Y&R: February 2014 Discussion Thread

[ChitHappens]

I didn't care for Jill/Colin either, so I can only hope this gets better.

Has Nikki been drinking?

I'm loving Ian. He knows how to reel a bitch in.

[QueenOfHearts]

Exactly. EH has always been miscast.

[Cat]

She really is. Her performance is artless and without charm. When she appears on my screen, all I can see is her disaffected mouth, the corners pointing invariably downward. She is usually haranguing somebody, either Kevin, Chelsea or Esther. She is meant to be the sarcastic, calls-it-like-it-is character, but that's the thing about sarcasm: it has to be on the button and it has to be funny. Chloe never comes across as funny, or witty or a truthteller. Just mean. She seems to have few redeeming qualities.

Delia's death has IMO exposed EH's weaknesses. Basically, EH can only show one emotion at a time. There is never any nuance or shade, her setting is either at SNARKY or at ANGRY. Even when asked to play grief, she went for ANGRY. I mean, I get that her anger was a subset of her grieving. But there was no light and shade as she ground through her dialogue. It was all one monotone emotion in that hard little voice.

And yes, she didn't get all the Emmy opportunities that Billy Miller got (and which went to waste, clearly), but that's your job as an actor. You get scraps, you turn it into a feast.

[JONNYSBRO]

Hey instead of dissing Jill stuff we should be happy Jess is onscreen as JFP has stated Jess is one of her favorites on daytime. Maria had zero use for Jess or Jill. Let's champion the screen time and glad tristen is back.

[ChitHappens]

For heaven's sake! Even the lord takes a day off.

[Cat]

LOL, Chit.

[ajsp35801]

It doesn't feel like Y&R to me because there is no real business storylines. These life tragedies are fine but they need the overarching business story to tie all the cast of characters and stories together. Bonaventure doesn't do it. For example: I can't believe that companies haven't pulled their products from Fenmore's with all their drama going on. Both Jack and Victor should be at least contemplating it with one pulling from and the other staying with..and this should affect each companies bottom line. I think most of us can write this stuff in our sleep. The writers should be able to do so as well. Matter of fact, Devon should be looking to add some boutique to the GCAC that would provide competition for Fenmore's, Jackie M maybe (cross over with B&B, Marcus is his cousin)....maybe even try to use his money to buy political clout to make gambling legal in Wisconsin so he can add a casino. Then have some organized crime members try to take him out to keep it from becoming legal (also works being that they already have the mob story happening). So many business type things can be done on this show and the writers don't even try. All we get is Jack versus Victor over some baby or one trying to take the other's company.

[YRBB]

:wub:

[ChitHappens]

I agree. It's YR on the surface, but deep down. The heart and soul is still lacking.

[PJA]

I'd rather have Genevieve than Colin. How are they going to explain that he isn't allowed back in the country...Im still waiting on that explanation.

[PJA]

Yes he mentioned that he was marrying her for that BUT it was my understanding that he couldn't come back because of his criminal activities...not because he wasn't a citizen. I thought once you were banished from the country for crimes you can't come back no matter what.

My memory of the details may be a little fuzzy however.

I agree the whole cassie mess is stupid.

I think the pacing has improved because now its sweeps but it'll probably decrease again afterwards. Hope I'm wrong as the show for the most part has been good.

[ajsp35801]

I'd rather have neither, personally. I didn't think that GenVs character fit the show at all nor was I impressed with GF's over the top acting. However, she did get better once she toned her character down 2 or 3 notches. But still, I was well rid of her. Mostly because I thought that they were well on their way to making Cane into Tucker's son also. I did not want. They may still go there but not very likely now that GenV nor Tucker are on.

[PJA]

I think they were going that route with Nina vs Chloe but Tricia Cast wasn't on contract and I don't think she wanted to be so she may not have always been available.

[PJA]

I hate boring storylines so if this is going to be her story I'd rather her be put on the backburner. We shouldn't have to settle for scraps and and bad storytelling.

I didn't like her at first either but she grew on me when they toned her down. The only reason why I would rather have her however is because they wouldn't have to rewrite or overlook history to bring her back. I have a feeling jill is going to fall for Colin the man who not only kidnapped her but her "grandchildren" as well and I can't ever see myself accepting them as a couple.

But you're right neither are needed.

[chicklitsandfantasies]

Genevieve was one of the most annoying characters to grace this show. Hated that bitch! And hated how MAB tried to replace Jill with her.