PASSIONS Discussion: Week of April 23

[Toups]

Dude, this isn't the first time you spelt 'tomorrow' like that. I think you've been infected by DOOL_Fan4life. LOL

[PhoenixRising05]

My apologies, Toups. I try to correct my mistakes before I post or at least edit but I missed that.

This is what happens when you are exposed to someone like that for too long. Bad influence, I tell ya!!

[JER Soaps Fan]

You think Migs' cellmate is a plant, Phoenix? I don't know? I thought it was obvious that he was trying to get Migs to let go of Kayria so that Migs can be his bitch! (Or his top). But that's the impression I got. Seriously! Didn't you hear that SCANDALOUS line about how he said Migs should let go of Kayria and find a bunkmate? How some of the officers are even "good"?! SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheridan's comments while listening to Lucy were incredible!

Theresa was a LITTLE stupidthough, but I blame JER. It's something I can overlook, but come on, HOW does someone get lost from another person, even in a maze like that, if she knows it's dangerous and she should stay behind Ethan? I found that part a little contrived.

But. I cannot. WAIT. for Thursday's episode!!!

[nassaunew]

The blackmailer scenes were very intense today. He-she is, um, psychotic. I already knew the person was evil, but today the audience was shown his-her vulnerable side, which is perhaps more scary.

The Luis/Fancy goodbye scenes were heartbreaking. The Kay/Miguel goodbye scenes were not.

[KBT]

I caught the tail end of the eppy today and I thought the scenes fell flat. Why didnt Teresa get that knife and stab him/her while he/she was crying on the floor like a 5 year old. I had high hopes for these particular scenes and so far I am disappointed.

I will say Emily Harper is a great actress and I thought she shined in the scenes I did get to see today.

[JER Soaps Fan]

Wow, I couldn't possibly disagree with more intensity! Today's episode was so good that, for me, it was a SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE!! My body was just shaking with glee when Theresa taunted the he-she and called him a "freak" in several ways with more and more "passion" each time. BEST daytime moment for today. Well, okay, No. 2 behind Erica's PHENOMENAL "I think I'll miss you most of all, Scarecrow" line to Bianca. (I could have DIED right there.)b

But did you see when the he-she said he wasn't going to kill Ethan, but make Ethan "jelly"?!! SCANDALOUS AND HOT!!!

BEST "Passions" episode in months, easily. It had EVERYTHING!!

Sorry you didn't get to see the WHOLE episode to really see what was so great.

[JER Soaps Fan]

By the by, it wouldn't have made sense for Theresa to stab the he-she. Why? Well, HE-SHE is making the walls close in on Ethan. If Theresa kills the he-she,she will NEVER be able to save Ethan, because she doesn't know how to make the walls stop moving.

I have to hand it to JER. thanks for NOT going the easy route and having Theresa stab the he-she. thanks for having Theresa use her brain and realize: Ethan will surely die if I kill it!

[PhoenixRising05]

JSF is right. Not only would stabbing him/her be bad for Ethan but who is to say the minute she goes to get the knife the he/she won't attack her. The stalker clearly isn't stupid. He/she could recover in time to stop her from getting it. That and she doesn't know how to hell to get out of there and so forth.

Those scenes were INTENSE AND AMAZING. LINDSEY WAS AMAZING!! (as usual). What great scenes and that end with her taunting him/her/whatever...wow. The two breakdowns the stalker had were enlightening. We got insight into the stalker and now I really do think it's Pretty. Did anyone catch that line that Theresa had where she said whatever is under there "isn't Pretty?" Now, of course, you could take that as Passions saying it wasn't Pretty (much like Alistair was crossed off the list yesterday) but I really do think the breakdowns hinted at this being Pretty, who was traumatized by Fancy and her family. I will be curious to see what Esme says about Pretty since she said something about her in the previews. Love the stalker's dialogue. Very sadistic.

Fancy/Luis was heartbreaking and the Fancy/Sam scenes were nice. Harper is fantastic!!

Liked Sheridan scheming. Hate the character destruction of her but MW is really doing well right now and I am trying to forget how we got here and am just trying to enjoy what we have now. Good stuff there.

The production values were great today with Luis's jail scenes and beating and with the stalker scenes. I loved the lighting and look of those scenes.

Could care less about Kay/Miguel. Take them out of the show and I would be overjoyed. They are the worst part right now along with Fox.

With the exception of Fox/Kay/Miguel, I am officially...BACK ON THE PASSIONS BANDWAGON!!!

This episode and the past month or so is good enough for me to say that without reservation.

[nassaunew]

FYI, if you want to watch what you missed, then you can see it at www.nbc.com/passions

[JER Soaps Fan]

Oh, dear GOD you are so right about the production values. I can't believe I didn'tmention that!!

And guess what PLAYERS?! I GOT THIS ONE ON TAPE!! Thanks to Rion, I have it on high grade, "KEEPER" tape!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. yes!!! Score!!!! ahhaahhaahhahahahahahahahahah!!! HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELL, yeah, baby!! A "Passions"episode to treasure forever! (Especially after I get it burned to DVD).

Anyway, a couple of other things:

1. I think it's Pretty, but how's this for a theory: what if Pretty is BLACK?! No one said, specifically, she's white. Bear with me now. What if Valerie/Vincent is actually Pretty? And Pretty is actually the Evian "child"because Eve didn't REALLY have a son, but a DAUGHTER?! Or hell, what if she had a he-she and didn't know it?! I just findit really bizarre that the show wouldhave TWO he-shes, andthere are strong hints that Val/Vincent are one person.

I don't know. I'm getting strange vibes here. But I agree about the "Whatever's under there isn't pretty" line. I think it's actually JER's ironic way (or so he thinks) ofSECRETLY saying IT IS PRETTY!!!!!

Anyway,

2. Something was strangely HOT about Luis cowering in fear from the big guy! Damn, I was more turned on watching him in fear than watching him OWN that son ofa bitch.

3. I hope JER gives us a payoff and that EVIL guardis BRUTALLY murdered.

[PhoenixRising05]

I also have to give kudos to whoever is playing the stalker. Whoever it is is doing a prett damn good job, especially today. The stalker is truly one sick, twisted, sadistic nutjob but you can't help but sympathize with him/her because it's clear whoever it is was hurt deeply and has been screwed up ever since.

[nassaunew]

I really liked the Ivy and Sheridan scenes today. The interaction felt realistic and just right. Ivy was not ranting at Sheridan or trying to intimidate her. She truly was trying to help Sheridan see the light and to redeem herself. I loved how they talked about various aspects of their lives.

It harkens back to Tuesday's episode when Ivy warned Fancy about letting her love for Luis make her like Sheridan. At the end of today's episode, Ivy said that Fancy has the same look as Alistair.

I understand JER is setting up the Sheridan and Fancy battle: Crane versus Crane but doing silly things like this to be near Luis is nothing new for Fancy. Hello, she joined the police academy to be near him. She 'disguised' herself as a stripper to be his backup. How is dressing in a silly wig and glasses any more over-the-top and Crane-like than those things? Ah, well. I doubt anything's going to come of it until DirecTV time.