Up to March 26th, 1993
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"The DEVIL is watching."
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Ask and you shall receive. Guess who's back! ❤️ Once again I’m discovering that taking a little breather from something you love (soap watching) makes coming back to it... all the more delightful. It’s like indulging in sweets... sometimes you just have to hit the pause button before the flavor fades and you feel icky. So, stepping back into Llanview felt like coming home... reuniting with old friends and enemies. I was happy to see... they haven’t changed a bit! Still deep in their dramas and intrigues. Let's start, shall we?
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My darling Society Slut has made her grand return to town, and... she’s not just back... she’s on a mission to reclaim her throne, aka "The Banner". While she was off riding Sloan and then licking her wounds in Paris... the game at the newspaper changed. A new HBIC was clawing her way up the ladder and... up Clint’s heart (or more like pants). The deliciously menacing Lindsay, rearranging the newspaper to Clint's orders, marking her territory. But the ex-Saint, the paper’s owner, is not giving up control easily. Little Miss Innocence... Viki Buchanina... wants to have her cake and eat it too. She likes getting penetrated by men in hotel rooms at ski lodges, yet she expects the situation at the paper to stay just as it was. No, no... sweetheart. You'll pay a price for your decisions. Clint drew a line in the sand - If you don’t like how I'm running things, then FIRE ME! But of course, the ex-Saint won’t do that, she’s clinging to whatever dignity she has left… or maybe she’s just terrified her kids will despise her even more. She's selfish even when she appears selfless. That final shot of Viki and Lindsay glaring at each other was everything! No words needed - just venom flowing through the air. And... I looove how Lindsay has completely ditched the friendly fake persona! She’s making it crystal clear she’s got some serious INTENTIONS and she's not here to play anymore. The sheer hatred radiating from her eyes. I AM OBSESSED WITH HER!
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Just as I told you... Marty Saybrooke made YET another move on Andrew as soon as she got back into the house. The demon was all touchy-feely with him on the piano... which triggered the Reverend... and finally he did what had to be done - kicked her out for good and told Cassie about her latest seduction attempt. I hope Cassie learned a lesson. Naturally, the trash couldn't resist going back to her old ways of seeking attention and self-sabotage - she hit the bottle and ran to the sleazy Roadhouse where Todd Manning was lurking. He, of course, tried to pick her up... and she was ready to jump into his arms at any moment... but Jason stepped in. Then we saw a hilariously trashy brawl - the guys were borderline fighting over this low-life rumor starting alcoholic tramp. STILL... I can't help but adore Marty for what she is - a crazy troublemaker, a character that stands out. It's like when she's around - anything can happen, which is pure GOLD for soap operas. We absolutely need more unpredictable, chaotic characters like her in soaps. And of course... she’s bound to evolve into a heroine sooner or later... they’re just taking their time with her character development and transformation. Anna Holbrook is a Goddess.
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Sometimes I find myself wondering... why is a woman like Dorian Lord wasting her time with Jason in these rundown places where people like Marty and Todd Manning hang out? But then it hits me - Dorian isn't really that much different. The show highlighted this. When Marty and Jason were discussing her... it struck me that Marty was starting to perceive Dorian as an older version of herself - a woman who is afraid of being alone, someone with deep-rooted childhood issues and a fear of being abandoned and rejected. It was interesting to see that parallel, because yes... Dorian and Marty share a lot of similarities, even though they have totally different vibes. But back to Dorian - she just couldn't stand watching Jason play the role of prince charming to Marty... and slapped him. Then he slapped her back. Hmm. This is honestly the first time I've seen a guy react to a woman like this on soaps, and to be honest - I'm really let down by how they're doing Jason dirty. He just isn't that type of guy. He NEVER was. But now he is... and there's no turning back. I'm not saying it's more acceptable for a woman to hit a man, it just felt off... the whole scene. Even if it fits into their sado-masochistic dynamic.
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Tina's whole life is unraveling. 😁 She picked Cain, and now Asa, the quintessential chauvinist of Llanview is OUT TO destroy her. That guy just waits for a woman to be in a weak position... and then he strikes. Watching him verbally spar with Tina and threaten to take her kids away reminded me of how he treated Leanne. And Renee. And Blair. And pretty much all the females on the show. That funny element of the whole staff watching from a distance... the maid laughing in the background while they are fighting... was hilarious. Honestly, this is the first time I actually care about what happens to Tina. I enjoy seeing her squirm. Meanwhile, there's the clown Alex Olanov plotting something nasty against her and Cain... wandering around Asa's house with a wig... I guess we'll find out what that's all about soon. I still can't stomach Alex 50 percent of the time.
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I nearly forgot... Kevin and Rachel's relationship is evolving... and there are some red flags for future problems. We saw that weird guy Manning visiting Kevin and trying to flirt with Rachel. It was really strange, and she seemed super uncomfortable. That guy is so creepy, the actor has this natural CREEP face. Sometimes he reminds me of Ted Bundy. It gives me chills. I just hope nothing bad happens to Rachel, because I'm going to be FURIOUS if they do anything to her. FURIOUS. Rachel is my girl.
Overall - 10/10 - How can I give it less, when I'm so happy to be back!
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Clip of the day
Viki vs Clint and Lindsay
(I love the overhead camera work.)
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