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I think Dorian does like Charlie. But she only really likes him because Viki liked him first!

I seriously got chills last week when Todd barged into the room and beat the crap out of Cole. I still get chills. As Michael Bruno would say, "good choices" LOL. I wish they did go all the way, though. What the heck is that about?

Kristen has annoyed me since she started. It's such a meaty role; something so gutsy and assertive, as Heather Tom played Victoria Newman back in the day, that it demands someone who can deliver lines without sounding like a little whiny twerp. But she originated the role and, for some reason, I can't imagine anyone else playing this role other than her. Some acting lessons wouldn't hurt.

I also think Brittany Underwood is 100xs better than all the teen actors put together; although, Brandon does have his moments. I agree, though, she has zero chemistry with Markko. When the writers were flirting with the option of Langston/Cole, I think those two had better chemistry than Cole/Starr. But it could just be because Brittany/Brandon are better actors than Kristen or Markko are.

And even though Addie was an unexpected addition and I had no idea what could possibly be interesting about a mentally ill grandmother, she added a nice levity to this show. I hope she returns soon, too.

I agree!!!! This is such a dynamic storyline with so much nuance and all KA ever does is screech, screech, screech!!!! It's like nails on a chalk board since Starr's reactions are key in reaction to Todd's.

I also agree that BU is a very layered actress and given the same storyline BU would have killed it!!!

Kristen needs to take it down a notch because I don't feel sorry for Starr and in order for the storyline to work the audience has to feel for Starr. I'm beginning to think this storyline is too overwhelming for KA because so far she's totally one note.

As for Addie...she's overstayed her welcome. I hope she stays gone.

And even though it was understandable for awhile and still is to a certain extent, Starr's screaming and whining is getting on my nerves. When she started getting onto Blair after Blair brought up a simple good point I just went "ugh". Todd went to a huge extreme here, but Starr isn't being the most reasonable person in the situation either.

That's what turned me off. Blair has been incredibly understanding from the moment she found her in bed with Cole and Starr turned on her the minute she thought she wasn't on "her side". I'm tired of her whining. Both Todd and Blair need to make her take some responsibility instead of Todd solely blaming Cole and Blair coddling her. Both are extremes. On what planet does a sixteen yr old refuse to not talk about sneaking off to have sex with a boy and the mother says Oh, OK.

Edited March 12, 200817 yr by Money

The show was good today but more set up for the rest of the week...

I really enjoyed Viki/Dorian scenes. I was not around back in the day to enjoy their rivalry so it was good to hear what happened when Jessica mentioned it to Charlie. Eeeeeeeeeee man, Charlie is pissed at Dorian right now, I hope he let's her have it tomorrow!

Loved Jessica's hair today (thank you stylists, that is what I am talking about...different styles!) but what happened to Bree??! That hair was wild!lol

Did anyone else notice that when Viki was at the Palace she had on a pink shirt, and burgandy jacket and her hair was cut shorter, but when she got back to Llanfair, she was in that green sweater with tan pants and her hair was back to being long? Man, someone messed up BIG time. LOL.

Ha, no I did not even catch that. It probably has to do with all the re-editing they were doing to stretch out scenes during the strike.

Does anyone else think that Dorian may have some type of smallish crush on Charlie, or something similar to that?

Well Jessica basically said exactly what Dorian is doing. Dorian always goes after Viki's men but if she cannot get them, she then tries to bring them down and destroy them. IMO, that is exactly what Dorian is trying to do to Charlie with all the lies and he has finally caught on to that and is why he went to find her. Let her have it Charlie!!!!!!

Edited March 12, 200817 yr by Gordon24

I seriously got chills last week when Todd barged into the room and beat the crap out of Cole. I still get chills. As Michael Bruno would say, "good choices" LOL. I wish they did go all the way, though. What the heck is that about?

Kristen has annoyed me since she started. It's such a meaty role; something so gutsy and assertive, as Heather Tom played Victoria Newman back in the day, that it demands someone who can deliver lines without sounding like a little whiny twerp. But she originated the role and, for some reason, I can't imagine anyone else playing this role other than her. Some acting lessons wouldn't hurt.

I also think Brittany Underwood is 100xs better than all the teen actors put together; although, Brandon does have his moments. I agree, though, she has zero chemistry with Markko. When the writers were flirting with the option of Langston/Cole, I think those two had better chemistry than Cole/Starr. But it could just be because Brittany/Brandon are better actors than Kristen or Markko are.

I agree. it was a great thing to do. great storyline. I dont like what todd did and it was wrong and makes me HATE him, but it wasnt out of char or anything. I just wish something would happen to him because of something he does for once...

