Y&R Discussion: Week of May 7

[Sweet_VeeVee24]

Hey everyone....Last week we saw the wedding and arrest of Phyllis Newman....This week we will see the focus on Ji Min, courtesy of Victor and Michael.

As always, let's discuss what we liked, what we didn't like and what could have been left on the cutting room floor on this week's Young and the Restless

[winterguy125]

I can't wait to watch this week, and for a change I am going to watch the whole week, the spoilers have me really wanting to watch for a change, plus hopefully we get to see more of Nikki's new grown bitchy side, that I am loving so much. Also great to know that Ji Min is going to be on this week, out of all the new characters I love him the most.

[a2sassy]

Just want to chime in early to say that I HATE that bitch Nikki Newman!

[Juliajms]

It should be a good week, but usually when I say that I end up disappointed. I hope Nikki stays ruthless at least for awhile.

[Sweet_VeeVee24]

This is true, however, what I'm focusing on is Ji Min.. Granted it's going to be the Victor/Michael show, I don't care, just as long as I see Ji Min, I'm fine with it.

[DeeeDee]

Nikki is so far outta character she might as well be a totally new character.

[Chris B]

Nikki is a total hater and a snob, but this is not Nikki Newman that we're seeing. I don't like this senate story at all. I'd much rather a Jabot/NVP/Newman war or something that would better utilize the characters and their relationships. They need to boost Jill's role in Jabot as well as Gloria. It's like Jill is the hired help with no connection to Jack. The two were knocking boots for heavens sake! They talk like they don't even know each other.

Oh back to that hater Nikki, she works better in stories that focus on her insecurity. I will never stop wishing they had put her with Bobby, I also think Hope is another good alternative since Victor, Jr. should definitely be brought back. Even if it isn't romantic, Victor's respect for her while treating Nikki like catshit would drive her insane.

[whyamcwhy]

I am really looking forward to this week's Y&R. I really enjoyed the show last week and I am hoping that the momentum continues. And I do love Ji Min especially with Jill!!!

Between Y&R and Days getting better, I am starting to get into soaps again!

[sheilaforever]

Huh - another newbie in Genoa City!?

Thank god, LML doesn't even bother to introduce them. With the likes of Ben Hollander et al. she'll soon be able to fill a totally different show. Wait she already does. Never mind.

As for Daniel's new porn-quest: D'OH!

All bad stories on this crapfeast-show last forever whereas the good stuff is hardly ever seen - WHY???

[DeeeDee]

Exactly.

Newbie after newbie is introduced as established characters are either written off, killed off, written horrendously OOC or reduced to cameo makin guest stars.

RappaDavidson Invasion, much?

[Chris B]

These new characters are getting ridiculous. Karen was introduced a couple weeks ago and what do we know other than her name? What is her personality type? Same questions for Ben! There is no character driven reason to bring these people on, they are just brought to serve the plot.

Worst part? I think he'd be a good idea for Phillip. Not only is he a professional, but it would connect him to a core family, he'd have a purpose and I do believe this would take Phillip closer to his real age.

Hating Daniel's porn because there is no reason behind it. They should've scheduled the Alex reveal later and have Lily and Daniel grow apart, having him turn to porn. Then as they get back together he continues to spiral out of control and Lily finds out. As it is, he has a porn addiction for absolutely ZERO reason.

The Lauren/Gloria/Kevin reveal was also crap to me. When Gloria said it was all Jack's fault, why didn't Lauren call her on the hypocrisy? Jack did nothing wrong, GLORIA did. The Victor/Michael taking down Jack scenes made no sense as they reveal that it's really Gloria's fault. Will Jack still be blamed for her crimes or will Gloria get her much needed comeuppance?

[Rhiannon]

I've missed seeing some episodes of Y&R lately, and in the past I would have felt bad....... I cannot stand the way this show is written now......

*SIGH*

[Queen_Nubia]

Lily and Phyllis having a “pleasant” conversation was…odd. Where is the angst?

[Rhiannon]

I dunno.....

That Lilly/Phyllis conversation was very bizarre.......

[a2sassy]

It's better this way. No way in HELL could CK's Lily be a viable "rival" for Phyllis. No need to make the girl look like a fool. Lily and Phyllis having "pleasant" conversations is the way to go as long as CK is playing the role of Lily. Now if DS was playing fiesty Lily, I'd say let the snark begin.