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B&B finally got me back streaming in July after a long spell. Honestly, the last thing I want to watch is an 'I'm dying' story. Now all of Taylee's scenes are going to be so depressing. Stranger: Taylee keeps repeating that she's back in LA to be close to her family, except she never mentions Thomas/Douglas in Paris. This is absolutely on the writers because no mother would frame it that way omitting her other child.

Taylor has *died* what like 3 times. Finn + Bridget will save Taylee *after* she marries Ridge. This explains why Ridge + Brooke stopped talking marriage months ago. I do like the Prince Omar angle: He invites Ridge + Taylor to visit a clinic in his country. The doors open and there's 50 people in medically induced comas ready to give their hearts. Taylor is appalled, Ridge doesn't know WTF is going on. Omar: These were the orphans you used to read to daily. When I told them about your condition, they all volunteered to *save* our beautiful Princess Leyla. You gave them your pure heart, now honor them by cutting out one of theirs. Ridge: Could we get a spare for Katie? Omar: No.

Oh, now we know why Bridget is coming back. I was hoping that Bridget would try some of Hope's *mints* - you know, the *follow your heart* flavor and make a twisted play for Deacon. AJ definitely has it in her to play a more salty Bridget. Also give me clever 1990s Sheila let her work her manipulative magic to put Bridget in her place.

Well the content/vibe of the Brooke + Taylee scenes was a pleasant surprise. Taylor was supposed to be this world-renowned psychiatrist - but the writers eventually betrayed the character + HT by dumbing down the dialogue and stories. Maybe it's RB's delivery but she actually sounded like the expert doctor she's supposed to be. So Finn gets scenes with RJ and Deuce in the same week? Weird.

@Maxim Taylee definitely works for me. Since RB has been on, TK is actually giving Ridge life. It's obvious he's really comfortable with RB. I could totally buy Ridge/Taylor now. Somehow RB pulled real emotion out of TK during those Phoebe scenes. RB also brings a certain warmth and sweetness to Taylor. What I've noticed most about RB is how quickly and smoothly she delivers her lines. There's an energy there that the show desperately needs. It's clear why she was cast. I'm completely sold.

This has been such an exciting day! As I said in the other thread, TT has always been one of my favorite actors. She is the perfect actor to lead BTG. Thrilled to see KM back in a leading role. I was seriously bummed the way B&B boxed her in. There is no doubt I'll be streaming BTG daily now. I'm certain we'll see a few other familiar CBS daytime actors pop up on BTG. It makes sense at the beginning. I imagine the show will launch Jan 27. Here's why: CBS is broadcasting the AFC Championship Game on Jan 26 in primetime. The primetime Championship game is usually the 2nd highest rated TV show of the year (55MM+). Just like the SB, the next day, the network that aired the game gets a ratings bump. Plus CBS can drop a promo or two because plenty of women watch the NFL. I'm excited. I just hope the show doesn't get continually pre-empted for soccer.

Wow! I'm absolutely thrilled! Jessica was one of my favorite ATWT characters and it's mostly because of TT. Outstanding. Glad that KM is back on daytime. I figured CBS would want to cast some legacy soap actors from CBS daytime. Love the new title! Can't wait.

Random. Gosh, I had a major crush on SEW. She was actually quite an accomplished dancer and performer. Last I'd heard, she'd moved back to the St. Louis area, where she's from. She was very involved in the community so I bet she retired from the industry. Anyway, at least Y&R hired someone with great credentials. I'm sure it's only for a couple of episodes. It'll be interesting to see what brings Amy back.

Yes! I mean Finn was in FC for the Hope meeting. RJ was presumably there 'working' - it would've been totally logical for Finn and Carter to go for a steam after that 'tense' meeting with RJ popping in. As RJ whines about Luna 'not being who he thought she was', Carter cuts him off by saying: 'I feel ya. Yeah, Brad does these random switches. Like when I dated your former sister-in-law, she was a sweet hot model. Next thing you know, *she* suddenly became a completely different person.'

Can we agree if this was B&B in the 1990s... ... the Himbos would've had those two painful scenes in the steam room.

OMG! That clip was so awesome! Seriously, every line was on point. I didn't expect Hope hitting Steffy with the gondola! For the WIN!

B&B's numbers during the past month certainly indicate that viewers (like me) will return when given a compelling stories. Let's see/hope it continues.

@Soapsuds When $B gave Katie that crown after the whole Brooke thing, it was so cringe. Katie, of course, rejected it and through Karen Spencer got 1% of Spencer Publishing, which meant Karen was in control with Katie's 1%. I don't really remember all the details. None of it made a lot of sense because Katie pushed Brill together when she thought she was dying (for like the 6th time). The ugly truth being held from Will is that Katie shares a lot of the blame in the messed up Batie relationship. That's why it's better left alone. HT can do so much more, but when they pair Batie, she loses that edge.

@Soapsuds It's safe to say the 'Katoria' we saw during August is gone. Those were HT's best scenes in years. With Katie returning to her pathetic self, I'm surprised $B didn't pull out that crown and place it on her head.

Terrible: RJ apologizing twice to Steffy + Finn for bringing Luna into their lives. Finn with that constipated look on his face can't even *man-up* and say 'that's not true, she's my cousin.' Luna is 'troubled' 'disturbed' etc. Strange how the Forrester clan didn't go into their typical 'toxic' 'monster' 'murderer' etc. rants. ala Sheila/Quinn. The $B and Poppy scenes were intentionally strange to push the Katie reunion. But will Li get in the way since hopping to your ex's sibling is B&B canon. Not even SC was buying that BS that Liam would kneel at Finn's altar. Aunt Taylee absolutely works for me. Looking forward to KKL/RB scenes. KKL looks great. Great choice dressing Brooke in suits as a contrast to Brooke's Bedroom. Brooke using the phrase 'follow your heart' in her warning to Hope.

