Liberty City

week ending May 30 Monday, May 26, 2025 – ENCORE Episode 15599 (O.A.D. 11/26/24) Ric calls Kristina back to the stand at Ava's trial. Liz and Lucky discover that Lulu has disappeared from Turning Woods. Sasha finds out she’s pregnant. Lulu hitches a ride from Cody. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Episode #15719A Brook Lynn and Dante are on emotional overload. Nina seeks Sonny's help. Lois has some explaining to do. Sasha’s anxiety is soothed. Cody is filled with regret. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Episode #15720 Michael's family welcomes him home. Dante and Brook Lynn reach out to Gio. Chase makes an admission. Nina confides in Maxie. Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Episode #15721 Dante confronts Lulu. Michael and Jason debrief. Trina and Kai take their relationship to the next level. Sasha advises Cody. Ned and Brook Lynn have a heart-to-heart. Friday, May 30, 2025 – Episode #15722 Liz and Laura reconnect. Ava counsels Nina. Michael issues a request to Sasha. Curtis has reservations. Alexis meets with Lucky and Kristina.

date: Friday, May 23 | Gregori J. Martin, Jazmen Darnell Brown | Sonia Blangiardo-Goins Dana taking the hotel room luxuries (beauty products, robe) is too real; I admit, I've never done this, but I know plenty that have. Deadbeat trying to romance Bradley, who will continue to cockblock him (as he should). I appreciate the on-going dynamics with Anita and Tracy and how Tracy's continued feelings are built up. And just when I thought Shanice was mellowing out... the gossip is right back out. Good on Douglas for putting her in line. Oh, more history with Vernon! This is very exciting to me. Love this kind of storytelling. Uh-oh, Douglas is [finally] seeing what is being exactly sold by Joey to Vanessa... and I know he don't like it. Good on Ted for calling Dana out on [some] of the twisted lies she's been telling and the manipulation she's been pulling with Eva. And finally... someone is telling her one of the places her crazy ass is going: JAIL! Dang... Tracy's foot is firmly on Anita Williams' neck (not Anita Dupree), and she is not letting it up. I just realised... Dana's mirror is giving the Magic Mirror in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. And she's as delusional as the Evil Queen. Not Dana dressing herself up as Nicole; homegirl is certifiable and needs to seek counselling in a mental hospital immediately. I appreciate Vanessa calling out Ted; however, the continued call-outs at the Nurse's Hub at the hospital are a choice. Uh-oh, who else was caught in the decisions that Anita made way back when? Is it Dante Greene, too? Did someone have his baby? Tracy or Sharon? Or something else? Notes: Keith D. Robinson (Ted) continues to shine; his subtleties in the role are brilliant and do so much in providing Ted the much-needed humanisation he was missing. When are we going to cast Dante Greene? He keeps being named, and when a name drops, we're bound to see it. Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa) showed up to work today extra hard; I loved her conflicted emotion, given Vanessa's own actions in her marriage.

Oh, I'd be so petty and in my head be like, "So, how's my non-job now?" 🤣

Credits for Friday, May 23, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte Writers: Emily Culliton, Kate Hall, Cathy Lepard Director: Tina Keller

Writers: Gregori J. Martin Jazmen Darnell Brown Director: Sonia Blangiardo-Goins (directorial debut for Beyond the Gates)

week ending May 30 Monday, May 26, 2025 – Episode #13130 Phyllis puts Amanda in a difficult position, Billy makes a promise to Sally, and Holden shares a secret with Claire. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Episode #13131 Victor and Adam retaliate against Billy, Lily demands answers from Amanda, and Lauren worries about Michael’s decision making. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Episode #13132 Nikki receives a special gift from Victor, Kyle and Claire put their plan in motion, and Traci returns home. Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Episode #13133 Ashley shares surprising news with Jack, Phyllis confides in Daniel, and Amanda is forced to make a tough decision. Friday, May 30, 2025 – Episode #13134 Family and friends gather to celebrate Nikki, Lily stands her ground, and Dumas sends a cryptic message to Genoa City.

I agree; that would hit too close to home.

