Liberty City

Overall, happy with the performance of Beyond the Gates (although, it deserves more), but the Women 18-49 Rating is disappointing.

Someone we know of, or someone new?

Finola, as far as I know, hasn't taken annual breaks for the past few years.

date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Sara A. Bibel, Lynn Martin | Phideaux Xavier Look at Anita using her influence and money to ensure Dana is handled. Dana, sweetie, I get why you are trying to help Peaches in this way, but you are absolutely overextending her when she should be getting her rest. Welp... I guess Carlton is out, based on that phone call. That blows. Adios, Dr Fitzgerald! So it was Eva whom Samantha called... for money? Honey bunches, that is not entirely appropriate now, is it? Ouch... this double date is cold in so many different ways, and of course the spoilt bitch has not learnt from her last public discussion at Uptown. She will never, ever learn. So, Shanice knows someone who she could set Nicole up with...? Someone tall, dark, and handsome? Uh-oh. What are Anita's test results? Why do I feel like we are about to get something along the lines of cancer or Alzheimer's, etc. Tomas wanted out of that lunch date and I do not blame him. Whew. The tension could be cut with the dullest of dull butter knives. Of course Dana would go to Nicole with the so-called emergency (a.k.a., Peaches). Marcel manning the security gig at Winterfest is going to end poorly. I just have that innate feeling. Samantha's idea, on paper, is solid, but it is going to need a lot of tweaking to truly be effective. And of course the spoilt bitch who got Samantha grounded would have some shït to say. Of course she does. That is right, Samantha: call out the spoilt bitch on ruining things. Put that shattered mirror right up. It is very sweet of Nicole to talk to Peaches; she did not have to do that. It shows her strength of character. Anita is making her way around town. First the Police Station, then Garland Memorial, and now Uptown. She is the woman of the moment, I would say. Aunt Melba? Sounds like someone we all have in our family. We all have an Aunt Melba. Dr Rollins, huh? Cannot wait to see that face that caused Nicole's breath to be taken aback. Notes: Great work today by Bibel and Martin; a few hiccups here and there, especially from Martin, but overall, a solid day in terms of the script work. I adore seeing Tamara Tunie (Anita) mix it up so much today as a woman, then as a mother, and then as a grandmother.

Credits for Thursday, December 4, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten Writers: Micah Steinberg; Stacey Pulwer and Cathy Lepard Director: Denise Van Cleave

Writers: Sara A. Bibel Lynn Martin Director: Phideaux Xavier

Ok, that was a good-ass fakeout. I liked that a lot.

Is it a Newman trait to be forced to take substances? First, Jordan IV-fed Nikki alcohol, and now Mitch is forcing Noah to take drugs? Whew. What lessons Josh Griffith likes to teach audiences.

Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun are doing some good work today; their chemistry is definitely working to their benefit.

I think right now things are just being chem-tested across the board. Again, I don't necessarily see them as endgame/long-term, but even just a short-term fling would be cute. 'Houseless' more so emphasises the lack of a physical structure that 'homeless' does not. Especially where people view Earth/their town as their home, while regarding the lack of a physical dwelling as their house, etc., which I am very appreciative of.

Genuinely do not believe Vernon is cheating. At all. It does not feel in-character for him, at all.

date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Jamey Giddens, Jazmen Darnell Brown | Phideaux Xavier Vanessa continues to want her cake and to eat it, too. I love a strong woman who goes for what she wants. And I just know she is itching to set up Joey in the long run. And it will be delicious. Eva and Izaiah definitely have some amazing chemistry... but when did they appear to become relationship status (based on how they greeted each other)? I do wonder why Vernon is itching to close in on Martin's campaign. It makes me wonder if he has something more... pressing up his sleeves? June is doing fantastic work and has adjusted quite well. I just hope she is able to find some downtime outside of her work life. That balance is needed. A date to Winterfest? Vanessa, darling, are you planning a Dana-style reveal and showdown? That could be juicy. Dr. Mercer sounds like nightmare fuel. I would absolutely hate him having for my doctor. Truly. And alas, the classic trapped-in-elevator trope. Love it. Aw, Tyrell, I cried too when Dobby died. He was a free elf and did not deserve to die in that way. Good on Eva for handling the elevator situation quickly and promptly. A quick Shanice backstory. That was cute. I need more of that sweeter side of Shanice to come out and play and less of the nosy nurse she comes across as. The ganging up of Samantha and Tyrell on Martin over the idea of a health clinic is hilarious. But I do hope it leads to something from both of them. Samantha, you dumb-ass bïtch. Why would you do that? If it is Nathan... Not Diego wanting a re-up of his Vanessa time. What a cold and chilly reception from her. Ooh. So cold. Joey versus Vernon could be interesting. Very, very interesting. Notes: Another disappointing and subpar breakdown by writer2, but thankfully, Brown is such a consummate scriptwriter that it helps level out the inconsistencies and irregularities. Seems like the coffee café set is expanding bit by bit, and I like that. Shows signs of a potential long-term set and its stability. The ongoing chem-testing between Ernestine Johnson (Shanice) and Keith D. Robinson (Keith) is something I am vibing with. They both work exceptionally well together, and I could see them becoming something. Maybe not "meant to be", but something nonetheless. The use of the word "unhoused" by June is so nice to hear. Normally, you would hear the more dated term "homeless". David Lami Friebe (Izaiah) seems to finally be lessening his bobblehead... not as much as I would like, but it is getting there. WTF is "the gritty"? These social media "dances" are ridiculous to me. Must be on the TicTac platform.

Patrick is not dead; Patrick and Robin live in California with their son, Noah.

Credits for Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte Writers: Nigel Campbell; Louise Rozett and Cathy Lepard Director: Tina Keller

Writers: Jamey Giddens Jazmen Darnell Brown Director: Phideaux Xavier

We are really about to get Eric vs. Ridge, aren't we? 🤣

This Matt Clark story may not be the best, but it truly is better than the AI bull we're dealing with back in Genoa City.

Zander can stay dead and his second role can remain gone with Rebecca, Emily's retconned twin.

Dansby is a script editor, a title she now shares with Skyy Sandifer. Montgomery is the continuity producer.

Not the first time he was credited; since the beginning, he's been the show's continuity producer. His first breakdown aired on August 18.

I don't know if I'd buy that one, unfortunately. But I would certainly be open to it.

See, I liked it; I mean, yes, they could have easily used Timon Kyle Durrett and Karla Mosley for those scenes, but I thought it was a unique touch for them to cast 'younger' versions of those roles for those scenes.

Well, Curtis is a weak little bitch, so he needed a woman to hold his hand.

Exactly. Like, pipe down.