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That runway fantasy was a complete miss. We all know what's really going to happen when LOGAN's line debuts on the runway - Katie will have that long foreshadowed heart attack after she sees Brill in a compromising position - hopefully livestreamed with little to the imagination. We're overdue for a Brooke scandal and the pieces are falling into place: LOGAN, dredging up Katie's resentment, showing those hot Brill flashbacks, the out-of-the-blue Xmas peace with Steffy, which opens the door to the next major piece: Ridge, with Steffy's blessing, hands Brooke the co-CEO position so he can focus exclusively on designing after Eric gives his new designs to Katie. I just hope this develops over several months and not weeks.

It's a blessing and a curse. Blessing: B&B's ability to wrap a S/L that isn't working, erase it from the canvas and pivot to the next story is unparalleled in the modern soap world - Brooke's alleged drinking problem, Nicole wanting custody, etc. Curse: Exactly your point - plot driven, no real character evolution that sticks, etc. That said, I'll take LOGAN v FC fashion battle over anything we've been dished during the past 4 years. It's been awful. KKL is criminally underrated as an actor. When she's part of theses Emmy-bait scenes, KKL has this ability to be equally effective and present without attempting to out-act, out voice or one-up her scene partner. It's a rare skill. I actually thought today's dialogue with Katie explaining why she suppressed her resentment during the past decade was quite good. It's not a stretch that Brooke forbidding Katie from using LOGAN would cause it all to surface. For years we've been hearing how the Logans are underappreciated at FC and that they'll never be equals, etc. On the surface, you'd think Brooke would be proud that to have a fashion house named LOGAN. However, this proves what I've always believed - Brooke doesn't want the Logan name out there as a public reminder of her roots. As Katie pointed out, she's Brooke Forrester, it's Brooke's Bedroom, it's BeLieF, etc. She had decades to incorporate the Logan name into one of her lines, but chose not to.

The networks are actively touting the L+35 ratings for PrimeTime. The numbers are enlightening - demos are 2-5x higher than the Live+SD. Viewership tends to double. Based on what we've seen with DAYS/GH, I'd be shocked in the three CBS soaps aren't doing solid numbers on streaming. Soaps also offer streamers 52-week original content - no other scripted shows can do that.

I'm glad I started recording the day $B gifted 'LOGAN' to Katie. Honestly, this is the most interesting story Brad has developed in years. It's definitely a nod to the BeLieF ownership, which is hands down, B&B best storyline. KKL and HT have absolutely nailed it. KKL's delivery has been superb - it's very Stephanie like - cool, condensing with a hint of superiority. I could totally envision SF delivering KKL's lines in a similar manner except to Brooke. (Stephanie telling Brooke she can't do this and that - like the old days.) And, kudos to Brad having Katie go there with $B in an absolutely cutting way, especially the part about $B having faith in Katie's business acumen - both at FC and LOGAN. Wow! Now that's history-based drama that needs no retcon. It's unfortunate today's episode was littered with those offensive PSA scenes. Thank goodness for FF.

I thought BM might return for Xmas. Needless to say, I was disappointed she didn't even call out TGVN to Lily. On the plus side, the Lily/Traci scenes were done well. OC Nikki slithers back to the Ranch to collect whatever rare, collectable toy$ Victor got her. Gross.

Merry Christmas @soapfan770 !

Oh, Portia. I'll say having her on the stand to reveal all her sins was satisfying. Now, Trina, if you had just told your parents the truth about the destroyed evidence, all of that could've been avoided. OC, the writers how to do it that way for maximum impact. Willow's horrified look when Drew told Alexis that she wouldn't see Scout for the holidays. The next scene should've been Willow convincing Drew to let Scout see her family. While I like the softer side of Ava with her besties, I'd love to find out Ava is secretly working with Sonny to take down Sidwell, who seems quite smitten with her. Ava definitely would have motivation to protect Lucas.

Since I've returned to GH, I've only skipped three scenes - Brad/Britt - those two are horrible together. GH spent the past 6-8 weeks doing a pretty great job course correcting Britt, and then they put her in this garbage? Oh, and I just saw the clip where Brad, who was on duty, tried to blackmail Michael into sex. What? Could Stone Cold Michael please take out this trash permanently? Based on what little I've seen, no one could possible miss that character.

I'm waiting for BM to return so Traci can remind Victor that he has an Abbott heart.

I hope so! I'd be incredibly disappointed if Eric joins them. I could see Will joining his parents to create some sort of faux conflict with Electra. The holy grail for me: Ridge steps down as co-CEO to focus on designing + Brooke gets co-CEO with Steffy. Brooke really should be leading the company in some capacity.

I decided to watch today for the first time since Chance was unceremoniously tossed aside. I thought the costuming was refreshing and flattering on all the actors. The win goes to dressing Chelsea as a 50s dutiful housewife on the night she realizes Adam's loyalty to Victor will always win. There's no doubt that Graz is MS's best screen partner - even better than SC. The rapid fire way he spit those lines - basically saying everything the audience feels about Phyllis - in a humorous manner. In reality if anyone else said those lines, they'd come across as mean spirited. I am surprised at the chem between CK + BF. I absolutely didn't feel it in those early scenes, but there might be potential. Can Josh please stop writing Devon as such an absolute downer? When was the last time Devon had anything positive to say? We know Bryton can do so much more. EB was really struggling in this episode. I can't recall another time when his delivery of every single line was off. Eh, he's 84 and I respect that he still wants to work. Honestly, I'm grateful I can tune in to Y&R after a hiatus to see TGVN ruling the roost. As we all know, it won't always be this way.

