Liberty City

It's overdue; Cyrus should have been killing people since his initial stint. And should have been done since Ryan Chamberlain.

BYE!

Never liked her. At all. Cherie Jimenez was a huge upgrade.

Credits for Friday, November 13, 2024: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten Writers: Cathy Lepard, Stacey Pulwer, Anne Schoettle Director: Robert Markham

The Young and the Restless week ending December 20 (x) Monday, December 16, 2024 – Episode #13021 Sharon takes a big risk to prove her innocence, Billy encourages Phyllis to make a bold move, and Ian reveals details about his past with Jordan. Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – Episode #13022 Jack stands his ground with Billy, Diane vows to prove herself at Jabot, and Nikki helps Claire start a new chapter. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Episode #13023 Nikki shares words of wisdom with Victoria, Jack and Traci recall memories of Christmas' past, and Diane receives support from an unlikely friend. Thursday, December 19, 2024 – Episode #13024 Nate and Amy ask Denise Tolliver (Telma Hopkins) to help find Damian, Sharon and Nick make a shocking discovery, and Phyllis changes course with her revenge plot. Friday, December 20, 2024 – Episode #13025 Tessa falls into a trap, Ian encourages Jordan to play dirty, Daniel keeps up appearances for Lucy, and Nick worries about Sharon's safety.

I know soap-crossovers for actors aren't as prevalent on British soaps as they are Americans, but I do feel like McQueen would suit the role of Louise quite well, and would provide a possible change of vibe. I just enjoy the characters of Ravi & Suki more than I do the other ones. I just... remember them a bit more, if I am being honest. The others can go, because they're forgettable to me. A return for Syed would be cool; I don't think being connected to existing characters would be necessarily needed at the end of the day. Some non-connections could be a nice change. And you did say you wanted a new family, which we still could have, but having past characters return (with little-to-no inter-connecting ties) would also provide that, but with a bit of familiarity to the audience. That's a win-win to me. It looks like Letitia Dean's hair is short and dark under the very-obvious wig. When Sharon returned post-Keanu death, the press sold it as "Sharon's new look," and I was like... her wig? It's cheap as Hell. Don't publicize the wig. Between the bad wig and continually seeing Cindy's tracks, I don't know what's going on in the hair department at EastEnders, but they're slacking. Shirley Carter is prime to me, and I'd love to see her make a strong return to Walford. Again, I do feel like she's the only one who'll get through to Linda, while allowing everyone else to have it for enabling her drinking for as long as they have. Plus, the Dean stuff... it's all there to play. My problem is: I'm not entirely against a new gay role, but... I just don't know if I trust it to be done right in 2024/2025. Yes, British soaps are more well-rounded, but I also feel like they'll miss the mark by a smidge, and it'll be ruined for me. And I definitely preferred Bowden as Ben over everyone else; I know he's disliked, but I enjoyed his work. I know some of my guest returns are dead, but that could play into a flashback/A Christmas Carol type of storyline, which would be cool. As for Cindy Williams, Mimi Keene has had some success outside of the soap. She's done some film work, and from 2019 to 2023 was in Sex Education. She is filming a BBC One series right now, so they'd likely have to recast, which I wouldn't be against. I just need some kind of a shakeup to the canvas. I feel like British soaps excel as shaking up their canvases, and with the upcoming regime change we know it's coming.

Not going to happen under the "writer," who is so tone deaf to things.

Was never a One Life person but, I have to say, in clips from the 1980's/1990's, I can see why many enjoyed the soap. It's much stronger in presentation during that time, under a more effective creative direction than that of Frank Valentini/the "writer". And, may I say: I much prefer Elaine Princi as Dorian Lord. The scenes I have seen her in are just... whew. She held so much command in that role. Yes, Robin Strasser's work outside of the "writer" is better, but she just felt too disconnected for me to enjoy. She gave me Susan Lucci vibes, and that's not good to me.

I kind of wish Michael had set it up, too, but I think Tracy turning it on in frustration of trying to mute the damn game (which I would, too) was brilliant.

Precious Way I just... never bought. She annoyed me, and I never felt she could act. Horrible hire from my perspective. Had I been a casting director/hiring producer, she never would have been in-consideration. Maybe she's improved outside of the role, but... yeah, I never bought her as Chanel, and could not have seen her trying to sell the subpar material the character has had since her exit. Considering I hated Gabi during Camila Banus' tenure, I was sold on that pairing, because it was two characters I could ignore with one stone when they were in scenes together. Eli/Lani is just boring, and now they're slapped with twins? Ugh. Couldn't have happened to a worse pairing.