I am 💯 with you on this!!

week ending May 30 Monday, May 26, 2025 – Episode #15125 Kayla works to save John. Brady, Belle, and Paul sit vigil with Marlena. Steve deems John a hero. Sarah throws herself into work. Maggie tears into Xander. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Episode #15126 Gabi and JJ search for Ari. Doug III asks Leo for help. Chanel consoles Johnny. Sophia begins the adoption process with Melinda. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Episode #15127 Belle questions Alex. Kate confides in Roman. Johnny runs from his problems. Carrie arrives in Salem to see Marlena and John. Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Episode #15128 Maggie confides in Julie. Belle updates Jada. Kristen refuses Brady's request. Xander and EJ wait for the board vote results. Friday, May 30, 2025 – Episode #15129 Will reunites with Marlena. Johnny feels isolated. Kristen confronts EJ. Brady, Belle, Paul, and Eric all take turns at John’s bedside.

He has for several years now. 🙃

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We are going to have to agree to disagree, because I completely disagree with your assessment. 🤷🏻‍♂️

In truth, Flynn had it on DAYS... he was one the most stand-out talents in what I've considered to be a very stale company of "actors". He, to me, is someone who could really go beyond daytime at this point, and should at some point.

Flynn is too good to be wasted on the role of Michael or on General Hospital. It's bad enough he's going to The Young and the Restless.

To me, it helps solidify Ted as a character; Johnson was stiff (except for his excessive swaying) and could not emote one iota in his scenes. It was a recast that was well done. Knowing what Robinson is capable of doing, he's an asset to the cast. If they've just established it as a soap opera that patients have watched prior, I doubt the characters would appear in-universe; that wouldn't make sense at all.

Because it gives him power over them. That's why, and plays into the idea Bill Hamilton holds power over them, hence his involvement in the Martin secret.

But he's meant to be the outlier of the Dupree family (not Ted). I still think it was the right decision to make, and I am loving Keith D. Robinson in the role. Much more natural, and a wider ranged actor than the limits Johnson showcased.

Which I think is the entire point; I think they might have seen how Maurice Johnson was portraying Ted and didn't like it in comparison to Timon Kyle Durrett's Bill Hamilton.

date: Thursday, May 22 | Teresa Zimmerman, Judy Tate | Michael V. Pomarico Dana trying to buy her way back into Mona's life by way of a frosted doughnut, and she isn't biting, and nor should she. Basic-ass frosted doughnuts are nasty. I love seeing Tracy still in town (and using the alternate staircase in the home). Derek, make your s**t and G-O, GO and do not even look back! No one wants your stank, lazy, crusty, dirty, nasty ass. Love seeing the girls welcoming Nicole back to work; it's a nice community welcome! Katherine is playing this audio recording like it's the latest book craze taking over the world. Uh-oh, Ted, you just outed yourself for speaking to Dana, and we know Nicole won't be happy about that. Nor will the Febreze behind you! Might want to spray it and cleanse your office. Good on Jacob for calling Derek out on his bull, the chair and the moose head. Good on him. Dana is off of her damn rocker; there are more than a few screws loose in that head of hers. I am going to need for Nicole and Ted to take Katherine a bit more seriously. She is smarter than most police officers... she's putting the pieces together. Oh, is that a hint of intrigue on Tracy's face at the potential idea of a reunion for the Articulettes? This is what, the second time Dana has snapped at being called "crazy", right? Yeah, she is unhinged. CRAZY! The drama behind Anita's exit from the Articulettes feels beyond a solo career; could the guy from their past be part of it, too? So, June's real name is Jessica Griffin, huh? That name sounds familiar... right, Ms Anita? So June is just telling the As the World Turns stories. That's a cute nod to another P&G soap opera. Notes: I appreciate seeing a police investigation being taken seriously; it's a refreshing change of pace from other soap operas. Ambyr Michelle continues to give face like no one else.

Credits for Thursday, May 22, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten Writers: Nigel Campbell, Charlotte Gibson, Cathy Lepard Director: Robert Markham

Writers: Teresa Zimmerman Judy Tate Director: Michael V. Pomarico

This, plus they nixed their overnight set crew during the COVID era and never brought them back.