I agree about KA. A much strong actress is needed, but i think sending starr away for 6 months and bringing her back with a new actress would work. KA is like DC on GH, they ahve both been in the roles for so long it is hard to picture someone else, but a strong actor is needed.

I also agree about BU & BB. And Langston & Cole are so much better.

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Every time there's a scene where Starr whines to Blair about some decision Starr disagrees with, I feel like slapping for not putting her foot down and saying in her lovely southern accent, "Listen 'itch, you're gonna listen to your Momma, hear me?" It doesn't make sense. Blair and Todd are such headstrong people and yet they spoil Starr to no end. It'd be nice if someone put their foot down on that girl and said, no for REALS. And it doesn't even have to be as dramatic as moving to Hawaii.

Starr is who she is BECAUSE f Blair being a weak selfish shrew and spoiling her and keeping her around todd ina hostile relationship.

Well Jessica basically said exactly what Dorian is doing. Dorian always goes after Viki's men but if she cannot get them, she then tries to bring them down and destroy them. IMO, that is exactly what Dorian is trying to do to Charlie with all the lies and he has finally caught on to that and is why he went to find her. Let her have it Charlie!!!!!!

I love that Charlie finally found out that Dorian has been playing him, because he's probably thinking, I could have come clean with Viki a long time ago, but Dorian convinced me that she wouldn't have anything to do with me, if she knew. Now I cannot wait to see what happens AFTER Charlie confronts Dorian, and gets to see the "REAL" Dorian and her true feelings about Viki because you know that she isn't going to be able to stop herself from inserting her foot in mouth.

I agree. it was a great thing to do. great storyline. I dont like what todd did and it was wrong and makes me HATE him, but it wasnt out of char or anything. I just wish something would happen to him because of something he does for once...

I agree about KA. A much strong actress is needed, but i think sending starr away for 6 months and bringing her back with a new actress would work. KA is like DC on GH, they ahve both been in the roles for so long it is hard to picture someone else, but a strong actor is needed.

I also agree about BU & BB. And Langston & Cole are so much better.

Starr is who she is BECAUSE f Blair being a weak selfish shrew and spoiling her and keeping her around todd ina hostile relationship.

Yeah, after he kidnapped Shane and wasn't charged, that sucked. John needs to let Todd have it. I love the Todd/John stuff going on. Very well set up by the writers. I hope that keeps going. It's much more dangerous than the childish jealous ish Todd and Spencer had. Possibly because John has a rough exterior but we all know he's mushy inside whereas Todd has the smooth exterior and the rough (but incessantly cracking) interior. Spencer and Todd were like clones, although Spencer was a lot ickier. Anyway, love John's hatred.

I also think that maybe a recast is necessary at this point. When KA plays dutiful daughter or even when she plays sneaking around daughter, she's fine enough. But you can't battle against the great Trevor St. John and get away with the high-pitched snivelly screeching that induces groans and from the audience instead of sympathy. I also agree with Money, Brittany would have KILLED THOSE SCENES. She even kills the scenes when she has no lines. AND she's prettier than KA. At least IMO.

Then again, perhaps the writers want her to be stronger. Because if the Langston character was played by someone weaker, I doubt I'd care about her parents' death etc. etc.

Oh how I love Dorian so. Robin Strasser is just exquisite today.

Wow. Today's show was very good.

Loved the Viki/Jess conversation and I LOVED the stuff with Dorian/Charlie. Finally he is seeing Dorian for who she really is, and I cannot wait to see where it goes from here.

I've really missed Jamie/Jessica together, and having those two in scenes with Antonio reminded me how much I truly adored them as a family.

Why do I think that Nash's business partner is ever more shadier then Jared could ever be?

It was quite nice not having the Manning family on today.

Looks like some good stuff tomorrow as well, can't wait.

ITA today was excellent!

Viki/Jessica's conversation was perfect and was a nice parallel to what was going on with Dorian/Charlie. WOW that convo was great and Robin Strasser portrays a devious, bitchy, women scorned so well! She's EVIL!! Love Dorian!

Cannot repeat this enough, Rex and Gigi are so cute together. I Floved the toner in Gigi's teeth and when she spit in the napkin and was going to wipe Rex face with it! Great stuff!

I also loved how Natalie is taking charge and questioning Charlie and Gigi.

What's the purpose of downgrading the Vegas yet again? Tonio is broke and Cristian has to go looking for work and has no choice but to take a job offer from Nash, of all people?

I loved Dorian! She was deliciously evil. I loved her laying out her plan

Ok.

Dorian Cramer Lord is officially the BEST DAMN vixen on a soap right now. Gawd I'm loving Robin Strasser.