Up to March 2nd, 1993

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"An alliance made in hell."

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The show continues to deliver on all fronts.

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A new alliance has been made. Sort of. It almost feels like we have Cate Blanchett and Jody Claman from Vancouver sitting at the same table. @DRW50 - I instantly remembered your suggestion that Dorian may have something to do with Lindsay! You read the writers's minds before it even happened. Dorian Lord extended a helping hand to another schemer. She spotted her kind from a distance. There's nothing more satisfying in life than helping your enemy's... enemy. I honestly didn't think Lindsay would stick around for as long as she has... I assumed it would be a week or two or three thing. Even if this turns out to be a 2-3 month situation... she certainly helped speed up Clint and Viki's collapse. I can't shake the feeling that if they had given her a permanent role, she could have been one hell of an antagonist. But maybe with OG Dorian's return... they thought... well... we don't need a second one.

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Kevin and Leanne ended up dancing at the ball, the prince and the server, what a cliche... and of course - they kissed right in front of Rachel. Then Sheila warned her - you need to stop helping Leanne get everything she wants, because... in the end, you are going to help her get Kevin. Rachel finally snapped out of that naive good girl attitude and decided to change her strategy. I don't like how they are positioning Rachel, she's just an ego boost for Kevin. He still clearly loves Leanne. Rachel lost her virginity to this boy, and here he is kissing Leanne (Leanne kissed him actually... but he didn't reject the kiss either) and inviting her to dances. I can't help but think Hank had a point when he warned her about him. Hank always has a point, even when he is cynical.

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It seems that Natasha Romanova is just another slutty socialite, so Renee got lucky - Romanova preferred not to involve the police regarding her missing necklace, as she has been seen in Llanview with her hot young lover. The plot has shifted into a lighthearted comedy (not that it was anything other than that) featuring Max (whose hair has finally stopped resembling a frizzy mess - a bit of wax or gel to the right side helped cover his thinning spots without making him look ridiculous) and Luna taking on the role of the detectives. Naturally... Renee's hero turned out to be Morty, who is trying to retrieve the stolen necklace in a quest to win Renee's affection. It's not anything that interesting, but it fits nicely alongside the more intense storylines. The humor is less over the top compared to their earlier fiascos.

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Now, let's discuss the two Lord sisters, both facing similar challenges. Viki was "dividing" property with Clint, enduring these... dramatic moments where he berated her for "what she did" to their family. Surprisingly, Viki's demeanor was quite cold. While she still felt sadness and humiliation (after he saw her post-sex in the hotel)... her attitude was more like - "What do you want from me?" I get it... she's exhausted and wants to escape. But honey - you created this mess. You can't get orgasms in hotel rooms while married and not get consequences. Meanwhile, Tina found herself completely alone, her storyline resembling a low IQ version of Viki's. The scene where she mistook Cord for Cain and professed her love for Cain was so soapy. It reminded me of things that happen in Shakespeare plays. Now, both men have left her, and she's begging Cain on the phone... while trying to win Cord back by stripping for him. It's a pitiful situation for a woman. Instead of being a smart girl and saying in the first place - "Yes, I was with Cain because I thought you were dead, so deal with it and let me handle it my way," she is too stupid and impulsive... so she turned into a desperate beggar. Tina is literally degrading herself in her own home, attempting to seduce Cord while he is visibly angry. Cord aggressively grabbing her face felt like outright abuse. No one can convince me otherwise.

The most intriguing aspect however... is Viki's refusal to acknowledge that she and Tina are in similar situations. 🤣When Tina suggested this, Viki exploded in anger. It's like watching two alcoholics, both intoxicated and embarrassing themselves, yet one criticizes the other, saying, "You drink too much." Viki, take a good look at your own life. Seriously!

P.S. Oh - I almost forgot - Dorian found out that Blair stole her 100 000 dollars and was nooot happy.

Overall -  10!/10

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Clip of the day

The viper and the vulture

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by Maxim

1 hour ago, Maxim said:

Up to March 2nd, 1993

🦩

"An alliance made in hell."

