girls. I felt everyone had a good moment. That said...the only thing that I did not like was all the commentary from MJ Jr. He was the personal embodiment of 'he looked so attractive until he opened his mouth.' So...I guess him and Larsa are a match. ALEXIA. So I see Alexia decided to regress back to last season's behavior. I loved each and every minute Nicole cut her down to shape. And I giggled at Nicole/Lisa's bathroom break in the middle of her monologue of bs. And WOW...I was not expecting Larsa vs Alexia (with Adriana with side-comments) but here we are!!! That was just wild and yet I still feel they are evenly matched. But that's one thing I love about RHOM, the dynamic are always shifting (Julia sitting by Alexia rather than Adriana anyone) and staying freshing without any cast member leaving. LARSA. Hehe. Like Dorit on BH's reunion, she's getting it from all sides, too!!! And I hate to give her credit, but her level of unbothered is...impressive. She got some good shade in, too. That said, I didn't like how Marysol Lisa was being for her. But I can see why. Alexia came for her. Nicole came for her with that tea at the end about Alexia. Guerdy came for her as expected due to Larsa spilling the cancer diagnosis to everyone. Julia about her body. Adriana...as she usually does. GUERDY. I'm of two minds. Like @NothinButAttitude, she is being a little bit extra coming at Larsa. Kinda giving desperate for relevancy when she does not need it since she had THE story this season with THE moment (the hair-shaving). It reminds me of how I always said that Tanya was always tainted by Kenya and the Cookie Lady and it brought out a nasty side to her that was not there before...a side that only came out when she was around Kenya, but still...couldn't unseen it. Not that I minded Guerdy mimicking Larsa in the hallway during Larsa vs Alexia. On the other hand, I feel she's justified to show Larsa her wrath. And she is doing in a Guerdy way which Guerdy has always been extra from her first moment getting into it with Adriana who is also extra. JULIA. Hehe. She was pure comedy relief and I giggled at her being nice to Marysol one moment and shading her the next. And then her kisses with Kiki during Larsa vs Alexia...lmao. Mess!!! I really feel she's grown into the Cynthia of the group. And I don't mind. LISA. Lapdog. I like she got some of Guerdy's wrath, too. Cuz Larsa can defend herself. NICOLE. QUEEN. IDC. How she explained to everyone the difference between Marysol pot-stirring vs Julia pot-stirring was such a great moment because it was true. How she dressed Alexia down...even if it fell on deaf ears...was great because Alexia does have a double standard and then she wanted to sit on that couch and be obtuse. GET...IN...THAT...A$$....DOCTOR NICOLE!!!! And she threw digs at Alexia all through the episode. And the coup de grace was her dropping that tea at Alexia's reception party with Larsa on everyone. You know...Queen moves. ALSO...HEHE. KIKI. I almost forgot. She came for Larsa, too. lol. But at least she came from the place of a good friend. And that I can respect. And she brought so many cute moments. And she's best dressed for me this reunion though I love them all. ADRIANA. Le sigh. This bitca. lol. But I love her anyway. lol. That said. I think I'm over receipt presentation. Outside of Monica's attempt on SLC and RHOP's S7 Battle of the Receipts which was my favorite moment last season, I think we need to do a post mortem on receipt presentations cuz NO ONE is touching Monique's Binder. EVER. MARYSOL. Well, it's sad to see her regress with having Alexia's back and dissing Adriana as per usual...not that Adriana is helping. Outside of that, 'that's hot' was funny. A lot of stuff going on. But hope to get back to Part 2 later. Good start.

BH I guess the question is...can I still comment on a reunion when I didn't even watch the season? I saw clips here or there. I heard things like cut Crystal scenes. And Twitter (and Twitterbots) were kind enough to explode over all the season. However, I trust you all to let me know if it's a good season, a transitional season, or both. Cuz it definitely didn't seem like a Kyle takedown season. Darn, she skates again! smh. That said...I liked Part 1. I didn't feel lost at all. And I'm shocked to say that I liked Erika again for the first time in YEARS. Her reactions were MY reactions cuz it was crazy. Look at Kyle. Already setting up for next season by destroying her alliance friendship with Dorit. Watching them go at it...I know LVP is grinning somewhere...probably on her new show. hint, hint. It's funny to see that after all of these years...the Coven is FINALLY broken. Thank you, Garcelle, Sutton, and Crystal. And I will have to say Crystal is MVP. She was gathering people right and left. Hopefully, she isn't punished for it again. Allegedly. And add on Garcelle and Kyle, and Dorit was getting it from all sides in Part 1.

RHOP Reunion filmed and allegedly done EARLY. THIS picture post-reunion Gizelle no longer first seat. Ashley's omnious video today. ANDY out on tv show tours with Candiace and Wendy? Is the tide FINALLY turning???

Uh oh now!!!

Tbf, it seems clear in the scene with Traci itself. But I didn't want to get my hopes up, but ED played it soooooo well.

2-26 I'll say this much...Eva looks GOODT. And I agree with you, @carolineg. While I thought NuJagger's intro was done well enough, watching him now with Carly...or just the end of last week...already seems redundant and pointless when they could use someone else in that role.

Great minds on you two. That said...MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay! I was worried given the off season. I don't think they filmed the reunion yet, but yes. It's been that long since filming.