BTG: April 2025 Discussion Thread

[Chris B]

I feel like the show is all in on her (and probably Derek too). The actress who plays Ashley did post sadness over some of the things she's read about herself online but she's still filming as recent as this week. I feel like the show is going to stick with both characters until it works.

I do enjoy Ashley but I feel like the writing and her main scene partner let her down.

[MontyB]

People have been ultra brutal and I hope Jen Jacob learns to not let it get to her. 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by MontyB

[Paul Raven]

Jen, don't read the comments !

But if you do, be prepared and don a rhino hide.

I think that she's a good enough actress but the consensus seems to be that the character and story are lacking. She's probably disappointed herself by the scripts.

Oh goody this week I'm going to do a magazine quiz!

Meanwhile cast members are dressed to the nines,singing karaoke, donning wigs, interacting with a bunch of other characters, getting drunk etc

Edited 5 hours ago by Paul Raven

[MontyB]

All of the above

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[janea4old]

 

Vanessa doesn't have anything to be triumphant about *now*.  What I meant was, in my wishful thinking, I'd like to see her come out of this *down the road* -- after (hopefully) realizing that Joey is scum and deciding to do something to get him exposed for his crimes.  Maybe go undercover for the police? (not literally, but maybe assist with a sting operation.)

And/or, if Vanessa's marriage falls apart further, perhaps she either finds a way to reconnect with Doug in a more real way, or ... of she loses Doug, then she becomes a woman who is secure within herself.  

I think right now they're writing Vanessa to be using sex for fun, as sex-positive, but also as a a drug to forget her sadness.  (Just as some people use alcohol in a normal way for light fun but sometimes also use alcohol to mask a deeper sadness-- it can be either/both).

So I'd like her to find herself underneath all of that and reclaim herself.

Edited 4 hours ago by janea4old

[Paul Raven]

Thanks for the response and explanation. I was thinking you might be excusing Vanessa's actions/decisions and blaming da menz.