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12-15 Her name isn't even Hayley??? And here I thought New Girl was someone who Hayley might have actually schemed against. But they were co-partners? Hmmm intriguing. Good to see we are about to get our second Anita story. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but happy to see Anita is getting the spotlight. As for the Joey news...does this mean we are setting up for Joey's exit or his next beat in the step of this show having a villain? Other than that, I found this episode boring actually.

Very much. They can stay pressed.

Hehe. The gift that keeps giving. Honorable mention to Tide.

12-16 Honestly? I skipped the Liam/Hope wedding for the most part. It does help that with my busy December schedule, CBS player will delete them right on off. hehe. I got the tail end of it though. It was okay. Nice to see all the kiddies are growing. And I was surprised that B&B got a promo and Bill proposed to Katie. So far this week is off to an good start. Starting with Sinn. I hollered at how they ended Ridge/Eric with the quickness. And the focus went right on back to the Spencers. Good. I said the last few weeks with them as the focus was refreshing. So I was sad to see the show shift back to the Forresters and their tired storylines. It seems like Brad is going to try to balance between both families this week. So far, So good. And it seems like Taylor/Deacon/Sheila is going to be C plot for now. I have mixed feelings about that. Because it had a good build up until that last karaoke episode.

Finally sat. I just might do it old school. Let's see.

I know both shows...and my love of Shari Appleby and Roswell means I will at some point...but have never watched those either. Though perhaps I saw pictures of him from the Borgias cuz I do love period shows and that's why he looks familiar.

That's how I started, too. I noticed the buzz and tried to sit down to get a feel and saw...yep. I am going to have to pause it until I got time. And loved it.

Oh, lord. Not that rumor again. If anything it seems like the writers will be pulling back from Drew as villain soon. And just keep him obsessed.

Now that I can sit down and have the wiggle room in time. Finally made it into December...and I'll say what I've been saying. I do like that when I've had time during this busy month, that GH has been highly bingeable or good background noise. Let me start with the bad though...where I'm at in my viewing right now...the episodes have that le sigh 'wacka wacka' vibe to it and we know how much that irritates me to no end. It was slight but noticeable enough to mention it. I really and truly wish that if CVE...which is who I feel is the main person cuz it is usually in his episodes...would try a new form in his writing outlines to get the humor he is clearly working for in a way that's funny. It reminds me of Marvel movies where you have a serious moment going on and then...a joke pops out at the wrong time to do so. That said...I did like the mixture of characters said wacky-ness was in. And yeah the closeup on the dogs was adorable. Meanwhile...so I had to smh at the (potential?) Who Shot Drew reveal. First of all, I would say that was Korte if it's going to be Curtis being behind it all. I've said over the last couple of years that of the two HWs Korte really seems to be the one inspired by Drew vs Curtis and it showed in her episodes where she headlines. She has done some intriguing twists that I liked...only for CVE episodes to ruin them. So I fully expect more of the same. Second of all, MS. WU!!!! We know I loved seeing her...the shaky camera work...not so much. I don't like that silly technique dating all the way back to OLTL so Frank...I SEE YOU. In any case...I do like the idea and twist if it's for real going to be Curtis/Ms. Wu behind Drew's shooting. BUT I liked the idea of Willow as the shooter. And that brings me to... ...YASSSS!! And by that...I LOVED that Willow said what we have been discussing on screen. She is no longer in love with Drew. She is USING DREW. The smartest thing she's ever done. Which of course means Dark Willow is still in play...and I can get behind Willow as a schemer. Good to be verified in some way given Katie Mc plays Willow now like she is going to crack at any moment. That said...the downside that I felt to that is that it moves her away from being Drew's shooter which is just good delicious drama as well so it makes me wonder if the writers were trying to find any way they could to wiggle her out of the corner she was clearly heading and just luck onto Curtis. I AM OVER DANTE. Not the character, but his hatred of Gio. It is just so plot-based and it irks my soul every time it comes up. It feels so out of character from what we know of Dante. Worse they used the lamest reason for it. So it will never ring true for me. Though I'm happy to see DZ being used more in family stuff as well as Police Commissioner cuz...DZ. Now...what's currently holding my interest... No surprise, but LAURA, LAURA, LAURA. I've loved each and every minute of what's going on with Laura, Sonny, and Dalton's body. I don't like everything about it, but I think it's a case for me of GF can spin just about any stupid thing into gold and GF doesn't phone in. There's been so many moments major and minor within the storyline where GF conveys soooo much on her face...even subtext and it makes me think to past storylines with her...and I'm good. Like her vs Sidwell which was some great scenes, ending with her breaking down as she saw he had her over a barrow...such a Laura moment. I still feel they are using Erza wrong, but interesting that he and Sidwell are in cahoots. And I love that Kevin is back and Laura went ahead and told him. I was fully expecting her to keep it from him. I can't decide if I'm liking the Sidwell scenes because the plot is moving or because I like the actor. I did like during my wacka wacka episodes that the actor was actually playing against the vibe. Since he's the Frank villain du jour, it was there in the performance, but the actor was giving a menacing subtext. And that was appreciated. My only complaint is that for Sidwell to rise, they had to dumb down Drew as the main villain. I wish the writers understood they could use BOTH in that capacity, but they are probably planning this as to redeem Drew as they are using Curtis/Ms. Wu to redeem Willow. I'm also loving the Portia mess. Curtis and Jordan getting back together has brought out this hellcat in Trina and she's never been hotter. It might be only a plot device, but TA is running with it and I love it. Ava would approve I'm sure. And the walls just closing in on Portia has been crazy. I also loved Nina vs Portia. More please. SIDENOTE...HEY, JOEY BUCH, HEY!!! About time they got him shirtless. That said...like I said before...Carly doesn't need a sidekick to scheme. She does it as easily as she brings so I rolled my eyes at the return of Frank's BFF Val. The scenes were very well-directed though. Awww. That is soooo adorable. Thank you for sharing.

