BTG: March 2025 Discussion Thread

On 3/1/2025 at 7:47 PM, Maxim said:

I predict this topic may hit 300-500 pages.  Maybe even more if we are naughty. 

20 minutes ago, Errol said:

Starting to wonder if we should start doing weekly or daily threads for BTG if this activity keeps up. 

I like this idea!

25 minutes ago, Errol said:

Starting to wonder if we should start doing weekly or daily threads for BTG if this activity keeps up. 

We're not doing daily threads.  I hated them.  LOL  It clutters the forum.   There's a reason why the star or circle to the left of every thread title is useful. 

I like the monthly topics. With my ADHD if there is a new topic every day or week... That will make me go crazy. (Not Dani level crazy don't worry) I like everything in one place. It calms me down. But thats just my opinion. Hahaha. I will adapt with anything ❤️😂

Edited March 9Mar 9 by Maxim

1 hour ago, Vee said:

I'm willing to make a wager on Silk Press and/or Eva busting Ted at Nicole's gala no matter the outcome of Monday's showdown. I suspect the gala is next Friday? And I doubt it will go off without a hitch. The show is moving quickly, but it has to out of the gate in these times and with GH's competition (however lackluster). I just wonder what the endgame is for Dana if it comes out that soon.

Im surprised we are getting another big event this soon. I kinda wish they had slowed down a bit bc it feels a bit too early for Leslie to show her cards

So, those of you who are having problems accessing the show, what are you doing? I ask on the off chance I or anyone else could help out a fellow fan.

In the UK for example what happens if you try to go with Paramount Plus?

52 minutes ago, Errol said:

As you said, it'll eventually taper down, but I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing for the show. We shall see.

Regardless, I for one do not want to keep up with daily threads in perpetuity lol. I'd personally keep it to monthly myself for now (uh, unless it hits 150).

19 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

Im surprised we are getting another big event this soon. I kinda wish they had slowed down a bit bc it feels a bit too early for Leslie to show her cards

It does, but OTOH Ted already knows. How long can that sustain itself?

I do think they know they have to hit hard out of the gate to compete, so I don't have a problem with the pace atm - it's strong but doesn't feel rushed to me, unless everyone finds out about Dana and Eva immediately. But they're also saying in advance press that things get really crazy in late April in time for May sweeps. So I wonder what that will look like, and if we have a classic Guza-style event setpiece for May (and IMO they might as well).

1 hour ago, Errol said:

Starting to wonder if we should start doing weekly or daily threads for BTG if this activity keeps up. 

Good question.

 

At least weekly.  

53 minutes ago, Maxim said:

Hahahahaha!!! This pic will always take me out. I love her.

 

 

I think we should stick it out. Only because it is expected to drop off.

27 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

Im surprised we are getting another big event this soon. I kinda wish they had slowed down a bit bc it feels a bit too early for Leslie to show her cards

As if we aren't used to the best HW seasons have an event every episode. 😜 

 

I would think to keep momentum BTG would at least give us one event a week. If not something to build up to a weekly cliffhanger.

 

 

And since it's now been mentioned so I don't have to avoid mentioning it yep on end of April/start of May Sweeps. Which is why I speculated about Guza being in the house because by that point, I bet the shows will be working well enough for one of his Sweeps events.

56 minutes ago, Errol said:

Starting to wonder if we should start doing weekly or daily threads for BTG if this activity keeps up. 

 

52 minutes ago, Vee said:

I can't remember the last time we did daily threads. I know it happened. I do think eventually activity will reach a normal flow state for the show.

The last time I clearly remember daily threads occurring on this board was back in summer/fall of 2008 especially with Y&R and OLTL as the MAB/Sheffer/Rauch/Hamner crew and Carlivati material at the time excited everyone including myself. Unfortunately it turned out to be wool being pulled over everyone’s eyes in the long term. 
 

A weekly thread wouldn’t be a bad idea. I’m just now finally caught up and don’t even know where to begin replying or share my thoughts LOL. I’ll  share here in a bit though. 

4 minutes ago, soapfan770 said:

I’m just now finally caught up and don’t even know where to begin replying or share my thoughts LOL. I’ll  share here in a bit though. 

I can't wait.  

1 hour ago, Errol said:

Starting to wonder if we should start doing weekly or daily threads for BTG if this activity keeps up. 

Yes at least weekly, maybe daily. 

With a monthly thread, those who wish to remain unspoiled, if they are a few days behind, would have to wade through pages of discussion of episodes they haven't seen yet.

Also with the show now streaming on Pluto, all the Pluto viewers would be a week behind, so I think weekly or daily makes more sense than monthly.

 

Edit, perhaps I agree with the poster that said daily might be too confusing?  Too many threads to search through? Unless BTG gets its own section on SON, there would be too much to have 30 daily BTG threads mixed in with all the threads on other soaps.

Edited March 9Mar 9 by janea4old

Week two is in the books and already, I can see the technical improvements. BTG, is definitely the soap we all needed right now. I love this soap and I honestly can't say anything negative about it. Sure, some of the cast is green, but I am willing to give them some time. And the expository dialogue, it is a must especially for viewers that are not as passionate as we are and watching daily.

The character I hate (maybe love later) is Martin. I love Nicole the best after 2 weeks. Vanessa was a surprise and I love her too.

2 hours ago, Cheap21 said:

Im surprised we are getting another big event this soon. I kinda wish they had slowed down a bit bc it feels a bit too early for Leslie to show her cards

i feel that way about so much that’s happened in the first two weeks. the first friday: a shotgun wedding and deliberate car crash. this week: a hostage situation; a character we’ve barely met targeted by a likely mobbed-up casino owner (whose name i’d have to look up) — oh yes,   how could i forget — a three-way! 

i’m exhausted just typing this:)

2 hours ago, Cheap21 said:

2 hours ago, Vee said:

I'm willing to make a wager on Silk Press and/or Eva busting Ted at Nicole's gala no matter the outcome of Monday's showdown. I suspect the gala is next Friday? And I doubt it will go off without a hitch. The show is moving quickly, but it has to out of the gate in these times and with GH's competition (however lackluster). I just wonder what the endgame is for Dana if it comes out that soon.

i know they think that they have to come fast out of the gate and maintain the momentum. but, maybe not… it’s possible this might prove counter-productive for some viewers. i’ve already see a few comments  — not a lot, but still — from people who are out: too much happening too fast to too many characters. 

wondering if they maintained this pace for everything already recorded. and, i’m really curious whether they have done (or will do) any market research  i’m painfully aware of the damage of what eileen fulton called ‘f*ckus groups,’ inflected in soaps. but, in this situation, viewer feedback could be useful. 

 

Edited March 9Mar 9 by wonderwoman1951