OLTL Discussion: Week of April 9th

[Lskreet]

I didn't realize they had tired it before. I still think something needs to be done. These stories go on way too long. Spencer's murder should have been wrapped up in February, now it's dragging into the end of May and depending on who you believe (Valentini or Higs) it could last throughout the summer.

Whatever story they have planned for Jessica and Nash should have happened last year. Jessica should have left Antonio before the wedding and they should have moved on from there.

Jess I don't know if I should be offended that you agree with me. LOL. I'm thinking it has something to do with the fact that you agree with something Port Charles tried.

[cal3]

You are completely correct that Higley's stories go on far too long. I'd suggest part of the problem is there is no real story. There is the shock and awe event and then there is filler until the next event. If you are doing something like the DID story it may well be a year long story but that story should have a finite ending that isn't 3 years away and it should have definite arcs. The appearance of Tess should have been a mini arc which should have then led into the discovery of Tess, actual treatment and some arc about the creation of Tess. The creation arc IMO should have been as much about Viki and the family as it was about Tess which would have given some Tess relief and others some chance to be seen.

Spencer's murder should have been the end with a quick reveal of who rescued Blair.

IMO what we are talking about here is more Higley's failure as a writer than anything.

[Lskreet]

Yes we are. It's a shame. How this woman ever got a job in the first place is beyond me. There are days when I think Frons personal mission is to kill daytime tv.

[Jess]

LOL. Actually I wasn't a big fan of PC. It wasn't because of the shorter stories, it's I don't like vampire stories. LOL. Anyway, I think they need shorter story arcs and I also think daytime dynamics are really changing. Daytime is in a lot of trouble. I read so many people saying look at this ratings are going down, two years ago ratings were this or that. The industry is dying because the model hasn't kept pace with the times. You and I are good examples. We all argue the viewer they need to get back is me. But if they focus on only what I want then they are going to lose you. If they focus on what you want, the are going to lose me. So I just think daytime needs to be a little bit different. That fact that something did or didn't work 15 years ago doesn't mean much now.

[ZaraB]

Stories not only drag on but they miss the core of the story. Nora's house being burnt down wasn't even about her in danger. Higs seemed far more interested in Talia/Bo. It's now used as an excuse to make Nora a wrecking ball. The time for the hunt for Todd's son was last summer, as it was for Todd's revenge. Spencer's murder SHOULD have been about Blair, the woman who was drugged and kidnapped in the middle of the hospital. The core story is the same as Who killed Colin? -- Spencer wasn't out to get Todd just because he didn't like his haircut. Spencer hated Todd because TOdd had Blair's love presumedly. Todd walking away from Blair, being Evangeline's lapdog gives Spencer far too much victory.

As for who did kill Spencer, Blair seems remarkably uninterested in the results, as does TOdd. As does everyone on the canvas. As does most of the audience. So why will it be brought up again?

[Juliajms]

OMG. I forgot that Spencer's murder hadn't been solved. Swear to god.

[Q Steph]

I thought it was; David did it. Didn't he?

ZaraB, you're absolutely right about the sluggish pacing and how they don't make any sense.

[Juliajms]

Hmmm I think David was paid by Asa to do it, but he really didn't. Then I just forgot about the whole thing honestly.

[Lskreet]

You're correct. Asa payed David to do it, but he didn't stab him. David said when he got there Spencer was already dead.

[cal3]

Why does it have to be either or? Soaps thrived in the past because they found a way to appeal to the many rather than the few. Now they focus on the few rather than the many and they are in trouble.

The answer to me is to go back to the model that worked - an ensemble with rotation. I found a way to ff through a decade of Todd and still enjoy most of the show until Frons showed up. Now I've all but walked way unless you count watching less than 1 episode in 5 months faithful viewing. I just don't care about their pets and the OOC and poorly written sightings, not to forget rare, of the characters I do enjoy aren't enough.

[Q Steph]

I've noticed that all the soaps have abandoned the concept of rotation. They juts shove characters down your throat until you're ready to throw up. Or change the channel. Michael Easton's character is not that interesting that he needs to be the constant focal point.

[SlezaksOLTL]

Hinsey sucks. SOW Is trashing Erika Slezak now, so Hinsey can stuff it where the sun don't shine. The SOW cover says that Erika trashed the show, bull crap.

[Lskreet]

I've disliked her for awhile. Welcome to the club.

[SlezaksOLTL]

Best part of show was Viki telling off the ex. He is a jerk and an idiot and he still doesn't get that he led Viki on? What a dumb idiot.

So happy to see RJ back, they should put him and Dorian together and let them be the evil ones in town.

[anita30]

Ok SOW sucks period, they are taking everything that is being said on the internet and putting it in the paper to sell. I swear the message boards and mags are more entertaining than the dam show. .

The best part of the show is RJ back and well Viki putting Clint into his place cause everything else SUCKED!!!! I did so much flipping it wasnt funny.

As for the show I watched Vicki "FREE VICKI FREE!!!" "DIE CLINT DIE"

"DIE JESSICA DIE" UGH so tired of this triangle. End it already. I dont care what you say RJ wouldnt be happy that twit was taking Kerrie place if he or she knew what the skank was truely doing.