I love all of this. Especially the Victoria Rowell thoughts. Yep. And honestly, I've over that. Time for a new promo. I'm surprised they didn't do a promo for GV.

I never watched. lol. So I guess I know him from something else. It will come to me eventually. I heard that as well from what little I heard. Cuz I don't want spoilers. So...good.

But how you start watching yet? ;P Gotcha gotcha. Episode 3 already have me in my feels. So I can only imagine what Episode 5 will do.

You know what...Episode 2 and the bathroom scene...that went to the bedroom...are all Russians like this? Just saying...lol. But seriously...Episode 2 was good. And yes...HOT. And why are all Sashas like that (if you know, you know ;) ). And I was sad about that ending. Cuz Hollander and that bubble. le sigh. And already liking Kip and his friend girl in Episode 3 which I've started to watch...cuz her and her 'GUURL.' Such a cute meet-cute between him and Scott though I can't place the actor for the life of me right now, but he looks sooooo familiar. Oh, am I about to throw something at my tv? Cuz I like so far how they mix the sexual with the romantic really well.

It was the 'you want to come' text and Hollander not getting it that sent me over the edge. lol.

You said it all so well. And as someone who has dated a Russian...YES...that accent.

Halfway through Episode 2 and still loving it so far. And I hollered at the sexting opener. Poor Hollander ain't ready. hehe.

Halfway through Episode 2 and still loving it so far. And I hollered at the sexting opener. Poor Hollander ain't ready. hehe.

AFRAKKINGMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How dare they have her single when her most popular love interests are in town AND SINGLE at the same time as her (jason, ric, lucky) and they did NOTHING.

Ooooo YES, PLEASE. Something to read at work today.

I agree as well. Very much with MVJ, too. Give some substance if possible. Hmmm

I loathe that dayplayer.

Yep. We are still dealing with stuff that popped up from his run.

And God bless her for the quiet lobbying because you probably remember what was on my wish list when PM was announced as HW. Which is what Frank was doing. Pretending. And I believe I ranted about the same thing at the time.

Hopefully he was just poking fun.

I was wondering if Vanessa was playing Joey when Donnell was in town. But I don't think that is no longer the case from what has been shown. It feels like the character has been made weaker.