Thanks @Maxim

I guess the lack of focus for Andrew and Cassie on their wedding day tells you how the show felt about them as a couple...

All those extras, cast members, and the big cathedral reminds you of just how much budget soaps have lost.

Susan Haskell was always an interesting actress. She could be very showy, very false (like some of the first half of this clip) and other times extremely visceral (the second half of the clip). They were doing too much with her to the point of self-parody (although I liked the bit where she kissed Cassie as a gift for Andrew), but the scenes of an equally devastated Viki staggering out with her are powerful.

I also like that accepting, lost smirk from Clint during the vows. Very good work from Clint Ritchie.

Eda sounds fascinating. I need to watch some of that show.

Edited yesterday at 09:36 AM1 day by DRW50

29 minutes ago, DRW50 said:

I also like that accepting, lost smirk from Clint during the vows. Very good work from Clint Ritchie.

That little smirk was everything. I love details like this and I'm glad you also noticed it.

30 minutes ago, DRW50 said:

Eda sounds fascinating. I need to watch some of that show.

She was. I think the most iconic Turkish soap opera villain of all time. Legendary. There was not a single person in Bulgaria when the show was airing that didn't hate her. The show's most successful season ended with the protagonist collapsing and losing her baby... in the middle of the fireworks on her wedding ceremony... Just an hour ago Eda poisoned her by making her a nice little tea. She acted like her best friend for months and months and the protagonist had NO IDEA what was happening behind the scenes. That made it work. I remember reading on the Bulgarian forums years ago that the actress who played Eda was scared for her life after these scenes aired in Turkey. People were so outraged by how evil Eda was... she received threats! Later when I finish work I'll find the appropriate topic... in the forum and tag you with a few clips with Eda, just a little sample. I am not sure if the show is available with English subtitles, but I bet it is.

Edited yesterday at 01:38 PM1 day by Maxim

My husband just asked "When are we going to watch One Life To Live?" 🙊I've done my job!

Up to January 21st, 1993

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"College guys from HELL."

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After Cassie's wedding, Marty Saybrooke decided to drown her sorrows in cheap alcohol. She stumbled into the group of worthless college guys hanging around the roadhouse dump. One thing led to another, and she ended up in bed with Todd. After having sex, he had the audacity to say, "you delivered," as if she were some sort of hooker. Marty wanted his company, her longing for human connection and warmth was palpable. But he was as warm as Ted Bundy on a Friday night. He responded with something condescending like, "Go... comb your hair..." and just walked out. What a narcissist! Marty lost it again, angrily combing her hair and smashing her reflection in the mirror! Oh boy, this is not going to end well, I can already tell.

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Talking about those college jerks... they put drugs in Jason's pocket!!!!!! Up until now, Marty was the only troublemaker engaging in these petty, disgusting, sociopathic acts, but I think these idiots have taken it a step further. And this happens just as Leanne is getting a second chance with her baby. With Jason getting busted for drugs... Leanne's life is about to spiral into chaos again. But let's backtrack a bit - how did Leanne even get that second chance? Well, Rachel made Kevin do it. She'll regret this, I'm sure, because you should never help people like Leanne - they'll always bite the hand that feeds them.

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Talking about Rachel... she's more and more center stage each day... and her story... becoming increasingly interesting. The moment with Nora, when she shared about sleeping with Kevin and how she was a virgin before that... made me tear up for some freaking reason. I believe it was Nora who got to me. The actress is truly exceptional. If I had to list the characters I care about most in this show - Rachel takes the top spot. I see her as a blank canvas, and the writers can shape her however they please - the possibilities are endless. I HOPE TO GOD they don't ruin her or forget about her with time.

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The drama between Blair and Asa continued with Asa flipping the script on Blair. He discovered the spy-maid and paid her off. Then, he trapped Blair and essentially abused her. I really dislike how they're portraying Asa as a monster. Sure, Blair did leave him to die... and she's far from a Saint... that's a fact... but we don't need to witness him choking her repeatedly. It makes me root for Blair, which is likely the intention of the writing. Still... this monster vs monster storyline is becoming a bit over the top and makes both character look like idiots. I am still sticking to my opinion that Asa would have long changed the locks and refused to even let her in. He should not be even speaking to her after what she did... instead they have them yell at each other and him choking her. Is this some kind of telenovela? I don't like it.

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But even more important detail... connected with Blair now being portrayed as a victim... is how Max is behaving around her. Three weeks after New Year's, when he dismissed her like a dog... now he's having second thoughts. He's even resting his hand on her waist and avoiding Luna, who is increasingly disturbed by it. The worst part is... Luna... noticed that Max is getting soft for Blair again, and she did the most ABSURD, pathetic and disappointing thing I've ever witnessed from her - she decided to finally give him SEX without waiting like they planned, just to keep him from going to Blair. They got interrupted, but it was still such a letdown. WHAT ARE YOU DOING, LUNA? WHO HAVE YOU BECOME? Have you turned into Tina?!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS.

Overall -  6.5/10 - There was a tone of extreme nastiness in these two episodes. Everyone with few exceptions was wretched. I was overwhelmed.

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Clip of the day

Asa vs Blair

Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by Maxim

@Maxim I love Rachel, too. I'm sorry to say once the original actress leaves, the character is ruined ugh.