BTG: March 2025 Discussion Thread

[GLATWT88]

Can we end this casino storyline. It's boring, I don't like it, the set is horrible, and I really don't care. I'm not even sure what the point is... was it a way to add Lindstrom ro the canvas? 

They literally had no one in there while Joey and the bouncer guy chatted and then they had one dealer and an extra playing with the Dr guy. I don't even know their names, it's how little I care. 

[Contessa Donatella]

I object also to his name. It's not a name for a grown man. Hated  Smitty, now hate Joey. 

[Paul Raven]

Anita looks like she's about to go on stage in Vegas and Vern is giving Grandpa on Sunday afternoon.

[Soaplovers]

Nicole was my fav on episode 1 and I still like her.  She's what a human being should be like (and I have a feeling the female show runners think they're exactly like her).

Dani is probably my least favorite character.  She's someone that blames others the very problems she faces instead of taking ownership over the choices she made (and Dani is exactly who the female show runners probably are really like).

The two characters I didn't have any expectation of like or not liking... but ended up loving are Kat and Eva.

One character that I have also ended up liking and find that he manages to infuse layers into his character is Bill (lord knows that the feminist showrunners probably hate that some viewers actually like him.. or potentially will turn out to love to hate him).

[Antoyne]

Am I the only one where the opening theme has really grown on them? I find myself singing along to it now

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[Soaplovers]

I'm in a wait and see pattern with the casino storyline.

it's better then seeing Dani having an emotional meltdown every time she's on the air... yawn.. boring.  

[skiman12082004]

OMG, me too I even have a little dance I do when it's on.

[Vee]

Yep. The extended version on the long end credits on Paramount is especially good.

[skiman12082004]

"I concur"

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I'm making fun of Tomas LOL

[Chris B]

I came in expecting to hate this story but I actually have found myself enjoying it. Even the set doesn't bother me because I assume it's meant to be a private back room sort of thing. Part of what is selling it for me are the actors. Vanessa was an early standout but Doug and Joey are coming pretty close. Casting Jon Lindstrom was a brilliant idea and he has amazing chemistry with Vanessa. 

I just finished binging this week and I loved it. I noticed we didn't get Ashley or Derek this week and I can't say I missed them at all. What I love about the show is that they aren't allowing one storyline to dominate. They spread it out pretty evenly and as the weeks go by we're getting more development for the secondary stories like Martin/Smitty and Vanessa/Doug. It keeps me from getting sick of anything or anyone. Even though you have certain characters (like Nicole) who appear in almost every episode, they use them in different ways so it doesn't feel like they're there to just cram one story down our throat. We get to see them in their own story but also supporting various family members and friends.

I don't know if casting is considered a spoiler so I'll put my other thoughts under a spoiler tag just to prevent upsetting anyone.

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[Antoyne]

Regarding the casting. I agree completely. He has perfect chemistry with all the actors in his sphere. Like you I wonder if he’s supposed to be a completely different person once the recast comes.

I about fell out at her voicemail. 

She is toooo much in the best way

I love her so much!

So I’ve mentioned a few times that Eva and Leslie caught my interest before the show even began and I can firmly state they have lived up to and even exceeded my expectations. Love them both so much. Kat is also a favorite.

She’s perfect .

[Cheap21]

Eva is my favorite character and I wasnt so sure I would even like her but she's been such a delight. Ive also surprisingly like Vanessa bc she did nothing for me in week 1. Oh and Nicole is my second fave. I thought she'd be a bit boring but she is such a welcomed presence with my favorite storyline.

 

I loved Hayley in week 1 but she's dropped a bit bc I dont lie how naive she is written. I wish she was more of an unapologetic bish. Her scene with Naomi is the fire I wish we saw all the top. Kinda ditto on Leslie. Early fave but she's dropped when they did the cartoon switch with her. I wish she was more of a scary villian like we were teased with

[Cheap21]

Nicole "needing" Eva to log out of the hospital system makes NO sense now that I thought about it more. WTF doesnt it auto log out after  a certain amount of time of no activity? Just think about that. Whenever you log into a website with confidential information like your bank or medical records, you get logged out automatically. At my job, I have to use a VPN to access the company's systems from home and each session will kick me out if Im not using it for like I think 10 minutes. You mean to tell me that the hospital that Nicole works for doesnt have security measures like this?

[Vanguardian53]

I think this decision is definitely in the category of "taking the character in a new direction." Probably made to be a real bad ass with at least a touch of villainy.

[Paul Raven]

Just finished Fri. Daphne shines in every scene, such a good actress.

The kids are not bad and even Martin seems to be improving.

Bill is another who stands out for me-Timon seems to have a handle on his character.

I prefer Vanessa straight rather than comedic, but the gambling story seems a little by the numbers.

I would like to see some background music to enhance the scene-the lack of it makes things feel a little stagey.

i know there's a lot of love for Kat round here, but I'm not really feeling it.