Liberty City

And further proves my belief NBC/Universal Television should have bought out both Sony and Corday years ago.

original release date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | writers: Sara A. Bibel, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Steven Williford Thoughts: It annoys me when people walk in public on their phones (via social media) as if it is not an inconvenience to the rest of us in society. The look of disdain on Nicole's face at Shanice and Ted's date and how attentive Ted is to her just smells of pure jealousy. Lance, you were unhinged on the phone, but now you are tracking Vanessa down in public? Maybe talk to your WIFE, the person who used Vanessa's service. She is the one to blame, not Vanessa. Red market blood plasma? Damn. That is some serious business right there. Lynette is devious, and I love it, and she clearly is keeping Hayley on her toes. It is nice seeing someone who can truly get under her skin and make things happen for themselves. Lance, home slice, you are crossing some lines and acting like a controlling, abusive POS. You might want to look at yourself in the mirror rather than a Lolly's choice to hire someone to sexually please her. Not Tomas telling Bill to go home to Hayley, and then Dani showing up like absolute clockwork with food for them to share. So Chelsea's past habits are well-known to Katherine. That is interesting. But now Chelsea is acting beyond immature. I feel bad that Jacob is shutting Bradley out after he is the one who gave him the tip-off about what was going on. Looks like Joey is going to go after Lance due to his abusive manhandling of Vanessa. He should have just talked to Lolly instead. Nicole wants to lose those cobwebs she has been collecting. Not Shanice telling Ted to hang up some pictures in his hotel room, but she is right. Hopefully an apartment or townhome can come his way in the coming months. Damn, Shanice, you are turned on? Love how forward you are in this moment. Yes, get picked up and put against the doorframe, Nicole. Get that good-ass loving. Hayley, are you really going to have Randy flat-out murder Bill? That is insanity. Tomas, once again, seeing things he should not be seeing. He has got ample ammunition where Bill and Hayley are concerned. That promotion to partner is his! Notes: Bibel and Brown did exceptional work together. They were well-paired. I like the template use of social media on this soap; however, I still do not get the allure of TicTac or whatever it is called. Another social media rotting the brains of those who use it. It annoys me on this soap when men sit down and do not unbutton their suit coat. Unbutton it. Simple. Once again, no one is doing love scenes like Beyond the Gates. NO ONE. At all. Brilliant. Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole) and Robert Christopher Riley (Carlton) have fiery chemistry. They are the pairing we need right now. I hope it fully develops as 2026 continues on.

It's about damn time.

Credits for Thursday, January 22, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte Writers: Micah Steinberg; Louise Rozett and Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

Writers: Sara A. Bibel Jazmen Darnell Brown Director: Steven Williford

Me to Steffy today:

"Dark Willow" is a thing from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and she is one hundred per cent better than the weeping tree on General Hospital.

NO. Hate Murphy. He is a stain.

Congratulations to Michael B. Jordan (ex-Reggie, AMC), who just earned his first Oscar nomination for his role in Sinners.

The last thing we need is anything Murphy-like associated with this soap. Please spare us from that misery.

I don't mean to divert conversation, but in the most recent Soapy release, Greg Rikaart and James Reynolds both discuss that since the move to Peacock, there is less creative interference (from Peacock) in comparison to NBC. Makes me wonder if that's to the benefit or detriment of Days of Our Lives.

Their second marriage was about 2.5 seconds because Nikki went right back to Victor. smfh.

Ringer only ended because Gellar was pregnant with her son, so she opted out of the series. She even admitted that had she continued to do the series, she believes the CW would've given it a second season. And I just don't think CBS gave two craps about The Crazy Ones. Her resurgence since 2021 has been riveting. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is definitely a hot, anticipated role for her, especially after her cameo in I Know What You Did Last Summer (a film that Nicholas Alexander Chavez also shot but was cut from).

We need you doing it more since you manifest things.

At this point, pray for Maurice Benard's retirement. That might be the only way you get her back.

You could threaten to decimate the building, and they still wouldn't listen to you about that.

Do you need a hotline?

Then leave him single and destitute. Just put my Jack and Nikki back together once and for all.

Deidre did not want to be in those scenes; she looked at everyone but Suzanne. Couldn't even hide it.

I am fully aware of that, thanks. 👍🏻 And it's HIPAA not HIPPA.

original release date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | writers: Jamey Giddens, Danielle Paige | director: Michael V. Pomarico Thoughts: It is nice seeing the Richardson/Smith household on a more even-level playing field right now. Good to know that the events of last year have not kept them down. Whew, Jacob... calm down a bit. You are going ham on Marcel, who is an adult, and if he wants to have intimate relations with Fairmont Crest's resident psychopath, then so be it. Carlton, are you trying to one-up Kial after learning he was your stand-in for WinterFest? I sense some jealousy, and I kind of like it, and I do believe Nicole might too. Ugh. The spoilt, self-centred bitch is at her usual, ugly shenanigans once again. She has got to get over it at this point. Do Kial and Vanessa have a shared sparkle in their eyes? I love it. Welp. We have confirmation: Naomi tested positive for the BRCA gene. That is right, Ted: put that bitch into her place where she belongs. A low-life gutter snake whose views are gross. Kiddy gloves are off. She was overdue to be put in her place in the way Ted did. I appreciate that Dr Ahn took the time to talk to Naomi about what was going on with her and her situation. And I felt she gave great advice. Shanice is definitely hot and heavy into Ted, and I can sense that it is returned tenfold from Ted's perspective. But I also understand her hesitation about attending dinner at the country club. Another snap from Nicole about setting her offspring straight about her piss-poor attitude and approach where Eva is concerned. Kudos to Dr Ahn for not outing Naomi about what they really discussed. That was smooth and quite exceptional of her. Not them mocking the way in which Kial spells his first name. Now that is hilarious between Carlton and Ted. Ooo-weee. Shanice read Anastasia like it was an easy-to-read book, and I am living for it. I loved every moment of it. Oh no. The tension between Nicole and Shanice is so much it could be cut with a plastic butter knife. Wow. Notes: Ugh. Not writer2. He is going to be a stain on 2026. Praying that he will be out soon. PRAYING! I know it is not necessarily a chemistry test, but Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa) and Greg Vaughan (Kial) sparkle together much more than Vaughan does with Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole). That is where they should be headed right now, because Duplaix has better chemistry with Robert Christopher Riley (Carlton), and it is undeniable at this point. Jeresa Featherstone is clearly using her 2026 costume budget exceptionally well, and the beneficiary of it is Keith D. Robinson (Ted), whose previous fashions could not compare to what he is wearing. That orange suit is outstanding and looks so good against his skin tone.

Credits for Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten Writers: Nigel Campbell; Louise Rozett and Cathy Lepard Director: Jillian Dedote

Ethan Ray Clark assumes the role of Dominic, beginning Friday, January 23.