GH: January 2025 Discussion Thread

[Contessa Donatella]

Wait, The plan was NOT to shoot Valentin in the first place, or actually in any place, except Colette's mind, where she was clearly in renegade mode. I'm confused about whether you're confused. I really hate if that happens. 

Like a broken clock is right twice a day, even Brad got to be right that day. And, I thought Perry did it up really really well. I bought his anger about Britt. 

 

[Aragorn]

I watched today's rerun in its entirety on Hulu.

Leo was on. The show has given up on him.

Chase sang a song to Brook Lynn while Ned played the guitar. The creepy music manager then showed up.

Sasha appeared with Brando and Gladys. Brando is dead and I miss him. Gladys is gone and I don't miss her.

Spencer talked to Ava, Carly talked to Sam, and Sam talked to Spencer. They all talked about Esme.

Spencer asked Sam to swear upon her honor as a Cassadine. Sam responded that Cassadines lie, cheat, and steal. Spencer said that Sam was one of the good ones. Spencer then said that Esme is a monster.

Spencer was only pretending to be with Esme until he could get proof of her guilt. This totally backfired, as it allowed Esme access to Nikolas. This episode was two weeks away from the point that Nik and Esme sleep together and conceived Ace.

Ava had a confrontation with Esme, which doesn't deter Esme. Ava then went to Spencer and offered him $10,000 per week if he could get himself and Esme out of the house.

Esme pretended to be moving out, and let Nik talk her out of it. She then opened up her suitcase to reveal that it only had a single shoebox.

I loved this episode. It made me think that the show was going to bring back Spencer and Esme.

Edited January 8 by Aragorn

[Taoboi]

At this point...I'm not sure if she wants him dead or if Brennan wants him dead. It was a mish-mach of dialogue.

 

I thought Perry did a great job as well. But of course that was probably because I was looking away when Brad exploded. So I noticed cuz that got my attention.

 

 

[Beachstorm]

As already mentioned by others, Joss' grief has fallen so flat for me.

From the moment she sat at Dex's bedside when he had just died, then went on to give a monologue saying, "Thank you (pause) for loving me" (or whatever that blather was), and now to packing up his apartment, I'm just not feeling Eden anymore. I'm glad Dex is gone and I'll be even more glad when they move Josslyn on from this crap storyline with such crap dialogue.

[Contessa Donatella]

No, Brennan doesn't want him dead. Colette was acting on her own, actually against orders & Brennan, admonished her for doing so, as he should have. 

 

Same experience. I wasn't paying attention to Brad & then he really drew my attention to him, exploded is right! 

I really enjoy that we can have such a variety of experiences with the same content. That speech at Dex's bedside, to me was very moving & emblematic of a way that Joss feels she had growth with Dex. Of course, I continue to nurse my personal theory that Dex is alive. 

[Taoboi]

Ah, I see. 

[Beachstorm]

Maybe that's why her performance is falling flat, because he might be alive (not that she knows it yet).

But when you find out someone has just died, someone you had an intimate relationship with, I find it unrealistic that she was already going into her calm "thank you for loving me" spiel, while sitting on Dead Dex's hospital bed. There should have been more freaking out, blubbering, hollering, etc. Her initial attempt at grief was too resigned (to me).

Edit: I am sitting here in shock watching my beloved southern California burning to the ground in a couple of areas.  I lived down there for over 30 years, and those Santa Ana winds have never been a joke. The rest of the country can't understand what those winds are like and now look what they have done. It's a horrible perfect storm of spark, wind, low humidity, and once they get going, there's no stopping them. Praying for those communities that have been decimated tonight. Then I thought of the Michael burning storyline...

Edited January 8 by Beachstorm

[Contessa Donatella]

Okay, I am sure. What happened: Brennan gave orders to follow.ONLY. She completely on her own decided to kill him but she couldn't get a good enough shot. Finally took the best shot she had. Later when he saw her, he was pissed.

 

Yep. Total agreement about Brad. Also Perry. Even Lucas understood where Brad was coming from. Loved Portia telling off Cyrus & banning him from HER HOSPITAL. Very good that Portia told him off.

Oh, god, the fires are so terrible. I'm so sorry for anyone being impacting by this at all. This year, 2025 is getting off to a very bad start. 

[Contessa Donatella]

If I'm right she's going to be furious. 

I've been thinking about your Calm Joss Theory. People always say that people grieve differently & I think that's true. I wonder if Joss only seems calm & inside is reeling. I know I am that way. The madder I get, outwardly, the calmer I get, also I become unfailingly overly even polite. It's like in the South if we suddenly say, "Well, bless your heart." that's not us showing regard for the state of your heart, no, we've just insulted you. 

 

[Cheap21]

Willow's HO azz starts the episodes with a shirtless Drew in his room. So she messing with him on this trip? She is nasty piece of work and I hate the angle how she is being written like some delicate flower when her hot coochie got her in this mess. Drew? Disgusting. Slept with the mama while making her fall for him. I want these two humilated in the worse way

Thankfully the show isnt villifying Michael. He is coming across alot better and deserves better

[carolineg]

I don't think they are messing around this trip.  They are just both idiots.  Michael aside, the optics of a married woman going into half dressed Drew's hotel room in her slinky pajamas isn't exactly good for Drew's image as a politician.  Her kid is with her too!  Just put some clothes on, call Drew first, and go to his room to talk about your angst like a normal person.

I hope the humiliation for the two of them is next level.

[Liberty City]

So, him professing his love for Willow wasn't romantic for you? 

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Drew & Willow are really the new pairing of Elizabeth & Finn. WHEW.

[Contessa Donatella]

There seems to be a lot of discussion among some fans at least as to what the show is presenting. Cameron, for example, is putting it out there that Drillow is a valid couple & even suggested they might become the next Luke & Laura. Then, there are also questions about Jason and ... HA. So many. Let's count them down. 

Jason & Anna - To me they're partners & friends. No way we're gonna have romance between Jason & Robin's mother.

Jason & Sasha - I don't get it. Why? What? 

Jason & Liz - Now I truly do not see why there are still these fans. Liz has Lucky & also Ric. When is 3 too much?

Jason & Carly - Everyone knows that the Jarly, Unicorn, Count to 10, fans exist. Everyone knows that supposedly Korte loves this couple. Everyone knows that the show is afraid to pull the trigger & see what happens. And, I won't even remind everyone of their marriage.

Jason & Emma ... SCREECH. Okay, we'll stop there at the most ridiculous mention of all. 

BTW, I think Drillow is nothing but f*ckbuddies & Cam is possibly losing his mind. Luke & Laura? Laughable.

 

[carolineg]

Well, of course.  Who wouldn't think it was romantic?  I was thinking more in the physical sense that they weren't screwing again yet lol.

[Liberty City]

Haha. I'm glad you thought so. I got concerned for a very brief moment of time.