sheilaforever

It was a weird ride but throughly enjoyable - re: the Emily O'Brien interview.

You are absolutely right that binging elevates the slow pacing to actually care what is going on with everyone at TREME. That said; I always 3-5 episodes within a two weeks and then left for many months because it just never held me interest and my +1 quit the show with the finale of season 1. Currently watching: HOMICIDE - season 4 on AmazonPrime. My least favorite season so far, but they still manage to throw out some fascinating episodes left and right. Great show! In my last episode, they suddenly gave Melissa Leo a dual (whaaaat!?) role which was corny as hell, yet very watchable. Next stop: season finale. FARGO - season 1-4. Season 1 was excellent and Coen brothers worthy. Season 2 was a total clusterf*ck with a great cast but weird plotting. Season 3 was brilliant yet again thanks to Ewan McGregor and boasting a runners up for best villain. This remains Milo from Season 1, though. In Season 4 - for reasons beyond my understanding - the headwriter thought it would be smart to reuse the plot line from the crappy season 2. WTF!? The cast is excellent again amidst some weird writing choices, but maybe it will pick up!? The arrival of Timothy Olymphant at least prevented me from dropping this season immediately and continue straight with the final season. Let's see if the second half of season 4 is worth it to keep watching. DARK WINDS - season 1 and 2. Zahn McClarnon as the lead is captivating TV. I also like the setting and incorporation of Navajo culture elements in this show. That said; season 1 with its mystery elements was a lot better than season 2 which was a mere crime story. A boring one no less. It was nice to see Jeri Ryan again, though. HOT IN CLEVELAND - Season 1-4. I watched this Betty White vehicle more or less during its original run. Apparently, I missed some episodes and the show has aged well thanks to it's cast and some outraegously funny plots. Hello, Mrs. Ladypants! Some episodes are very much forgettable, but all in all this is my bedtime treat for the last couple of months. WIll start with season 5 tonight...

They paused for several years but like a year ago, they published two more DVD box sets. 50 instead of 25 episodes, slightly cheaper (44 EUR vs. 25 EUR)... https://www.amazon.de/Reich-Sch%C3%B6n-klassischen-Folgenanzahl-Fernsehjuwelen/dp/B0D72225TJ/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JlDpSxGGC6fPQE4QCNbgu7wGZZtl9TDZ0V08Z4Fl3tS1iTpqHa-tWl2yWzjC4CY-TxrCjqhqzxstlbJ9DOoZ8fbq0N1WAs4TyQpWJtfwRaodpq26Yjl058LivRGPGsEbzneu0PAV2es4JMWxmG5MOlem22EkMBYSgY4PmOvf5toUFkoEan55ABqBfMjqq8DRlA7_kbIkNTtj8tGnY_5yQiT46Vb9NAlBvrOfW-J5DgTShkT_TDvE9Zvavx2sFRlKv-m3RX4q5-RKWR9SsDjfohtQuXfwivp-wqL03pZZ_7k.okzxpL0g-4dQc_TEc0RQ5xICONa25U8o3-C7VHLf4Y8&dib_tag=se&keywords=reich+und+sch%C3%B6n+alle+staffeln&qid=1784222720&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.00b1ec55-3783-4b8e-9430-16820cd5ad16 https://www.amazon.de/Reich-Sch%C3%B6n-klassischen-Folgenanzahl-Fernsehjuwelen/dp/B0D79Y65PJ/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JlDpSxGGC6fPQE4QCNbgu7wGZZtl9TDZ0V08Z4Fl3tS1iTpqHa-tWl2yWzjC4CY-TxrCjqhqzxstlbJ9DOoZ8fbq0N1WAs4TyQpWJtfwRaodpq26Yjl058LivRGPGsEbzneu0PAV2es4JMWxmG5MOlem22EkMBYSgY4PmOvf5toUFkoEan55ABqBfMjqq8DRlA7_kbIkNTtj8tGnY_5yQiT46Vb9NAlBvrOfW-J5DgTShkT_TDvE9Zvavx2sFRlKv-m3RX4q5-RKWR9SsDjfohtQuXfwivp-wqL03pZZ_7k.okzxpL0g-4dQc_TEc0RQ5xICONa25U8o3-C7VHLf4Y8&dib_tag=se&keywords=reich+und+sch%C3%B6n+alle+staffeln&qid=1784222720&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.00b1ec55-3783-4b8e-9430-16820cd5ad16

