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Kind of astonishing that today’s episode managed to pack in a whopping 33 characters. What other soap can pull that off these days?

This show is weirdly love triangle averse but today reminded me that an Emma/Gio/Trina triangle would’ve eliminated the need for Kai altogether.

Maybe Ezra Boyle did it as a favor for Sidwell, to cover up the bribery and murder of Judge Heran? He’s certainly an expendable character.

We’ve only had, what, 3 days of the trial, so I can’t say I’m bored yet. The best part has been Drew trying to bully Alexis about how to do her job. It’s as if the writers are trying to exorcise their frustration at every old blowhard straight white man they’ve ever had to work with lol. Does anyone else think the trial is a convenient way to get underused contract players to fulfill their guarantees before the end of the year? You have people like Liz and Kristina popping in for half an episode and Trina sitting there silently.

I totally agree with this. Willow’s character arc is one of the show’s more coherent tbh. Cynthia Watros was so funny on Friday’s ep, sanitizing the office, etc.

Howling at John trying not to out Susan Flannery via her relationship with Fannie Flagg.

At least Swickard declined to shave his chest for once.

I will never understand why another soap didn’t immediately snap up Avery Kristen Pohl.

Sonny’s reaction when the rescued dogs rushed into his house was the most authentic take Mo’s delivered in years.

I think the only thing left is to pair Joss with a woman. Cast Victoria Konefal as her new WSB handler and put them in a triangle with Kristina.

Yeah, Gio’s offscreen origin story (the actor auditioned for one of the teen parts but was a little too old, yet Frank got 😍 and immediately created a contract role for him) led to a bit of “catch as catch can” as far as the character’s development is concerned. He did nothing but smile and play the violin for 11 months.

I think Rory is a big improvement over Chad; he’s opened up a ton of new possibilities for that character. And yet, I find myself still wishing that he would loosen up a bit in the role. He’s a little…clenched? I felt bad for Trina having to rely on Kai for comfort after she belatedly found out Portia is pregnant and they carted Curtis off to the police station. If Spencer were there he would’ve followed them to the PCPD and started threatening lawsuits. Surprisingly effective: the argument between Marshall and Stella. Vernee Watson really sold the anger and the hurt. Obsessed with Alexis, Liz, and Nina’s faces of disgust during the wedding. Willow throwing a bouquet into a crowd of four was hilarious and Scout catching it was gross. The Brook Lynn and Gio scenes were nice and not too repetitive. The performers have a real rapport; Gio has turned into one of those actors who you can throw into a scene with anybody and he clicks.

I really hope Laura doesn’t get reelected. She doesn’t deserve it. Imagine her campaign staff, freaking out at the Metro Court as election results come in while she’s hanging out with Sonny.

Agreed.

Exactly. It’s ridiculous.