See, a lot of what you don't like, I do like. Insane how things can be viewed so differently from one person to the next. That fascinates me. In scenes I've seen, Tilly Keeper isn't too bad as Louise, but I could see the need for a recast of the role. What about Lauren McQueen (ex-Lila, Hollyoaks) as a potential recast, if we got the role back? And yes, Sam Mitchell (as played by Kim Medcalf) is needed back, too. The three you mentioned are probably the three of them I'd cut, without hesitation, along with one or two others. Suki & Ravi are the only two I'd likely keep out of the Panesars family unit. I'd honestly love to see the Masood clan return in the form of Syed (with Christian) and daughter, Yasmin. Maybe even a second child they've had in their off-time from the Square? Hated Bobby, so I'm glad that murderer is GONE! It was overdue. I like Peter (and Thomas Law), but I'm not into his pairing and storyline at this very moment. So much more could be done with him that they are not playing. Hoping it changes in 2025 after the anniversary, but we'll wait and see.... Michelle Collins is a GOAT! She rocks everything and has from the moment she returned as "Rose". An icon. Praying she survives Christmas 2024, and exists in the upcoming production regime change. YES! I'd have axed them years ago before some other exits we've had. They've got to GO! They can start with the Party City wig she's been wearing since before she went to jail. It's painful how obvious it is. Invest in a good quality lace front or two. Elaine annoyed me when Harriet Thorpe took the role over, but I've grown to adore this camp woman. She reminds me a tad of Leann Hunley's Anna DiMera on Days of Our Lives. My complaint is how complicit Elaine has been, re: Linda's drinking. Know who would've stopped it full-stop on day one? SHIRLEY CARTER! Shirley wouldn't have put up with it for this long... bring back my girl Shirl and get this family/the Vic into damn shape. As for Anna/Gina, both girls are "bleh" to me. The roles are thankless, but I think both actors are doing what they can with the sub-par, ill-developed characters they've been dealt. I just wish more of the history between Cindy/George and their time together had been explored, via flashbacks etc. Those are the beats I am missing. Johnny, to me, was re-introduced to vill the void of Max Bowden's exit as Ben Mitchell. I'd love some romance for him, because Charlie Suff is absolutely adorable. Again, returning Christian Clarke/Syed Masood could be an exciting shakeup. Possibly even Danny Pennant? Considering Danny relocated to Marbella, maybe he could inter-weave into the Cindy/George saga, especially since he was once considered a suspect in Lucy Beale's death? The juice of it all! List of returns / cuts I'd make in 2025: Full time returns: Ben Mitchell (Christmas 2025 return) Christian Clarke Danny Pennant Sam Mitchell Shirley Carter Syed Masood Yasmin Masood Guest returns: Beth Williams Cindy Williams Danny Mitchell Nick Holland Owen Turner Steven Beale I'd axe the following without much hesitation: Bernadette Taylor Mo Harris Reiss Colwell I'd strongly consider axing: Bianca Jackson Billy Mitchell Callum Highway Denzel Danes Honey Mitchell Howie Danes Sonia Fowler I wouldn't axe but wouldn't mind if any of the following went: Anna Knight Felix Baker Freddie Slater Gina Knight Kim Fox Lily Slater

She grated my nerves; Raven Bowens was a complete upgrade (to a character that I feel like we never needed). I've hated Eli from day one, so when they got together, I kind of just... got angry, and I tune them out JJ/Lani were a superior pairing, and might be my favourite JJ pairing of all-time.

Oh, see, I am fully hooked back into it. So good. so, so good.

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Pretty sure I'm taking a break after finishing the seventh season today.

Nicola might be my favourite new character in a long-ass time. And I find the actor to be riveting. You might be the first I've seen not like the actor/character at all.

The moment Sharon Osbourne left is kind of the moment I began tuning out of watching clips/episodes (if I was channel surfing), because it felt like an ever-revolving door of people, and their pretty stable lineup was something I always appreciated (in comparison to the looseness of The View).

So much potential with Shawn-Douglas never tapped into; I vaguely remember Jada's annoying-ass sister. Almost as annoying as the first Chanel. And the fact Lani had better pairings than Eli really pisses me off, too.

Days of Our Lives week ending December 20 (x) Monday, December 16, 2024 – Episode #15010 Brady declines Belle's request. Justin asks Maggie to testify. Shawn shares information about his personal life with Roman. Kate explains to Philip what has her so afraid. Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – Episode #15011 Stephanie hides her true feelings. Belle presses Sarah to tell the truth. Xander and Philip finally learn who has the rightful claim to Titan. Johnny apologizes to Alex. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Episode #15012 Gabi realizes she’s being insensitive with JJ. Felicity learns the truth about Cat. Chad shares some bad news with Jack and Jennifer. Thursday, December 19, 2024 – Episode #15013 Julie chides JJ for spending time with Gabi. Javi intuits that Gabi has feelings for JJ. Tate receives life-changing news. Friday, December 20, 2024 – Episode #15014 Ava and Brady's date doesn’t go as planned. Jennifer questions Julie about Doug III's past. Tate vows to help Sophia. Maggie advises Holly to take things slow with Tate.

Absolutely!! I agree.