This page is postig some pretty lengthy clips of classic B&B! Anything pre 2002, or even pre 2012 has my attention. Some standouts: EPIC!!! B&B was in a major lull in early 2005 and I was ready to say goodbye, but then - THIS - happened. To top if off we got Stephanie's FAKE heart attack as another alltime classic within a couple of weeks. Fun times!

It's one of those shows that I always WANT to love, but just can't. Huge fan of THE WIRE and the casting/production values of TREME are out of this world. I also like most if not all the characters, but the show just fizzles for me. It is too slow and it is not my style of music and therefore the musical numbers kill any momentum for. I tried to get back into TREME after spending NYE in NOLA and it helped to create new interest but it also about a month before I dropped it again. LOL Over the course of two years, I have still not finished the series. I have probably 2-3 episodes left in the final season. That said: Khandi ALexander and Clarke Peter both not receiving a single Emmy nod for this series is CRIMINAL. I repeat it is criminal. They are beyond amazing!

It's all just guessing for a complex situation where mere luck of good inspiration can have taken place... BUT In this SOAPY interview there were was an interesting part of Brad gushing about watching the 80s and 90s style of his show before the launch of BBTV App. I got the impression that this migth have triggered Brad to go back to some parts of this formula. I assume they had simplified the storytelling in recent years due to general assumption that daytime dramas should be more straightforward and faster (just look at how ALL shows changed by 2005 the latest to speed up storylines a lot and loose characterization...) AND because the tighter taping schedule did not allow to rotate that many sets on stage. Therefore, it was decided to reduce the multiple storylines to just A and max B. Made it easier to shoot at the studio and the network mandate to make the show easier to follow was takenc are. AND it was easier to write for... Hopefully, the change to 2026 style of B&B was a purposeful decision which IS rewarded in the ratings (wooohooo!), so Brad and team will feel encouraged to keep this style afloat for while longer

+1 Heather Tom is as excellent as it gets - and truly elevates this material to the max. Brooke vs. Katie is GOLD. I'm really happy. B&B has always been the show of iconic FEMALE showdowns. Thankfully, someone at Bell central is finally embracing it again.

Who are BETH and LINDA in the 1978 episode?

It's really cute that the show continues to showcase Monaco into storylines as it is one of the few straws of actual luxury settings used on B&B.

In general, Jim Storm's Bill was severely mistreated as a character. He is basically non-existent for large chunks of time - which is a major blunder.

I can't recall a single scene either. But apart from Lowder's Rick running through Sydney's botanical gardens shouting "Phoebe, Phoebe, Phoebe!) (nakid of course), the car crash death and his romance with Eileen Davidson's Ashley, his entire tenure is blank in my memory. I thought he was dropped in 2009 already. LOL

Could not disagree more. Never got his appeal as an "actor". Don't need Wyatt's "humour". Apart having insta flings, he was only famous for constantly shouting in the same manner at his onscreen mom. That said: Wyatt was tolerable due to Quinn, Shauna und Kim Matula's Hope - but never on his own.

Too bad. I hope it is just shortterm.

Happy to see Denise Richards - my reaction to Darrin Brook's return is way more lukewarm. He was NOT missed. Unless he brings Rena Sofer with him as well.

Random comment: over the years, CBS has tried multiple short-lived format to catch up with its soap opera viewers. I recall online formats with KRistoff ST. John & HEather Tom (???), plus some other incarnations. They have always been very shortlived with a maximum of 5-10 shows. I give CBS kudos for achieving a longer streak with SOAPY - and especially the willingness to include soap stars of behind the scenes and of other netorks! I'm curious if SOAPY will continue after the sumemr?