Y&R: December 2024 Discussion Thread

[Liberty City]

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[edgeofnik]

MTS looked positively regal today, especially the way her hair was done. Also, notice the suit Nikki was wearing resembled Katherine's suit in the picture. Nice touch.

As much as I enjoyed AD as Diane, SW has such a broad range - ruthless to vulnerable. I'm also a bit biased because I never forgave AD's Diane for cheating on good guy Andy!

 

[ranger1rg]

I had to LOL at the ridiculousness on yesterday's show -- Phyllis sitting in CRIMSON LIGHTS and complaining about Sharon showing her face.

I hope to God the writers were tongue in cheek with all of that.

[Taoboi]

Coming into December...

 

On one hand, I did like the sharp focus on Thanksgiving. All the Newmans together. The Abbotts at their table, and to answer the question from the other thread, I want to say it was last year when we saw it last. Ashley was a LOT less catty this year, too. lol.

 

I was happy to see Nate happy though I was more into the friction between Audra and Amy. 

 

On the other hand, I did feel momentum was lost this week. 

 

I love how now that we have the new ranch that the directors are using every inch of it in scenes or new ways whether it's Nikki looking out the window or Claire and Summer conversing in that little hallway I said that I've liked since they remodel the ranch set or Nick vs Adam in the little table/garden area. They are doing such a great job of using that set. And Victor and Nikki look so happy. 

 

Speaking of Victor...hehe...EB continues to be giving so many great moments. And I will always be here for him giving it to Billy...who was not at the Abbotts. I wished I care, but no. Which reminds me...I didn't get to finish it, but I enjoy Nikki vs Billy as well as Jill vs Billy...though I was mad that Jill had already left town and was back in the phone. 

 

So a decent week coming into December. Let's see if it flows. 

 

 

[BoldRestless]

I liked Lucy's speech today.

[Antoyne]

That was so god awful and annoying. Is there really no other place to get coffee besides the place run and owned by the woman you hate so much? It was just yet another chance for these writers to show us Phyllis=Good. Ya know despite faking her death just last year.

[soapfan770]

Phyllis going to Crimson Lights is right up the alley of all the B&B characters always going to Il Giradino and being mad they have to see Sheila working there lol

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[edgeofnik]

LLO'B has been solid through the last few months. She's had incredibly dark and emotionally challenging material and handled it well. It too bad Y&R doesn't have a late-teen set.

[ranger1rg]

These greenscreens...just make it stop.

Yes, they're better since Ed Scott has joined the show, but they're still not good.

[Taoboi]

At least they mention it in dialogue though so I can't hate on B&B for that.

[Faulkner]

Adam and Nick arguing about Sharon is so boring. It’s very 15 years ago. 

[INFJWill]

This week has been a total snooze-fest. The show had so much momentum the past couple weeks (Sharon/Phyllis climax, Ranch reveal, Dabby wedding, Jack/Diane) and it's all been ground to a halt. Hopefully this week is just the calm before the storm, and not Josh running outta steam again.

[Ponds]

For me, there are too many crazy people on this show for it to be enjoyable.  

[Taoboi]

12-2

 

Hahaha. The fact that as soon as Nikki took over...AC was OUT. And I loved Esther referencing it. It was a STUPID idea and ego trip for Billy so GOOD. I loved that the director angled out the elevator entrance...which I do not recall if it was right there by Esther's desk. They widened out the view so Victor/Nikki can make an entrance like the King and Queen they are...which was nicer than it used to be in that set.

 

Not as nice, but just as fun...hehe...Jack/Diane vs Victor/Nikki. I was shocked at the twist of Victor selling out that company right out from under Diane. We have gotten months of story out of it so I was looking forward to Kyle vs Jack given he stole that product. So...yeah shocked. But to find out that Victor was really selling out the parts to JACK (secretly)...Wooow. So is the product back in Jabot's stable now then? I could watch these vets fight all day. So surprised Jack got one up on Victor. It's been a while. 

 

And awww at them FINALLY closing out this Kyle/Diane mess. It was so silly and ridiculous from go. And a nice full circle to have him as CEO. I'm just now worried that NOW Billy is going to come back into the mix and make it about his bruised ego. I loved the camera angle of Kyle and Diane at the Abbot breakfast table with the look over the little table. It really is the little things.

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I thought the Sharon vs Phyllis scenes were pretty good. That said though...SHUT UP, GIGGLY HEFFA!!! While she has SOME right to go off on Sharon, she's NOT the moral high ground. AT ALL. I liked that Sharon was giving classic heroine throughout, but God if I don't wish she would fight against it. 

 

While I'm happy Kyle is getting some loving...I just don't feel heat from him and Claire now. Maybe if she had her edges, but alas. I have mentioned in other threads that I don't mind meet cute or young couples (minority but I like Will/Electra on B&B and even that has problems and Trina/Kai on GH and they have too many problems lol), but there's nothing there right now that makes them fit. 

 

Good start to the week though. 

[soapfan770]

Indeed. The most unnecessary and pointless scenes of the week without a doubt. 

‘Twas a quiet week, back to the old drabness of JG as usual.

High points?

Definitely agree on Lucy’s speech being one of them. The actress really hit it out of the park especially in her scenes with Faith as well.

Also Friday’s episode in Jack & Diane actually revealed they had quietly outmaneuvered Victor in a small but rare victory. Victor’s face was priceless. 

Glad the Abbott family drama did come with a resolution though. 
 

Mixed points?

Kyle/Claire. Okay, but some sweeping Romeo & Juliet plot that JG envisions they are not lol. For this story to have worked Claire needed to be at least left some edge and spitefulness, maybe even have her be jealous of Summer.

Otherwise it doesn’t work. Claire is lucky to have Newman ties because otherwise she’d be about to go the way of Lola lol. 

Low points?

As mentioned already Phyllis at Crimson Lights lol but also overall the Sharon story is sputtering out.

Phyllis/Christine clash  scenes didn’t work either. 
 

Neither did Billy/Sally. Can we please go like a month without seeing Billy??

And while I’m still intrigued by Ian and Jordan, the newest disguise for Jordan did not set a red flag off for Claire…?