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AT LONG LAST! I am quite impressed and happy with the first episode. Visually, it strongly evokes the original trilogy and just feels like Middle Earth. Story wise, I felt it was gripping enough so far. I loved the little glimpse of Sauron. Felt like it came right out of the movies (but I will try not to constantly make that comparison, difficult as that may be). Morfydd Clark as Galadriel was phenomenal. The ending was a lovely cliffhanger. I think its biggest triumph for me personally was that I felt immersed in that world even after the episode ended. It was convincing and gripping enough. Not all hope is lost.

I've been meaning to visit Spain....

Yeah, never been too crazy about those, but they are convenient every now and then when discussing on a forum!

You SERVED.

I guess it goes hand in hand with giving their veterans a lot to do but at the same time nothing to do.

That is easily one of the top 10 best moments from any of the Big 4. A triumphant culmination of unexpected drama, acting, shooting, editing, and music. Its execution as thrilling and unexpected as what was happening. And those little details like Diana's scarf floating into view as the camera pans to Lilimae which you can't imagine happening on any of the other soaps. I will never get over it.

Just wonderful news. I am in the middle of watching Season 4 for the first time, so the timing is excellent. Should be fun discovering the last of the Big Four soaps I have left!

Just binged OZARK Season 1. The hype was worth it.

LMAO Cane's sole purpose was to d!ck Lily down when he was around. Seems that role has been filled by Billy now, so to speak...

I was the one who mentioned that and I still stand by it - retaining so many veterans is its saving grace. I don't think having a lot of veterans crowds out new characters. The issue with that is the writing and often casting just isn't there. You cannot possibly invest in the new characters when they have no interest or actual audience pull whatsoever. That's what needs to be fixed. In a better written show, weaving in the old with the new would be no issue and in the late 90s/early 2000s, the show definitely did that very, very successfully.

I'm always surprised when people advocate the Newman/Abbott families be phased out or limited. If there's a small silver lining and anything keeping the show together, it is the presence of those core actors and characters. Barely, yes. But I cannot fathom the awfulness of not having that.

Guys - there is no way such profanity was used on a daytime soap in the US in the mid-90s.

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It's true! My grandpa, when he was alive as recently as a few years ago, still referred to the show as Caroline. It was a nickname - the show's title is the same but people in Greece would say "it's time to watch Caroline"! I loved hearing about that.

Finished Showtime's THE BORGIAS. Started off decently and quickly developed in Seasons 2 and 3 into a great show (esp. Season 2). Too bad Showtime couldn't give it its 4-season run. Apparently the finale movie script is available - for 10 bucks - on Amazon. I just may indulge one day.

Honestly, I cannot fault the hustle. He saw his gig drying up and secured the next bag. Respect for that. As for what GH will do with him, well... I'll definitely be checking it out.

Always lovely to see Sheila and her being Finn's mother is great soap. I don't have any faith they'll do it any justice but I'll enjoy her for the 20 or so episodes she's frontburner (if that).

Fingers crossed they'll keep going. How wonderful would it be to eventually get all the 90s?!!

Yes please and thank you!!

It's great Kelly's gone! But after that horrible season, I don't know if I can stomach going back to OC.

There is no DAYS without Marlena. I want her there, gasping and pausing, until the end of time. Queen!

Actually looks good! And thankfully it seems more diverse and with a broader mix/spectrum of sexualities. Thank God. It'd be a joke without it.

Thanks a million!

Indeed! It'd be hard to top that. You know, I would enjoy a follow up!

Just finished Behind Her Eyes. Overall, very fun, enjoyable, well-acted and shot... and those final two twists were EVERYTHING. Highly recommend even for the shocking ending alone.