Liberty City

Boom. Another exit. This new regime is shaking things up. Wow.

Yup! Plus, her pairing with Patrick was long-requested from the fans (at least from what I saw on social media), and it is clear: Kelly Monaco has chemistry with a lot of other men on the canvas. Hell, even her relationship with Greg Vaughan's Lucky was a nice change of pace. It kind of reminded me when Sabine Singh's Greenlee was paired with Aidan Devane. But, it feels like there is someone there behind-the-scenes (like Disney-ABC Television Studios) demanding she be latched to Steve Burton's leg. At least when Billy Miller was cast as Jason (a vast improvement over Burton) it felt different, because it was clear there were attempts to return Jason Quartermaine in a sense, and then Burton quit The Young and the Restless and was quickly scooped back up. And, honestly, the way his return should have been written is that Burton was Drew and Miller remained Jason. That would have been a much more intense storyline; Carly, Sam & Sonny all loving Miller's Jason, yet there's this man with Jason's old face (Burton) and it creates an emotional conflict. That would have been a story to tell, and I honestly think Miller would have stayed on the soap. Instead, they bent to satisfy Burton and Burton only. And it was abundantly clear: Monaco looked disinterested in being re-paired with Burton, especially during the D.U.D. storyline. Tajh Bellow should have come on at Thomas "TJ" Hardy Jnr, and they should have simply retired the character of TJ Ashford. Age-wise, he's a bit younger than what Tommy Jnr should be but, it's still relatively fine, and it would have given Elizabeth a genuine family member. For the first time in a long-ass time (since Ryan Paevey's Nathan), I genuinely feel like Kirsten Storms is being properly paired, and the scenes yesterday (which I strongly suspect were not written by the exiting regime) felt nicely written and really character-driven. If it's a genuine hint at what's to come from the incoming regime? I'm very excited about it, then. Oh see, I liked Hudson West in the beginning, but since around the time of Charlotte entering into his orbit I feel as if he's gotten... worse? I will say he's better than serial killer James Nigbor. I'm really enjoying Asher Antonyzyn as Danny, Enzo De Angelis as Aidan (who I need more of), and the recently returned as Finn Francis Carr as Rocco. Carr is green, but I feel like if he were given more material he would really grow into the role. But for the love of fücking God, I know you don't like Britt but the one thing she did right was name that poor child Ben. I just hope the new regime focused on the next generation and graduates the current scene from where they are.

I'd be more terrified of the real world, honestly... 'cause woof.

The problem is: I don't find that Maurice Benard & Laura Wright have romantic chemistry, and their Sonny & Carly work better as friends / enemies. Benard had more romantic chemistry with Tamara Braun & Sarah Joy Brown. He was wasted. Absolutely wasted and then insulted by the "writer". I'd kill to have AJ back.

Those three pairings were palpable.

Quick bangs with Ava & Elizabeth! Liz fans pissed the re-write went from Jason going to Elizabeth to Jason going to Carly, LOL!

Grey Sloan Memorial.

Mhm, it would be a win-win, in my eyes. Plus, there are ways they could even potentially build permanent sets if there is enough backing and support for The Gates.

That won't be happening, LOL.

I liked her, but mostly because I hate Lexi Ainsworth's first run as Kristina, so to me it was an upgrade.

Oh this is class personified.

Just being honest, LOL.

If they did Atlanta... what about using Tyler Perry Studios? Don't want him involved, but his studio lot is impressive, and could work to their advantage.

SAME! Much preferred Guy Wilson!

Nope; I can only imagine his reaction to Epiphany, given his reaction to Bobbie. That'll be heartbreaking.

Highly doubt it; just be thankful Sean Dominic, Bryton E. James, Christel Khalil & Brytni Sarpy are on the cast as they are, because that's likely all we're getting.

The monochromatic sets of the mid-2010s, due to the horrible One Life cameras, was such a disappointing look for the show. I'd love some colour thrown in, too, but I just don't think that's the style right now (judging from HGTV). "Color" equates to "dated" right now, as unfortunate as it is. It's also why I was disappointed when Elizabeth's house was painted Chancellor Mansion blue from the original woodwork. It changed everything that felt different to feel.... the same as other sets.

Insanely amazing work by Nancy Lee Grahn.

Soap media, especially today, is likely too scared for an exit interview. Gone are the days of Michael Logan. The last exit interviews I remember are Shelly Altman & Jean Passanante (via Michael Fairman) and Sally Sussman (via Daytime Confidential).

Feels like a lot of the heartier-type scenes feel reworked.