What a weirdly worded spoiler for a married, monogamous couple. JMW's being wasted in this milquetoast version of Steffy. I actually put B&B back on streaming DVR because of the rival fashion house. I'm curious if this will actually stick or be done in 3 month. It seems like tomorrow is the day to start.

Brad is clearly on a mean streak because these characters are illogically acting hateful: Katie being marginalized because of Lunacy now. OC when Lunacy was arrested after caging FC co-CEO + committing two murders while she was a FC intern - it was OK. Bridge forcing Eric into retirement out of the blue - we're not talking about some business relationship - this Ridge's father and Steffy's grandfather and the father of two of Brooke's children. Really? The omitted spouse at Lope wedding. And why wouldn't the invited spouse fight for their inclusion? None of these make sense - not even #3. The audience is willing to accept plot-based drama if it leads to compelling stories, but this stuff isn't even good.

AW - Nancy Frangione. Susan Keith was perfectly fine, but Nancy took Cecile to a soaring heights. I was floored when the recast happened because I knew Nancy as boring Tara on AMC. But, gosh, if she didn't light up the entire show. My entire family loved Celice, including my dad and brother - who got hooked on the show because of her.

Repost from the spoiler thread: Dec 2023 - Eric is dying or not Dec 2024 - Eric's stapler is being taken away by Carter Dec 2025 - The Combo Remix! Eric's health is in question + Ridge wants to take away Eric's stapler You know, I hope this actually ends up being a legit story. B&B has been such a mess since Brad decided to have Sheila shoot Finn/Steffy - almost every S/L has been a complete thud. Soaps have slumps, but B&B being this off for this long is frankly shocking. I'm still following - not watching - the show in the hopes that it gets it right again.

Dec 2023 - Eric is dying or not Dec 2024 - Eric's stapler is being taken away by Carter Dec 2025 - The Combo Remix! Eric's health is in question + Ridge wants to take away Eric's stapler

Feb 5, 2025 - it's on Hulu under Season 62.

Perfect assessment. BF is a solid actor, which is why he stood out at DAYS. On Y&R, he's not even in the top 15. Top to bottom, Y&R's cast is impressive. A huge difference from shoestring DAYS. If JT ever left, I always imagined he'd be a solid recast for Billy. Oh, well. I wish him the best, but I could see Sony trading him back to DAYS - and, yes, replacing the recast.

Couldn't agree more. LLB not only has the vision, but also a deep understanding of what draws fans into soaps. I wish her and Martha all the best.

This is B&B. Just because you saw a white girl on screen doesn't mean a thing - see Luna/Zende.

Exactly. After they clearly realized LY was great, they actually managed to free her with double combo of Finn being her father + $B getting her the pardon. I knew things were headed off-the-rains when out-of-the-blue $B kicked her out as soon as pardon came through - like why? Anyway, we know it's surfer girl who got run over + no way did Lunacy breakout of jail to tell Will she miscarried. She'll be back, but it won't be a long stint.

So it's Katie's fault that the co-CEO's husband got his aunt pregnant with a psycho? But it wasn't a scandal when the former intern: killed two people at Brooke's baby daddy's pizza joint, kidnapped the co-CEO and dated the other co-CEO's son. Yeah, B&B TMZ wouldn't have waited 15 months to break this story. This stuff is why I simply won't give B&B my streams. I keep reading the dailies looking for a reason to tune in, but I can't. Why place all the drama in Lisa's very capable hands only to have her exit? There isn't a single story of consequence right now. Very odd.

Have charges been filed against Li? Has she lost her hospital privileges? Had her medical license suspended? What she did is not some minor, random act. I'm sure it was common knowledge she did the same thing for Finn. It's a disturbing pattern. They sure were quick to hold Grace accountable. I guess Li gets a free pass because Brad can't be bothered. Li has some serious anger issues (strangling Poppy, jabbing Jack) as well as numerous ethical violations. Maybe that's why she and Sheila have bonded!

When Laura opened the trunk, Genie killed it! OC, Dalton's was shot, but Laura would have no way of knowing that. Does anyone else feel like Krisinda is inevitable? Far more chemistry than Mody. Unexpected payoff of the week: Gio/BLQ. I figured Dante's rant would give BLQ an opening, but I didn't expect a hug and calling her 'Mom'! It was so shocked, I shed a tear. OK, the past 10 episodes did wonders to flesh out Britt. The writing the first 3 months just made her so unlikable - and not in the good way. I still can't stop laughing at Carlo's 'Jason Morgan' imitation. I can't stop watching that clip. It's like they finally figured out how to utilize CR in a way that make Sidwell less of a carton villain and someone worth watching.

From the B&B No Random Events files: Others have lived at the beach house, but only Will has had to deal with surfers using the shower....so here it is: surfer girl was the one killed. Why? Surfer girl put on Lunacy uniform after Luna stole her clothes. Of course, when Baker saw a mangled up female body with dark hair in the uniform, he assumed... It's least it's better than a toe. You're welcome.