37 minutes ago, j swift said:

@edgeofnik& @Liberty City So it's not in a creative lull and you guys love the current writing?  I would not have assumed that from your postings 😉😁

Ha! I didn't say that. But character names is not one of the many fundamental issues soaps have been struggling with for the past 15 years!

Y&R has mostly remained watchable because it has been featuring vets in front burner s/l.

B&B has been in a creative nadir since the misguided Sheila shooting Finn/Steffy. Every glimpse of watch-ability pretty much gets negated quickly. 

41 minutes ago, edgeofnik said:

Ha! I didn't say that. But character names is not one of the many fundamental issues soaps have been struggling with for the past 15 years!

I am honestly relieved that you took my retort with a sense of humor, as I intended.

To me, when I hear about characters named Sally and Billy, it evokes a children's cartoon rather than an adult romance.

Edited January 24Jan 24 by j swift

The Young and the Restless
week ending January 31 (x)

Monday, January 27, 2025- Episode #13047

Victor covers up a secret to protect his family, Mariah worries about Tessa's safety, and Sharon reflects on her past mistakes.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – Episode #13048

Victor puts Ian Ward in the hot seat, Michael takes on a dangerous assignment, and Sally works her magic to impress Billy.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – Episode #13049

Victor vows to stop Ian Ward at all costs, leading to a shocking turn of events.

Thursday, January 30, 2025 – Episode #13050

The Newmans recover from a volatile situation. Chance uncovers the truth, and Mariah's world is rocked.

Friday, January 31, 2025 – Episode #13051

Chelsea tasks a risk with Adam, Daniel learns the truth about Heather's death, and Kyle pushes Claire to come clean.

The Young and the Restless
week ending February 7 (x)

Monday, February 3, 2025- Episode #13052

Victor stands his ground with Jack, Kyle worries about Claire's state of mind, and Audra opens up about her past.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – Episode #13053

Nick helps Sharon find closure, Sally pushes Phyllis' buttons, and Damian keeps a secret from Nate

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – Episode #13054

Victor opens up to Victoria, Diane makes a big decision, and Jack gives Billy unsolicited advice.

Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Episode #13055

Nikki teaches Claire a valuable lesson, Nate and Amy receive shocking news, and Jack is forced to defend his actions.

Friday, February 7, 2025 – Episode #13056

Daniel is suspicious of Phyllis' alliance with Billy, Nate receives a surprise visitor, and Chloe gives Sally a history lesson.

On 1/24/2025 at 11:45 AM, edgeofnik said:

Y&R has mostly remained watchable because it has been featuring vets in front burner s/l.

Respect your viewpoint but to me that has made it unwatchable as the same stories seem to be told over and over and those characters face one ridiculous scenario over and over.

Happy to see the vets frontburner when the story calls for it but centering the show on Victor and having his misdeeds be ignored or even praised is too annoying for me.

1 hour ago, Paul Raven said:

Respect your viewpoint but to me that has made it unwatchable as the same stories seem to be told over and over and those characters face one ridiculous scenario over and over.

Happy to see the vets frontburner when the story calls for it but centering the show on Victor and having his misdeeds be ignored or even praised is too annoying for me.

I am SO sick of Victor on the front burner.