It's absolutely true, but it doesn't have to be that way. IMO MW can still tear the roof off the place with Ava. I'll say it til the cows come home (and already have), but I really don't care if Ava goes after 10+ years so much as I care that she gets good story while doing it.
Do I think Ava can continue indefinitely while resuming a more dangerous role? Yes, if you handle it right. But CVE seems content to just renew her little friendships, keep her in these light sideplots etc. all just so he can keep perpetually having Ava on the show and queen out about her. It's the same personal preference IMO that guided him and others to bring back all the Obrecht clan and Brad, in addition to the larger necessity of Jason needing an emergency love interest (Britt). All of that is a waste of time to me. Commit to more or rest the character. It's not like DAYS or Y&R are going to pony up for Maura (or that Y&R would ever go near her again).
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