Up to February 4th, 1993
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"The Undoing of Clint Buchanan."
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I'm sorry to say, but the love triangle has turned violent. Lindsay's smart manipulation of Clint was the last straw that pushed him over the edge. I don't support any form of violence... I condemn it. However, I understand where it came from. I can see how it built up over months. There's only so much humiliation and deceit a man can take before reaching his breaking point. Lindsay casually revealed the truth to Clint, like a viper, mixing the facts in with other things, which made it hit even harder. You really need to be a smart writer to create such clever scenes. This was the first time Clint caught Viki in a blatant, almost childish lie. There was no way she could talk her way out of this one... even though she tried. Our Viki Buchanina at first glance seems like a morally superior woman, looking down on everyone from her high place, her condescension that she wraps up in friendliness - striking. But beneath that shiny exterior lies a woman who is just as real and damaged as everyone else. I'm putting this scene in the Highlight of the Day section, you really need to watch it. The Viki Buchanina story is now moving into the darker chapters.
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Luna walked away from Max and discovered her "inner goddess", just for a day. Then Max tracked her down and pretty much forced her and manhandled her till she forgave him. It was supposed to be this cute "The Taming of the Shrew" type of scene, but it read wrong and chauvinistic to me. Just as I expected yesterday, Luna couldn't say no to him and they nearly did it under a tree. So disappointing! For a moment, I considered that maybe I had misjudged her and that she was actually going to leave him. I'm really having a hard time with this character. I don't see the point in having her if she's going to be so ordinary and basic. Yet, I can see how they've been trying so hard to make us care about her. I almost cried when I saw her walk back into her own apartment, realizing that Max will never be what she truly wants and needs. But then she put that wool back over her eyes and chose to humiliate herself even more. Now, even if Max eventually starts to love her and sees her as his top priority, I will always remember that pathetic beginning. It's not that these kinds of relationships don't happen - the woman settling for another woman's leftovers and being okay with it... but it's just depressing.
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Now that Cord has finally cleaned up his scruffy homeless beard and transformed physically from a character out of a Dostoevsky novel to someone you'd see in porn films, he continues his search for Idiotina. We saw these almost cartoonish scenes of him moving from one place to another in search of her, while Tina is busy riding Cain in the bed. It's not that it isn't effective... it is, but something is amiss and I know what. The writers have made us dislike Tina so much, or even worse, we stopped caring about her months ago. So now, all this suspense surrounding Cord finding out feels diminished because the stakes have been lowered. Still, I can't wait to see his shock and disgust. I actually care more for Cord than I do for Idiotina. And it's a shame, since the actress is perfection - that smile is one in a million.
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In the more ridiculous parts of Llanview, the clown Alex Olanov Hesser was dressed in a wig and attempting to steal documents to sabotage Renee's restaurant. Why - because the writers need to give her some scraps to act in. They gave Tonja these over the top scenes where she was once again speaking to Carlo's ashes, but this time she brought the urn with her to the restaurant. Watching a grown woman, even if she's clearly mentally unstable, talk to an urn in a way that's meant to be FUNNY, made me cringe at the show's sad attempts at humor. STICK to drama, guys. Don't try to do comedy, because the attempts are painful to watch. I'm saying this with love and respect.
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At last, Nora and Bo are trying to find out who was driving against Bo and Sarah the night she died. This plot is designed to bring them closer together and test their chemistry even further. And it's definitely working. Bo is beginning to flirt like he did with Cassie - you know, that kind of flirty chatting and storytelling that can be a bit much, but also really sweet at the same time. It's the smart guy kind of flirting. As for Nora... she completely outshines everyone she shares a scene with. I LOVE HER, truly the best new character in the past few months.
Overall - 9/10 - WE ARE BACK! (Would be a perfect 10 without Alex's scenes which diluted the episodes.)
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Clip of the day
Clint attacks Sloan!
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Maxim ·
