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Very good points. Even though the Sprina fandom was vocal at times, the racism and the writers' refusal to commit were always hard to overcome. Chavez leaving gave them their way out (and I'm so glad he left to pursue his career) but the show was always allergic to Sprina. I also expect a Spencer recast once Trina is gone, and he'll be paired with Joss. As for today's show, the tension between Willow and Michael is crackling. They're finally interesting after a much-needed recast. I wouldn't mind an Alan and Monica reunion of sorts between the two. They should plot to kill Drew once and for all. And it's about time someone got concerned about where Anna is!

Roger Howarth and Tamara Braun are great actors, but I still don't get this story at all. And it really didn't need an entire episode that set up an obvious ending. Why wouldn't Nick bring back up with him?

100%. I can't agree with this enough. Trina isn't a character anymore. She's a plot point and if she's written out this year, most will shrug. The writers don't care about her. A stronger story would've been Trina feeling jaded after her first love left and not that overwrought ending. Speaking of Gio, he and Emma are cute but safe. I don't hate or love them.

I loved Sprina but GH got boxed in by the fandom. Spencer didn't need to be killed off. He was a rich, nepo baby and could've easily gone to Europe. But the writers would've been met with intense backlash if he had broken up with Trina which would've been normal in the real world. Instead, the show foolishly killed off Nikolas' son, a Cassadine heir and Trina is just there now.

Good for Jon. GH was wasting him and he's one of the breakout characters of the show. The writers love writing for Joey. Although, I'm not a fan of his story with Vanessa, the fake widow. I also hope Shanice is upgraded next to a series regular. I hate Leslie but I've never been so happy to see her on screen. The Anita breast cancer story is heavy and it feels as if almost all of the characters have solely been focused/reacting to her diagnosis. A secondary story is necessary. Karla looks great. The fit is so loud and bright, just like Dani. She really does give Dani 100%.

I also think they're making Trina so unlikable and irrelevant that they can write her off without any major backlash. As for today's episode, I wish Drew were the one being written off. He's crossed from being an enjoyable villain to go away heat. The writers haven't given him one redeeming quality. Even Sidwell has more rooting value and he just shot someone (although no one will miss Dalton). Everyone is worried about Scout but I can't get over how nasty Drew is to Danny. That's Sam's son. He helped raise him. But now all Drew does is bully Danny and keep him from his sister. Alexis needs to tap into her Natasha Cassadine side and do something. Michael has such an intense vibe to him. I dig it. I can imagine Jacinda seeing his evil side up close if she's secretly helping Alexis on Nina's orders. I do enjoy that Kristina is basically a non factor these days. The same should happen with Sonny.

Judging by the comments, I can skip this episode. The Dani/Vanessa stuff about making a bet on who can pimp out a guy. But I would like to see the Anita clips about her breast cancer story. I do wish they'd tone down the cultural references. They really date the show. Some of my favorite movies and shows create a timeless effect by not boxing themselves in. It feels like the writers want cool points by name-dropping. My friend told me that Izaiah and Eva were the young couple that I should root for, but I think both characters are underdeveloped. The writers bypassed Eva's underdog arc by having her accepted by almost everyone other than Kat (even Nicole is an apologist), and Izaiah feels like a laid-back Jacob. But I may have missed something in his development since I don't watch regularly.

You have so many good posts in here, but this one. 🤣😂 Alas, Katie will not go scorched earth. She'll have another heart attack and HT will get another Emmy. You should really check her out as Victoria Newman. She was truly Victor's heir. Although her hair at times could look as bad as her current wigs. That bleached blonde color was not it. I want to give this fashion story a chance but Brad has such a hard on for Steffy. I just know whatever side she's on will win.

Steve Burton announces he's leaving GH again. He did say he wanted out after his last contract. I also think Tamara Tunie will be nominated for BTG.

This show had me hooked from episode one. Damn. I could've happily enjoyed and binged six more episodes but I think it told the story it needed to. Shane and Ilya were so complicated and messy. I like that both characters were able to exist outside of binary "good" and "bad" roles but Ilya was the one who needed more time to commit outside of letting his mask drop a few times. The Hunter/Kip B-story was very well done. I didn't expect to grab me as much as it did, but I was rooting for them so hard. I love the happy endings that were given to the couples. They were earned and deserved.

DAYS The taping schedule needs to be fixed. I gave up on the show and haven't looked back because the writers can't fix their bad stories quickly enough. A year to 24 months is ridiculous. Y&R Josh Griffith needs to go NOW. The show has never been this unwatchable. BTG Tighten up the stories and add more nuance to the characters. Ditch the dead weight in Ashley, Derek, Tomas and Pamela (sorry Cady). Bold A complete reset and Brad Bell announcing his retirement. GH Stories for Liz, Ric, and Ava. They dropped the ball on what could've been a great love triangle. Maybe Liz and Dante. Joss recast and Sonny backburnered. Reel Drew in because he's such a cartoon, and the Who Done It is a bore. The show improved this year, but feels sterile at the same time.

Body and Soul has to be one of the worst stories in all of daytime. Ever. I know DAYS saves a nickel for taping a year in advance, but they can't course correct in real time. I can't believe that awful story was allowed to go on for as long as it did.

Truly. He was just a star on episode one. I buy him as a villain, romantic lead and anti hero. He drips charisma, too. I'm biased since I loved him on "Queen Sugar," but he holds his own with everyone on the show.

Worst Show: Bold and Beautiful. Just a parody of a soap opera. Best Couple: Xander & Sarah on DAYS. I've given up on DAYS but I liked their drama. Worst couple: Derek and Ashley on BTG. Just put them in a bin. Best new character: Bill Hamilton on BTG. Actor and character were made for each other. Worst new character: Tomas on BTG. Terrible. Just terrible. Hottest new pairing: Dani and Andre on BTG. The chemistry is electric and organic (even if she is his "aunt" but I loved Jammy on GL) Best mystery: Who Shot EJ? on DAYS. I liked it while I was still watching. Best use of history: Sami's rape is revisited on DAYS. Worst use of history: Matt Clark's return on Y&R Worst Return: Whatever the Britt/Nathan stuff is on GH. Runner-up is Lucky's return. Most entertaining character: Dani on BTG. She's all over the place, but Karla Mosley just brings it. Most over-exposed character: Tie between Y&R Phyllis, BTG's Leslie and GH's Sonny. Best/worst breakup: Liz & Lucky on GH. I finally gave up on the show ever getting it right. They were never the same after JJ left the first time. Best casting: Rory Gibson as Michael Corinthos. Finally, a damn good actor meets some good writing. Most ruined character: Trina Robinson on GH. She's written as a mammy child. If the show didn't want me to care about her, they got their wish. Runner up is Sharon from Y&R. All she does is shriek from one episode to the next.

He had Lily Mellgar on and barely seemed to remember their iconic story. He's done it with some other actors, too. He checked out as Sonny years ago, but it's so in your face on State of Mind. I like the premise of the show, opening up about mental health. But every episode becomes about him and his struggles.