It's almost like someone wrote that Deadline article for The Onion. I couldn't believe he was quoted as saying those things. That last paragraph is horrible. Friday's episode was not good. 'Here's some coconut water...' and neither Finn nor WitchLi couldn't bother to text Ridge/Taylor after getting Steffy out of there? Terrible. RB was by far the best thing on it. Like @Maxim, while I'm not seeing *Taylor* - I am watching an actor who actually has presence. You'd never guess this was her 7th episode. I'll treat her as Taylor's half-sister, Tay-lee. I look forward to more scenes where she tears it up with AN + KKL.

Exactly! This reminds me of the way Maya drifted aimlessly for years. When they finally made the character compelling - with the Rick/Maya takeover and the rivalry between Ridge/C2 - they destroyed the character permanently for a PSA and shock value. Such a waste. They could've taken this retcon backstory and made revealed the Luna was really a social climber with an agenda - RJ, Zende, Bill, etc. She could've scared Tom away and blackmailed/seduced Hollis. She could've still caged Steffy, but gotten away with it because no one would've believed her. Basically a new Sheila/Quinn because B&B really needs an instigator.

I expect that both Lunacy and Poppy will be vanquished from B&B by next Thursday, Sept 12. In typical B&B, we'll probably never hear their names again. Same with Tom and Hollis. Gone and forgotten. How long before Liam: 'You know, Steffy, Finn's family is toxic. First, Sheila and, now, Luna. I have to protect my family! You and Kelly are moving in with me. Justin is preparing your divorce papers....'

For all the bad of Tuesday's episode, JMW gave a solid performance in the cage - her voice, facial expressions, her body language/position, etc. It was far more nuanced, yet still emotional than the shrieking one-dimension Steffy that's been overkill. I hope we see more of it. A better approach to Li today: have her fess up to Finn that the reason why Li didn't want Lunacy in LA was that she's always been emotionally unstable due to her upbringing, etc. Li: 'There were terrible incidents, which is why I've always hated your Aunt Poppy. She put her selfish lifestyle above her daughter.'

The Pizza Murders/Lunacy is the first story that has actually worked since the ill-conceived Sheila shooting Steffy/Finn. It was literally misfire after misfire. I stopped watching after the BunHead FBI reveal rewrite and the show only got worse until Monaco/Lunacy brought me back. For the most part, B&B made both stories umbrella stories with different angles. This has been a contrast to the usual single linear story that gets rehashed multiple times in the same episode by all the characters. Has Lunacy been messy? *YES* - in the best possible way. For the first time in 18 months, I can't wait to stream today's episode. Will it last? No chance.

Lunacy has been a real pleasure + as I predicted when Zende returned to do Brooke Bedroom, Brad already had a rewrite to undo that awful choice and undeserved injustice to Zende's character. Thank goodness. Finn turns down Bill's offer to get his people to find Steffy ... so he can go back to the office to have his mother drop by? They're really stretching it so that strong, independent woman Steffy can be rescued by a man. Yuk. Steffy tricks Luna into opening the cage and clocks her. Finn can then rush in. Same SINN reunion, just a better way of reaching it, unless you're stuck in the 1950s. From the mouths of Babes: Finn putting all the pieces together reminded me of how Charlie announced that Maya was transgendered after some pills fell out of her purse.

If Stephanie was held captive, she wouldn't need to wait for a man to rescue her. I mean, really, Eric would be use since he'd be looking for a stapler or cheating on her. Stephanie would outsmart her kidnapper. I'm all for a SINN reunion, but it'd be better if Steffy got herself out of the cage and then Finn walks in. Seeing Steffy so completely defeated and without some sort of plan doesn't work for me at all. It's not like Lunacy is Sheila.

'B!tchy' Aunt Li [BAL] only had extreme disdain for Poppy, which seemed centered around Luna's paternity. BAL spitting so much hate led viewers to suspect it was Jack or Finn. Now, it seems it's been common knowledge that Tom was a serious candidate for that title. Really? Even though she's awful, I doubt BAL would hate on her sister that much because she hooked up with a washed-up singer. And Lunacy knew about Tom her whole life, she's always been a gold-digger, but RJ wasn't rich enough, etc. Then there was that weird scene with BAL + $B in her office about the paternity test. Is it safe to say, this is a complete rewrite? I'm not complaining because the murders gave B&B a much-needed jolt with stories actually intertwining like Steffy *leaving* after the Hope kiss. For the past two months, it hasn't been one story that dominates every episode with every character repeating exactly the same thing about that one story!

@Maxim Bridget + Hope are the *same* character! lol You could take every single Bridget story and insert Hope and vice versa. Your assessment is exactly the way I feel about Bridget after AJ took over the role. AJ is fine and solid actor. However, it's obvious Bridget was not treated with the same reverence or potential after JF left the role. And, during all these years away, they could've at least had Bridget get married off-screen and have some kids. Rick and Bridget are the only two characters that are true 'Forresters' and 'Logans' - they both should be on canvas in some capacity.

Seriously, Lame was preaching about kissing a married person? Liam and Steffy are such sanctimonious hypocrites! Please tell me somebody saw them kiss at least one of the two times. This really needs to be exposed. Lunacy's motivation falls flat. I'm glad the writers countered it with Steffy listing all the things Luna had going for her. It's almost as if they'll be another twist down the line. KKL and AN continue to deliver. Their 'you kissed Steffy's husband' scenes have been some of KKL best work.