18 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Tbf, January on GH has usually had a good pacing to it that comes across as if it's building to February Sweeps. And there is almost always an event that kicks it off somewhat. Or something happens right before. I believe last year it was Spencer and Esme. And the year before that it was Nik's dark descend. etc.

 

So it's per the course. Which I don't mind at all with GH.

Thanks for this perspective! 

 

1 hour ago, Cheap21 said:

Are we sure Cyrus isnt going to make his way into Michael's room and OD him on some digitalis?

Some put that out there online. And all I can say is...it would fit.

 

Then again, Cyrus going after him could be the way for everyone to figure out that he did in Dex and Sam. So *shrugs*

1 hour ago, carolineg said:

You might all be thinking I said that because Brenda is in all three-and that is true.  They still are the top 3 IMO.

Well, they knew a good thing and used it along with the whole cast.  A certain EP could take notes...

4 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Thanks for this perspective! 

 

YW. If it does like it usually does...we should have a great January, February, and March period at least. It was usually mid-March, April...when someone's BTS hands got exposed.

14 hours ago, Efulton said:

I guess I am in the minority but I like that Drew has evolved (devolved?) into an ambitious, sleazy ho!  This version is one I can see sticking around. I really hope the Quartermaines turn on him with lots of nasty fighting.  

I also hope that Chase leaves Brooklyn and Port Charles when the truth about her child comes out. I need Brooklyn to be single, desperate, angry, bitter and scheming to make everyone else miserable.  Not this Laura Ingall's Wilder version we have been seeing for some time.

I think people might enjoy this version of Drew more if they thought the show was intending for him to be that way.

Chase isn't anything that great, but he's easy on the eyes, pleasant and likeable enough, and isn't as tainted as some other men on the show. I think the show needs some supporting nice guys, similar to Joe Kelly long ago. I might break him and Brooklyn up but keep him around, maybe pair him with Sasha again if she is staying. If he ends up raising Sasha's baby with her that would just enrage Brooklyn all the more. 

Edited January 9Jan 9 by DRW50

Getting caught up on the week. The fire sequence was extremely well done. GH still does stunts better than all of the other current soaps.

My god are Willow and Drew disgusting. Somehow cheating on your husband with his Uncle and then leaving the state with your child to be with your lover, makes you the victim? I need Nina or Curtis to blow this [!@#$%^&*] up ASAP.

LW despite being the longest Carly, is still not my Carly but she kills it in Mama Bear mode and I’m ready for her to go scorched earth on Willow and Drew.

I agree. If this was about Drew staying around, I think the majority love him as a slimy cad versus what he was since CM came on. He gives us a villain to root against. But it does seem paint-by-numbers at the least and writing him into a corner at the worst.

 

And I also agree that all soaps need a good guy or two for counterpoint. I say that about Chance on Y&R (and Paul before him) all the time. I do love that we have a team of good guys here. I just wish that the writing would let them be as good as the mob, but alas.

2 minutes ago, Antoyne said:

she kills it in Mama Bear mode and I’m ready for her to go scorched earth on Willow and Drew.

There's NOTHING like Carly on the loose.  

 

2 hours ago, Cheap21 said:

Are we sure Cyrus isnt going to make his way into Michael's room and OD him on some digitalis?

It would be just like GH to off (another) long-term character to keep on a villain who should have been gone years ago.

-- Whoever is choosing Diane's wigs needs to give up that job.

-- Maurice Benard's still acting like he's in some really bad mafia movie.

-- Nina's apartment continues to underwhelm. Too large, too sterile, too monochromatic. None of it looks real, especially that...image...through the window of the building across the street. Must've come from that Y&R greenscreen bag of tricks.

 

I don't think there's any greenscreened backgrounds on GH.

11 minutes ago, ranger1rg said:

It would be just like GH to off (another) long-term character to keep on a villain who should have been gone years ago.

True. But I think this time he's on his way out.

