8 minutes ago, j swift said:

I would cite the contrarian argument that we now have a gay character played by a gay actor, which I would consider progress

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15 minutes ago, j swift said:

I would cite the contrarian argument that we now have a gay character played by a gay actor, which I would consider progress

For GH or soaps in general?

The return of Lucas and also Isaiah help build out the hospital too. Only since Frank have so many major characters been admitted to the hospital and had zero recognizable doctors or nurses helping them. I know it’s a schedule thing, but it’s noticeable. Even JFP/Guza knew to trot out Monica, Alan, or Tony before Scrubs took over.

2 hours ago, Antoyne said:

No one hates gays more than gays sadly 🤦🏽‍♂️

#facts

 

1 hour ago, j swift said:

I would cite the contrarian argument that we now have a gay character played by a gay actor, which I would consider progress

And he definitely comes across that way. 

 

13 hours ago, carolineg said:

I never disliked Blaze, but the character always felt like a day player/D-role upgraded to a story that was way out of the characters league.  JLG is okay and had some charm, but I don't see how it could have lasted long term.   Mansi and Kristina's story was just so far out of what the character and the actress could realistically handle.   I suppose they could have transferred Blaze out of Kristina's orbit, but it wasn't necessary.  While I hate how the show/FV handled JLG's firing and the disregard for the LGBTQ community, I just would hope they cast a wider net for the next Kristina love interest.  IMO, the firing wasn't wrong, the way the show did it was and keeping ELR/Natalia is disgusting.

I never said you disliked Blaze. I hope I didn't come across that way to you. You have always described clearly to me why you disliked her. And I've always appreciated that you could see that JLG did grow in the role. Which...she did. Yeah, I would have liked to take the risk and see her grow...moreso because I read an interview with the actress in SOD that gave me a newfound respect for her. I would have love to see her transferred out of Kristina's orbit which I felt PM was giving her to do with the Face of Deception, but that is my bias showing. 

 

I liked she was mentioned recently. But I am fine with her gone and am curious to see who Kristina's next love interest will be. 

 

And yes, this whole firing and optics were indeed disgusting. 

 

25 minutes ago, titan1978 said:

The return of Lucas and also Isaiah help build out the hospital too. Only since Frank have so many major characters been admitted to the hospital and had zero recognizable doctors or nurses helping them. I know it’s a schedule thing, but it’s noticeable. Even JFP/Guza knew to trot out Monica, Alan, or Tony before Scrubs took over.

I have loved that we see Liz in her role as Head Nurse there. And Terry has her moments. But other than the one nurse who sings well that I always forget her name who at this point is recurring enough that I've been happy to see her again as often as we do, I would concur. Didn't the hospital have more recurring nurses/doctors at the hopsital just last year or am I seeing things? 

Credits for Wednesday, October 9, 2024:

Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley
Executive producer: Frank Valentini
Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte
Writers: Nigel Campbell, Charlotte Gibson, Anne Schoettle
Director: Jillian Dedote

Lucky needs to be his own person and not his father. 

1 hour ago, j swift said:

I would cite the contrarian argument that we now have a gay character played by a gay actor, which I would consider progress

It's not exactly the first time.

11 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

I never said you disliked Blaze. I hope I didn't come across that way to you. You have always described clearly to me why you disliked her. And I've always appreciated that you could see that JLG did grow in the role. Which...she did. Yeah, I would have liked to take the risk and see her grow...moreso because I read an interview with the actress in SOD that gave me a newfound respect for her. I would have love to see her transferred out of Kristina's orbit which I felt PM was giving her to do with the Face of Deception, but that is my bias showing. 

It didn't at all.  I do think you could have moved Blaze in other directions or in different places, but I also don't think it was necessary.  JGL seems like a lovely person with a nice attitude.  I just don't think she was up to the task of the Kristina/Blaze/baby story at this point in time.  That's not to say you couldn't bring her back sometime down the road.  

I don't object to JGL getting fired in general, but I certainly object to how it was handled and the fact they kept Natalia on instead.  I think it's possible we might see the brother they mentioned soon too and I really would have issues with that.

The writing for Lucky is horrendous. He's an a$$hole.

The Carly stuff is ridiculous cringe bad.

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

It didn't at all.  I do think you could have moved Blaze in other directions or in different places, but I also don't think it was necessary.  JGL seems like a lovely person with a nice attitude.  I just don't think she was up to the task of the Kristina/Blaze/baby story at this point in time.  That's not to say you couldn't bring her back sometime down the road.  

I don't object to JGL getting fired in general, but I certainly object to how it was handled and the fact they kept Natalia on instead.  I think it's possible we might see the brother they mentioned soon too and I really would have issues with that.

Oh, good!  While I do like when actors leave a show, go out for a while, and come back with better techniques/growth, I just don't feel Blaze is coming back. Unless there's a recast. And that's only if Natalia is still around.

 

It was handled horribly. And the fact that Natalia is still there with a man who just shot an FBI agent in cold blood is just making me see red every time I see Sonny AND her playing their version of footsies. And No to the brother. I was interested in him dropping in when Blaze was around because that was at least built up slowly enough to not be jarring. Now...unless he's a gay character that is slated for Lucas which would be ironic...then HELL NO. 

Lucky and Jason chatting today. Two deadbeat dads, though Jason did attempt to talk Lucky out of it. 

Lucky saying his return was all for nothing.  So bonding with your son and learning he's gay doesn't mean anything to you Lucky?  He's a selfish POS... 

 

5 minutes ago, wingwalker said:

Lucky and Jason chatting today. Two deadbeat dads, though Jason did attempt to talk Lucky out of it. 

Lucky saying his return was all for nothing.  So bonding with your son and learning he's gay doesn't mean anything to you Lucky?  He's a selfish POS... 

 

100% 

Did we really trade the Ava & Felicia friendship for Carly & Felicia? Why? UNDO IT!

I am disappointed that Jason gave Lucky money and didn’t talk him out of leaving.

Deadbeat means not paying for your kids. Jason is a Bad Dad but not a Deadbeat!