🔷

The show continues to deliver on all fronts.

🔷

A new alliance has been made. Sort of. It almost feels like we have Cate Blanchett and Jody Claman from Vancouver sitting at the same table. @DRW50 - I instantly remembered your suggestion that Dorian may have something to do with Lindsay! You read the writers's minds before it even happened. Dorian Lord extended a helping hand to another schemer. She spotted her kind from a distance. There's nothing more satisfying in life than helping your enemy's... enemy. I honestly didn't think Lindsay would stick around for as long as she has... I assumed it would be a week or two or three thing. Even if this turns out to be a 2-3 month situation... she certainly helped speed up Clint and Viki's collapse. I can't shake the feeling that if they had given her a permanent role, she could have been one hell of an antagonist. But maybe with OG Dorian's return... they thought... well... we don't need a second one.

🔷

Kevin and Leanne ended up dancing at the ball, the prince and the server, what a cliche... and of course - they kissed right in front of Rachel. Then Sheila warned her - you need to stop helping Leanne get everything she wants, because... in the end, you are going to help her get Kevin. Rachel finally snapped out of that naive good girl attitude and decided to change her strategy. I don't like how they are positioning Rachel, she's just an ego boost for Kevin. He still clearly loves Leanne. Rachel lost her virginity to this boy, and here he is kissing Leanne (Leanne kissed him actually... but he didn't reject the kiss either) and inviting her to dances. I can't help but think Hank had a point when he warned her about him. Hank always has a point, even when he is cynical.

🔷

It seems that Natasha Romanova is just another slutty socialite, so Renee got lucky - Romanova preferred not to involve the police regarding her missing necklace, as she has been seen in Llanview with her hot young lover. The plot has shifted into a lighthearted comedy (not that it was anything other than that) featuring Max (whose hair has finally stopped resembling a frizzy mess - a bit of wax or gel to the right side helped cover his thinning spots without making him look ridiculous) and Luna taking on the role of the detectives. Naturally... Renee's hero turned out to be Morty, who is trying to retrieve the stolen necklace in a quest to win Renee's affection. It's not anything that interesting, but it fits nicely alongside the more intense storylines. The humor is less over the top compared to their earlier fiascos.

🔷

Now, let's discuss the two Lord sisters, both facing similar challenges. Viki was "dividing" property with Clint, enduring these... dramatic moments where he berated her for "what she did" to their family. Surprisingly, Viki's demeanor was quite cold. While she still felt sadness and humiliation (after he saw her post-sex in the hotel)... her attitude was more like - "What do you want from me?" I get it... she's exhausted and wants to escape. But honey - you created this mess. You can't get orgasms in hotel rooms while married and not get consequences. Meanwhile, Tina found herself completely alone, her storyline resembling a low IQ version of Viki's. The scene where she mistook Cord for Cain and professed her love for Cain was so soapy. It reminded me of things that happen in Shakespeare plays. Now, both men have left her, and she's begging Cain on the phone... while trying to win Cord back by stripping for him. It's a pitiful situation for a woman. Instead of being a smart girl and saying in the first place - "Yes, I was with Cain because I thought you were dead, so deal with it and let me handle it my way," she is too stupid and impulsive... so she turned into a desperate beggar. Tina is literally degrading herself in her own home, attempting to seduce Cord while he is visibly angry. Cord aggressively grabbing her face felt like outright abuse. No one can convince me otherwise.

The most intriguing aspect however... is Viki's refusal to acknowledge that she and Tina are in similar situations. 🤣When Tina suggested this, Viki exploded in anger. It's like watching two alcoholics, both intoxicated and embarrassing themselves, yet one criticizes the other, saying, "You drink too much." Viki, take a good look at your own life. Seriously!

P.S. Oh - I almost forgot - Dorian found out that Blair stole her 100 000 dollars and was nooot happy.

Overall -  10!/10

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Clip of the day

The viper and the vulture

Just based on the screengrab of the clip... Robin Strasser looks like she is having the time of her life!