Liberty City

Writers: Natalie Minardi Slater Danielle Paige Director: Steven Williford

Once again, Ridge: And that fringe on Annika Noelle (Hope) is not cute. A lighter, more side-swept look would have been a more complementary look.

Considering Williams no longer acts and is active in other professional capacities, a recast was necessary in returning the role.

Considering they have yet to switch it up since the reintroduction of this theme, I doubt they are going to do it now. They can barely update the images appropriately, and you want them to rotate them? 🤣 Be happy they got updated (or downgraded, as I would call a lot of the 'new' additions).

Nicholas picking up an addiction to pain pills is not only realistic but also tracks, given that addiction runs in his family (via Nikki's alcoholism). Half a snap for Josh Griffith for taking this route. I'm happy to see the reintroduction of the Dark Horse Chancellor Industries set; however, I do wish it were the original set from the 1990s and 2000s or something remodeled like it (at times, it did give Jabot). edit; Every time I see the mid-episode bumper, I cannot help but feel like that design would have better suited the opening theme.

Exactly. I'm sure she could become shattered (which I would say is a step or two beyond 'cracked').

One might say she's cracking or has cracked...?

He got both in the O.G. opening, which is why he does in the current one.

original release date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | writers: Sara A. Bibel, Judy Tate | director: Steven Williford Thoughts: Saltwater taffy? I am not a taffy fan in the slightest, but good on Anita for liking what she likes and for Vernon continuing to uphold tradition. Va-va-zoom! Dommy mommy Vanessa is very demanding and is red-hot in the red 'fit with her dark wig! Yes, ma'am! I will put that on immediately! Good for Nicole for denying the double date idea; both Bradley and Martin deserve to have their own Valentine's Day date night, especially since last year was such a difficult one for them. Ms Anita? That voice is divine and what a beautiful present but to show the love she has for Vernon by way of song. I admire Dana for trying to lure Marcel into a date night with her... but she is also delusional. Ted and Shanice preplanning for a 2027 Valentine's date night is admirable, and I hope they do get to that point within their relationship. Bradley, you can pause your story for a trip to Costa Rica with your husband for some romantic time in the sun. Joey does not like being in control, but control sure as Hell fits Vanessa like a damn glove! Wow. Bill did get the house. I am shocked he was able to secure it. Dani and Shanice teaming up? Against Dana? Oh, this is going to be juicier than a freshly squeezed citrus. I am howling at Marcel turning down Dana for her invitation at Uptown. And here she comes trying to one-up Shanice with her nastiness. Witch of a thousand names? Dani continues to be an excellent wordsmith. And I hope she never loses that spitfire spirit she has. That last scene was... chilling. It does not look like Ms Dana likes being denied the things she wants. Notes: Bibel and Tate did an exceptional job with today's script. Held some promise of the past and a glimmer of the future. And Williford's eye was very clear with the direction, especially with the final scene with Trisha Mann-Grant (Dana). Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa) was HOT HOT HOT in today's episode. You can tell she was having a lot of fun working with Jon Lindstrom (Joey) in today's episode. Plus, brunette works exceptionally well on her! Giving me Britney Spears' "Womanizer" in that wig. And their scenes were some of the steamiest I have seen on American daytime. I love that we are getting these kinds of scenes. Reminds me of the "Get it On" promos from the 1990s/2000s that CBS Daytime employed. Lami (Izaiah) is still bobble-headed and it's nauseating at this point. Good actor but unwatchable. The continued weaving of characters into cross-storylines is very exciting, and I hope it continues to happen. It sets this soap up in brilliant, classic ways.

Credits for Tuesday, February 17, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten Writers: Suzanne Flynn; Scott Sickles and Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

Writers: Sara A. Bibel Judy Tate Director: Steven Williford

At this point, they should recast Olivia. Even Williams suggested they should recast the role.

Dean LaMont's last credited episode was August 14, 2019, under the executive production of Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith. My guess is this return was possibly brought on by Sally McDonald.

I'm going to keep it cute and just say it is nice to see familiar characters returning, especially Stephanie. That is a shock return from my perspective, and hope it pays off well in the long run.

She's doing outstanding work, and even Melissa Ordway did well pulling from that inner emotion as a mother. I believed everything she was feeling.

I have a bit of hope that Noel Maxam can pull it out of the bag as an executive producer; I feel like Janet was named co-executive producer as a "Hey, we're getting rid of this abuser, and you're leaving us in X time, so why not go out as a co-executive producer?" and she didn't have the tools in her arsenal to really pull that title/role, whereas Maxam does, as he's been co-EP at DAYS before.

Credits for Monday, February 16, 2026: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte Writers: Emily Culliton; Kate Hall and Cathy Lepard Director: Robert Markham

Me to Ridge: He is as insufferable as his daughter. Two peas in a loud-ass pod trying to control their parents.

While I may not buy the storyline or the reasons behind Mariah's decisions (or lack thereof), Camryn Grimes has shown up and worked every single beat of this story. I am ready to see where it goes (although I do suspect I know where it is about to go).

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Tajh Bellow should have been Tommy Jnr "TJ" Hardy ⏤ now going specifically by Thomas. In fact, the Hardy family in general should be brought back. Not only are they connected to the hospital itself, but it would also give Elizabeth some actual family on the canvas. If Matthew Ashford does not want to be like Wally Kurth and pull double duty in recurring roles, then recast Tom Hardy and have him come in as Kevin's replacement as the hospital's psychiatrist. Go find Mark Valley and let him take over like he did on DAYS. Or go way left field and cast someone unlike Ashford and those that came before. Enough time has passed. The history is there. It exists. Instead, Valentini/Varni/Korte/Van Etten would rather continue to play revisionist historians. I've also stated, for some time, that not integrating characters from Night Shift was a huge mistake as well, but that predates Valentini's tenure as executive producer, but it would have been great to continue those stories.

Vault is down; praying it comes back up!