Liberty City

Credits for Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte Writers: Micah Steinberg, Stacey Pulwer, Cathy Lepard Director: Allison Reames Smith

Don't insult the deliciousness of the Orphey Gene's food like that! 😯 Wasn't that poised for August, though? 🤔 Or was that another event?

The least of the problems this soap has. 🤣🤣

Mm-hmm, 100% on point. And on account number two or three, at this point?

Watch and form your own point of view; even in its flaws, this soap is soaping.

date: Tuesday, May 20 | Ron Carlivati, Cheryl L. Davis | Shelley Curtis Pack up your crap, Derek. And take that hideous chair with you, but don't throw out the food! We know you have a particular habit of doing that. Anita being nervous about Tracey's arrival is cute, and I love that Vernon joined her. I'm just hoping Sharon will join them soon. Tomas and Eva keep getting ... teased! I appreciate him filling her in on what happened with Dana and Katherine. Dana, what in the world are you working at?! If I saw you with your evil smiles in my hospital room as I woke up, I'd be questioning what nightmare I was existing within. I appreciate the continued evolution of Tomas' backstory and where he's come from. It sounds familiar to what I've heard from others, so it's nice that true history can be nodded to. Derek, there is no way in Hell Jacob and/or Naomi want your stank-gross behind crashing on their couch. Katherine better be careful; she keeps intercepting Dana at all of these places, and if she is not careful, she may become the primary target of her plans. Dante Greene? Is he the Barry Gordy Jnr of the story? I appreciate that Tracy has some genuine feelings towards Anita and their past history. But I appreciate that she is at least open-minded to reuniting with Anita on a personal basis; it'll be interesting to see how Sharon reacts when she arrives (I am guessing). Not the wig washing. Dana's personalities and wigs must be an ongoing gag. But good on Eva for calling her out about being falsely accused of running Laura off of the road. I've said it once, and I will say it again: Katherine should be a detective, because her instincts are sharper than sharp. Notes: Can we stop having the male actors on this show sitting on tables? It's such a pet peeve of mine. Like, chairs exist for your backside to sit on, not tables where we EAT! The top they have Tamara Tunie (Anita) in would annoy the frick out of me if that flower kept hitting me in my chin. I'd be pulling that crap off immediately.

Credits for Tuesday, May 20, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten Writers: Ryan Quan, Scott Sickles, Cathy Lepard Director: Denise Van Cleave

Writers: Ron Carlivati Cheryl L. Davis Director: Shelley Curtis

No one asked for this, just like no one asked for the Little House reboot.

It'd be juicy, juicy, juicy!!!!

date: Monday, May 19 | Ron Carlivati, Danielle Paige | Shelley Curtis Dani and Pamela are a hoot together at the casino; they're really giving me "go girl, get yours" vibes! Katherine is totally on the warpath and is pushing every single male away. Dana is single-handedly selling her daughter out, with the unknown help of Katherine's secret recording. I like seeing both Andre and Ted giving Eva the kind of family she never had with Dana. Oh, is Dani catching onto things where Douglas is concerned? Interesting. Derek is a moron, and Ashley continues to give me a "type A" personality, with a lot of anal retentiveness/OCD. And ew, he's a trash eater. So gross. Oh, Diego, go get it! Why do I feel like Pamela vs. Vanessa is about to become a thing! But get IT, Pamela! Get IT! Not Dana thinking she knows the law when Jacob checked her immediately. Tomas is a smooth talker, and I love it. Hell, even I would fall for him easily. So, Tomas went into the Navy to put himself through law school. Quite interesting. What a nice backstory. The sexual innuendo between Joey and Vanessa while Douglas is listening on is hilarious. It's very obvious Pamela and Vanessa are not friends at all, and that's something I'd love to see play out at some point. Yes, Derek, she wants your ass out. I want your ass out. I'd be throwing you, your ugly-ass named chair and everything else OUT of MY apartment! So, Vanessa let the cat out of the bag. That's interesting timing, but Douglas is still lying to her. Notes: Again, both Jon Lindstrom (Joey) and Cady McClain (Pamela) are in scenes together yet did not directly interact. Kudos to them for showing up and putting the professional work in.

Credits for Monday, May 19, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte Writers: Suzanne Flynn, Stacey Pulwer, Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

Writers: Ron Carlivati Danielle Paige Director: Shelley Curtis (debut episode)

He told The Chicago Tribune: ❝ It was a choice I made because I had itchy feet. ❞ Which, to me, reads he wanted to do things outside of the limits of daytime. And, after that, he did end up returning to Dynasty for an extended run and some other primetime work in L.A. Law.

And they've given us plenty. Sets, outdoor scenes, music licensing, etc. And that was the point of me using DAYS... so. It's obvious the casino set is not intended for long-term use, hence why it's likely it wasn't as evolved as the other community sets, etc.

I didn't say he was or that news came out of his exit; I said: "Once Lindstrom likely wraps up his run," not that he was. 😉 And considering DAYS has shoe-box sets, the casino set on this soap is far from as bad as many are suggesting, at least from my viewpoint. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I doubt it's sticking around for much longer; it's not a oft-used set like Orphey Gene's or Uptown, so it's fine as is. Once Lindstrom likely wraps up his run, I'm sure it'll be dismantled and never seen again.

See, I imagine it as some kind of "private" room within a bigger casino.

Why would it be Ciara with Doug III? 🤔

It wasn't his first appearance, though; per the end credits, he is a principal guest star (a.k.a. recurring).

I did not get that at all.

week ending May 23 Monday, May 19, 2025 – Episode #055 Derek and Ashley reach a breaking point, Dani finally defines the line between sex and something more, Doug scrambles to cover his lies before they destroy everything, and Leslie proves she’s not going down without a fight. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – Episode #056 Anita opens the door to her past, Ashley’s heartbreak threatens to undo her, and Eva leans into the one person who believes her. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Episode #057 The Duprees navigate heartbreak and hard truths as Eva makes a fateful choice about her mother, Ashley and Derek confront what’s left of their love, and Chelsea opens up about who she is — even if it hurts. Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Episode #058 Eva pushes back against her mother’s delusions, Anita and Tracy unpack old wounds, and Nicole, Ted, and Kat confront a chilling possibility: what if Leslie’s lies are just the beginning? Friday, May 23, 2025 – Episode #059 Anita and Tracy finally confront the betrayal that tore them apart; Ted corners Leslie with a devastating accusation; Doug begins to connect the dots about Joey's "friendship" with his wife; and Martin's lack of communication frustrates Smitty.

Not to mention, there are an equal number of men versus women in each opening: seven women and five men (including the core four Duprees).