5 minutes ago, Vee said:

I don't think there's any greenscreened backgrounds on GH.

I mentioned the greenscreen bag of tricks. Never meant to imply GH used greenscreens.

That look through Nina's window shows a building that could not look more fake.

@Vee I'm glad your place is OK for now - hope you and your loved ones are well.

What you say about how ossified Frank's worldview is and how he's just got nothing left to offer with such heavy power feels right. It makes me think of Lorne Michaels and SNL - we hear all the time about how he is very hands on and on the ball, yet the show has become more and more hollowed out, clearly lacking in inspiration or care.

Edited January 9Jan 9 by DRW50

4 hours ago, carolineg said:

The only montages that touch "Clink Boom" are the "Lullaby Massacre" when Laura is singing to baby lulu and shots ring out at the club, Luke's house, and Sonny's apartment.  That was obviously before Clink/Boom and the Amazing Grace montage when Brenda returns.  You might all be thinking I said that because Brenda is in all three-and that is true.  They still are the top 3 IMO.

The Metro Court Hostage situation one was pretty cool too.

I also liked the one at the Triple L diner with Bryan Ferry's version of "Will You Love Me tomorrow" which kicked off Luke and Laura's return.

1 hour ago, DRW50 said:

@Vee I'm glad your place is OK for now - hope you and your loved ones are well.

What you say about how ossified Frank's worldview is and how he's just got nothing left to offer with such heavy power feels right. It makes me think of Lorne Michaels and SNL - we hear all the time about how he is very hands on and on the ball, yet the show has become more and more hollowed out, clearly lacking in inspiration or care.

Kenan Thompson’s lifetime employment more than implies that’s the case! 

Yeah… the irony of the most selfish whore in Port Charles attacking Willow for being selfish and whorey is not lost on me 🖕

And once again proves that she is the polar opposite of Laura Wright, who absolutely killed it today. Her range, as an actress, really is amazing. Even when Carly’s awful, she can play it in a way that makes you not hate her 😂😂

I was really hoping that Drew was gonna get hit today, especially in that last scene. But as much as I’m not liking him at the moment, he’s not wrong. 

And I really, really hope that Jason’s scenes lead to a big storyline for him, where he finally decides to get out of the mob. As unlikely as it is, it would be a nice change and reset for the show and the character. 

Drew and Willow continue to be the trashiest of trash. I was so glad Joss didn’t let Willow try to get off because Joss cheated on Cameron.

Drew even being at the hospital when everyone knows he banged his wife? And then trying to throw Pentonville in Carly’s face to what? Show at one time he was good? Give me a break. I need Drew to lean into the sleaze. Not this victim act even though he shows zero remorse. Carly read the hell out of Drew and I was here for it. 
 

I will say this is Carly’s karma for willingly choosing to be a mob apologist for most of her adult life. But she should’ve slapped the [!@#$%^&*] out of Drew. 
 

I would love for this to be wake-up call Jason needs to get out of the mob.

They’re just going to keep throwing tragedies at Kristina to force Molly to forgive her over and over again for being an awful sister. I’m over it.

Edited January 9Jan 9 by Antoyne

I wonder if Steve would be willing to move Jason away from the mob. 

1 hour ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Yeah… the irony of the most selfish whore in Port Charles attacking Willow for being selfish and whorey is not lost on me 🖕

This is one of those moments where you should be on Joss' side, hypocrisy or not, but she's just not likeable or sympathetic. They have the same problem with Kristina. They have a lot of alarm bells ringing with their younger female cast. I think that is one of the reasons a character like Sasha does have some fans is that in spite of so much depressing and poor material she is at least likeable.

When they brought Lucas back, I didn't feel his connections to the Spencers were enough to justify his presence. I still feel that way, but I am glad they did use his connections to Michael for some emotional impact today. As has been said, Van Hansis is very hammy, but when contrasted to Maurice Benard's hair dye having more of a presence than he did, I'll take it.

Edited January 10Jan 10 by DRW50