4 minutes ago, detroitpiston said:

His acting through Sam’s death has been the worst of the lot but I still want him to stay because the Q’s need a real scoundrel in the family and theres still good meat on the bones with him and Jason beefing. What Mulcahey was doing with him had better long term prospects but they can still salvage things by playing the Willow affair out longer and having him and Nina get more serious

When it comes to Alexis I wouldn’t mind her and Sonny having a real go round, chemistry wise NLG is MB’s best scene partner at the moment and the character has been through enough I can buy Alexis letting her guard down with Sonny right now.

Well they seem avoidant on playing the affair longer and definitely on Drew and Nina getting serious which I feel would have happened before the writer change on both fronts. 

 

I admit that while I can't stand to look at Sonny right now, I have greatly enjoyed how he has been there for Alexis and allowed her to lean on him. The chemistry is still there. 

 

 

6 minutes ago, detroitpiston said:

What Mulcahey was doing with him had better long term prospects but they can still salvage things by playing the Willow affair out longer and having him and Nina get more serious

I think it's too late, predominantly because it is clear this team has zero rooting interest in Drew or especially Nina who can barely buy airtime these days. If they were going to invest in it they'd be doing so. At least with Sonny out of her life Nina is no longer getting ritualistically humiliated by the entire cast twice a week as retribution via Korte.

I do think Drew Q gives good political animal or scoundrel under either regime, but I just don't think they will invest in it or give him enough layers back. So at this point I'd let him run its scheming course for as long as possible over the next however many months, then kill him.

17 minutes ago, Vee said:

God that was so stupid. I hated that couple and even I couldn't believe they did them like that.

Based on what I recall from the Carlivati years I am pretty sure Brad is supposed to be related to those characters from the '80s. I would not be shocked to hear they tried to reach out to Tia Carrere or the other dude in the last decade for some pointless cameo. I think early on there was a possibility they were going to use Brad to bring on more AQ people (and they still should) but it's never happened, which is shameful.

They actually did do Sam/Jason dirty with that non-wedding.  After everything they went through.  I know it was supposed to be their "laid-back" style, but it was a disservice to their fans.

I thought Brad was related to some of those characters which seemed liked an opening to bring more on, but I guess it was dropped like most things.

17 minutes ago, janea4old said:

Jade and Selina were sisters, and their brother Kim was Brad's biological father.

 

16 minutes ago, Vee said:

There you go.

So it seems like it would be extremely easy to bring these characters on?  What a miss when there are so few Asian characters on any soap.

1 hour ago, Liberty City said:

It'd be HOT and again, could explore Alexis realizing why her relationships with men might not have worked.

+ 1

 

Heck, that last point could be its own little storyline. 

I honestly have zero interest in another round of pointless Look What We Did guest cameos from old characters like Jade or her husband. I'd much rather see other new relatives or acquaintances from the AQ brought on and invested in seriously. Then down the road if Tia Carrere needs a paycheck, why not. (I always liked her in Wayne's World.)

1 minute ago, Taoboi said:

+ 1

Heck, that last point could be its own little storyline. 

It genuinely could be.

Just now, Liberty City said:

It genuinely could be.

Then again, perhaps I shouldn't say that. These New/Old Writers have managed to greatly reduce the 'wacka wacka' humor they put in their stories at the wrong moment. And I could see them putting Alexis in a storyline like that just to bring it back.

6 minutes ago, Vee said:

down the road if Tia Carrere needs a paycheck, why not. (I always liked her in Wayne's World.)

And Relic Hunter.  Relic Hunter was sort of like a combination of Lara Croft and Xena, and not well done, but I adored Tia Carrere in the role.
In general, I appreciate kick-butt female characters, which is why I loved the original Anna Devane before she was watered down.

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3 minutes ago, Vee said:

I honestly have zero interest in another round of pointless Look What We Did guest cameos from old characters like Jade or her husband. I'd much rather see other new relatives or acquaintances from the AQ brought on and invested in seriously. Then down the road if Tia Carrere needs a paycheck, why not. (I always liked her in Wayne's World.)

I am not really interested in bringing Yank and Jade back or anything long term, but children (teens/young adults) related to them would interest me.  I do believe both Yank and Jade worked at the hospital so they could be useful in a recurring sense in that way as well.  Tbh, I am not sure if Yank and Jade ever even left PC or GH.  They just work off screen lol. Of course, the thing this show needs is more characters lol.

17 minutes ago, detroitpiston said:

His acting through Sam’s death has been the worst of the lot but I still want him to stay because the Q’s need a real scoundrel in the family and theres still good meat on the bones with him and Jason beefing. What Mulcahey was doing with him had better long term prospects but they can still salvage things by playing the Willow affair out longer and having him and Nina get more serious

When it comes to Alexis I wouldn’t mind her and Sonny having a real go round, chemistry wise NLG is MB’s best scene partner at the moment and the character has been through enough I can buy Alexis letting her guard down with Sonny right now.

Thank you. I don’t see the need to kill off Drew. A sleazy Quartermaine politician is perfect to me. We’ll be past Sam’s death soon.

A great silly show for sure. A good time for syndication.

 

Alas poor Anna. Don't even remind me. I loved having that brand of her back earlier this year.

3 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Then again, perhaps I shouldn't say that. These New/Old Writers have managed to greatly reduce the 'wacka wacka' humor they put in their stories at the wrong moment. And I could see them putting Alexis in a storyline like that just to bring it back.

Trust me, I have visions of what could be in 2025 if, and only IF we get a whole new creative regime. But, do I see that happening? It's slim to none.

Just now, Antoyne said:

A sleazy Quartermaine politician is perfect to me.

Very. This is probably the most power that Drew has ever had. They should run with it. 

 

But as has been mentioned, given he's not getting any balance writing-wise...Drew could easily be getting written into a corner leading to a murder mystery. 

12 minutes ago, Vee said:

I honestly have zero interest in another round of pointless Look What We Did guest cameos from old characters like Jade or her husband. I'd much rather see other new relatives or acquaintances from the AQ brought on and invested in seriously. Then down the road if Tia Carrere needs a paycheck, why not. (I always liked her in Wayne's World.)

Not unless their returns were what ushered in the new relatives/acquaintances. 😉

6 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Alas poor Anna. Don't even remind me. I loved having that brand of her back earlier this year.

Yes I was saving up money in order to subscribe to Hulu when I read recaps and posts here about how Mulcahey was writing Anna.  Finally!  But then ... he was gone, so I'm glad I never spent the money.

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