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I really loved the scenes with Smitty & Martin today. Mike Manning did a really great job and I felt for Smitty. I am genuinely buying them as a couple and I really want to know more about Smitty's family and back story.

This makes me so happy, that DAYS appears to have defied the odds and successfully transitioning to streaming. I think this bodes well for the continuation and success of daytime soaps on broadcast and streaming.

BTG is fire!!! It has definitely found it's footing and has exceeded my expectations. Wednesday's episode and the scene with Dani & Chelsea was everything. I wish my 13yo self could have seen a scene like that. Dana/Leslie is absolutely nuts, but I love her. TMG, is just amazing, as is AM. All of the cast is improving and settling in. I can't wait to see how all the stories play out.

I'm just happy that BTG numbers have been so consistent. It's stabilized and found it's footing with production, the acting, the storylines and of course in the ratings. BTG is definitely my favorite soap and has been since February 24, 2025 😊😊😊

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Yay!!! 🥳🥳🥳 This news definitely made my day!!! So happy for MVJ, the cast and crew, and all it's faithful fans.

I really enjoyed today's episode. It showcased a lot of the other cast and I saw hints of storyline potential (Smitty & Bill). Martin definitely has some anger issues and I recall him being overly scared about protecting his family and having all the doors locked, coming out of one of his "dreams". There's obviously a lot going on there and I can't wait to find out more. I'm thinking June is going to be more than just the issue story of the week. I think she just might be related to one or more of our main characters. As for Tomas, yes, Alex Alegria is not the strongest actor, but he's pretty to look at and he emotes something. I'm just not sure what that something is yet.

I just watched today's episode of B&B on Paramount+

Ouch at that 0.14 on Thursday for BTG. These past two weeks have been pretty stellar, IMO. I really wanted the ratings to reflect that.

I need a multi-year renewal for BTG, STAT! This show is very much needed and proves soaps are far from dead. Please CBS, renew BTG 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

There are so many missed opportunities and story beats that could be played out on B&B. Hope was finally able to successfully move on from Liam, with Thomas, and what does Brad Bell do, he ruins it. Hope & Thomas, baggage and all, were really good together. Why Thomas is off the canvas is mind boggling, yet we have a terrible and completely useless character in Daphne still there, please make it make sense. I think Rick is needed on the show too. Have him come back and hook up with Taylor again. That would create some really good drama and cause Ridge & Brooke's heads to explode. And for God's sake just recast RJ and bring Jack to the show as an adult to rip Brooke a new one for basically ignoring him all these years. But yeah, just my opinion 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

After watching today's episode, I don't like how Dante came down on Gio for Rocco drinking. It is so contrived to have this sudden conflict just as the reveal of Gio's paternity is about to be revealed. It's just sloppy and lazy writing IMO.

I don't think Maurice Johnson is a terrible actor, but I do think there was room for improvement. My hope is that Keith D. Robinson hits the ground running and truly elevates the role of Ted. A lot of the actors on BTG are new to daytime soaps and inevitably there is definitely a learning curve. Some are acclimating faster than others and MJ was one of those that was playing catch up. I do wish him the best, though. I truly do love this cast and only want them to succeed and entertain us.

Wow, that really sucks, especially because those were some of BTG best episodes. And sadly, we have the same preemtions this week 😢😢😢

Today, was a fantastic episode. I loved everything about it, including Anita singing, Amazing Grace. I love the family dynamic of the Dupree's so much. They remind me of my own family at times. Martin & Smitty have come leaps and bounds from where they started. I genuinely felt a connection between them and I can't wait to watch it deepen. Dana/Leslie/Sherry/Ana is a piece of work. Her speech at the Dupree's about her "concern" for Eva and then locking her out of their apartment??? She is pure evil, but I love it. I can't wait to see where the Eva/Kat story goes. There's so much potential there. As for Ted, I need to see Keith Robinson in the role before giving my true critique of Maurice Johnson.

Thursday & Friday's episodes were excellent. The build-up was most definitely worth the wait (2 months). TMG, I can't give her enough accolades. AM, was also absolutely incredible. I think the fallout is going to have a ripple effect. The little clues that have been dropped, hopefully, will weave seamlessly to reveal even bigger bombshells for the Dupree's and Martin.

Personally, I'm thrilled she's leaving. I can't stand the character of Summer. I just find it amazing Y&R can't write for Noah or Summer (the next generation) properly and now both characters are off the canvas.

BTG is a breathe of fresh air, finding it's way. There are so many things the show is doing well, really establishing the Dupree's as the premiere family and their importance. The writing is definitely more contemporary, especially the script writers. The cast is pretty big and some of the recurring actors are outshining some of the contract players. I can't wait for the Anniversary party this week!

Wow! I can't wait to see the dailies now.

It is absolutely shocking to me that B&B is doing as well as it is in the ratings. Yes, I still watch daily but these numbers are so much better than they should be IMO. BTG, is still new and their ratings aren't terrible but I want them higher. The promotional push needs to continue full throttle to keep the show in people's minds. GH, these ratings are embarrassing and if ABC doesn't wake up soon, the ratings will drop even further. My fear is they've alienated too many fans to get them back. ABC's lineup is in shambles. Y&R also needs a revamp. JG needs to go and if B&B stays ahead of them, I think JG will be gone sooner than later.

BTG is definitely holding it's own. I'm hoping May sweeps will be fire and the ratings jump up and stay up.

🔥🔥🔥 I want Dr. Flannery back STAT!

I really enjoyed this week's episodes. Obviously, I'm a super big fan of the show and will indulge them to a certain degree. But having said that, they are definitely still settling in and they are having far less growing pains than some of the other soap launches. I am going sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Also, Brandon Claybon is finally more comfortable as Martin and I saw more chemistry between him and Mike Manning. Overall, I really like this cast.

While I'm thrilled we're not losing another daytime drama but B&B is in the worst shape it's ever been. Having watched from the beginning, it's almost embarrassing to say I'm a fan. Maybe I'm brainwashed and don't realize it 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

I'm still encouraged by BTG ratings, despite, the small drops. The show is still getting it's proverbial sea legs. CBS has to be okay with the numbers at this point.