BTG: April 2025 Discussion Thread

[te.]

What's funny about this is that most journalists I know work freelance these days - very few publications can afford to have a full time staff, so it technically is the perfect "job" for him since the kids would be in school most of the day. So I don't really see the issue, but I guess he's meant to be an investigative reporter type? 

I think they plucked a bunch of typical soap opera professions, but you're right. I don't think they thought much how it all would intersect with each other. I feel like Andre being a photographer / documentarian has an extremely limited angle when this silly hospital story is done.

I think it's great that they have so many sets, but I'm not sure they thought everything through. I wouldn't be surprised if we suddenly see characters make "surprising" career choices in the coming year. 

Edited yesterday at 06:25 AM by te.

[Vanguardian53]

As in THE EDGE OF NIGHT.

[Vee]

I suspect that will come for several. Andre may be #1, and I would not be shocked if the hospital is eventually phased out.

[MontyB]

As a huge The Edge of Night fan, I don't see that at all.

[VelekaCarruthers]

The high point of Friday's episode: Derek's arssss on that bar stool.  He may be dumb as a doorknob butttt....

So many low points to chose from but DP's dialog is a solid runner up with the nadir being Vanessa calling Joey a Zaddy.  Cringe

This show has fallen far and fast and wasn't too strong to begin with..

It's sad that the 20 producers, 15 writers and other vets on the production staff couldn't put together at least three watchable months. I could barely get through this week's episodes.  They failed at two cardinal rules: hire players who can ACT (especially those in the A,B,C plots) and tell a few cohesive stories consistently for the first several months.

They really squandered an opportunity to roll out a few gripping stories so that many who tuned in out of curiosity could be hooked.  Once new viewers tune out it's hard to get them back.  And viewers tuned out according to latest Nielsen ratings.  

 

[Contessa Donatella]

Weren't we told he's set financially? I think so. All they need to do is drop documentarian. Straight-up photog is fine. Not papparazzi, just a guy who takes good pictures. 

[Rmodelboy]

Yikes. These last few pages have been "interesting " 

I'll keep what I want to say to myself because on forums I respect everyone's right to have their own opinion but I think I'll just probably pop in here periodically. Seeing negativity over and over is a drag

 

[janea4old]

 

It has been established that Andre is independently wealthy because he inherited a fortune when his parents died in the plane crash.  He can do whatever he wants, so he's been travelling the world doing photography.    He doesn't need a job at all.

They seem to be writing it that he happened to drop into Fairmont Crest to visit, then stopped by the hospital, and the elevator baby thing happened and he decided to stay in town.  The silly hospital story feels like an artificial way to get him interacting with Ashley.

Editing later, to add:  I think Andre chose photography as a career because he enjoys it.  And he can afford the equipment and any travel involved, which many photographers cannot afford.

Edited 21 hours ago by janea4old

[Soapsuds]

The first two weeks were great. After that, it has been a mixed bag. It has been rather bland, minus a few scenes here and there. It has been only a month, but as a viewer, I already know what's working and what is not.

 

It is a brand new soap, so I'll give it some time and for MVJ to fix what's not working.

[DemetriKane]

I have to strongly disagree that Andre's career is not limited at all.

It might not produce the greatest entertainment, but they have a great excuse for him to mix it up with just about every character on the show, and it would make sense. 

There's a lot I can complain about but the careers and professions are not one of them. You can get a level of drama out of every job you use your imagination.

Plus right now, Andre can thrive without his career being a focus. He's connected to the main family and will support all their storylines, as the playboy he will surely have a great love or just be a spoiler for others! 

 

I don't see it either. 

Edited 21 hours ago by DemetriKane

[Vanguardian53]

I do. Sky wearing his turtleneck. His style and class. His good looks. Raven with her beauty, style, and wardrobe.

Edited 20 hours ago by Vanguardian53

[Chris B]

I just finished binging Monday-Wednesday, re-watching Tuesday and Wednesday a second time and I continue to enjoy the show. I don't find it slow at all. My only complaint this week so far is Derek. In the scene where he and Ashley set up for the dinner with Andre, I noticed he doesn't even stand or walk in a natural way. He seems so stiff and uncomfortable. 

Highlights so far were the Dani/Bill scenes and Dani and Andre who continue to have a nice and easy chemistry. I also was happy to see Dani interacting with Ashley. It was nice not only for the Andre of it all but to further establish Ashley as a family friend through her relationship with Naomi. It's also nice to see how Dani interacts with different people which in this case showed a much needed softer side.

[ReddFoxx]

Having watcged quite a bit of EON recently I'm not seeing it either. Raven was far less level headed than Nicole. If anything the character closest to being like Raven is Dani.

[kalbir]

I wonder if Andre was influenced by Y&R Malcolm. Photographer, popular with the ladies. Sean Freeman is not Shemar Moore level yet though.

[MontyB]

Agreed.