BTG: May 2025 Discussion Thread

[Liberty City]

Why was this quoted to me when I didn't make the original statement? 

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[Gatecrashers]

I don't know. I'm sorry if you're offended. I really have no idea.

[EricMontreal22]

Right.  The reason we get Y&R a day ahead and have for ages (and I think at one time did with DAYS too?) has something to do with the fact that it airs very late afternoon (it used to be 5pm where I live but now is 4pm) so at some point because it aired after the US air time--or so I was explained--that would default to the next episode.  Or something.

At any rate, this isn't the situation here.

[Contessa Donatella]

As another gay woman, I'm interested in what you may be thinking. Does it have to do with Chelsea's newly found interest in a WLW pairing? Or is it about something else?

If by this you mean me, as usual you are talking nonsense. While it's true that I am involved with a group on Twi/X and on Facebook, neither group has this kind of utter stupidity as parts of them. IOW, you could not possibly be more wrong. Your time might be better spent on almost anything else. You have a nice day. 

[Liberty City]

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Not offended at all.  Just wondering WTF happened, lmao. Technology.

[AmandainNC28655]

So I have been busy at work closing out the school year, but took yesterday to get caught up on a week and half of episodes while I cleaned house.  Here's my thoughts.

1- June-Intrigued by the character and loved the ATWT references. Wondering if she will be connected to Hayley (as her sister) and the mother of Martin and Smitty's twins.  I have seen something saying she is a long lost DuPree.  So who knows, but I like the character. 

2- Liking Jacob and Naomi more and like seeing them on their own. 

3- Nicole-  I want to see her on her own for a while. Figuring out who she is as a woman, a professional and a mom.  Have her date some and enjoy life before automatically getting back together with Ted. 

4- New Ted-  Jury is still out.  Having a hard time not hearing the deep voice and while I like Keith Robinson, he could pass as Kat's brother. 

5- Andre and Dani-  Why do I feel they are going to catch feelings for one another??

6- Chelsea- Enjoying her exploring her sexuality. Kind of reminds me of the coming out story and Erica's initial reaction on All My Children.  Hoping to see where this goes and have them flesh out the character or Chelsea more. 

7- Martin- BC still hasn't grown on me.  I may be in the minority, but I would love to see the character recast. 

8- Ashley and Derek- Better apart.  I am hoping now that they are apart they will flesh out both characters more. I would LOVE to see Ashley revealed as mobster Joey's daugther and her mom his former wife/lover.

9- Vanessa and Doug- I am torn on them. I love her with Joey, but I like her with Doug too. I do think they are doomed and something tells me that Doug's days are numbered (take that how you want).  I hope that we see their children return home.  I love Doug with Shanice...speaking of her..

10- I wish they would give Shanice her own storyline and flesh out that character. She has so much chemistry with so many characters on the show

11- Tomas and Kat- They are a dud to me.  Tomas shines more with Eva, that would be a pairing I would be interested in seeing. 

12- Anita and Vernon- Enjoying them.  Interested to see what skeletons are in their closets and if it will keep them together or pull them apart. 

[Taoboi]

5-21

 

Have I said how much I like Jacob and Naomi? As the first in-bed couple from Episode 1...and a good guy/good girl couple, I do love seeing their development. Together. And separate. So doing my rewatch, it's great to see them together one moment and making their lives work. And then the next minute, they are off in other stories. I liked the Naomi/Derek scenes. Meanwhile DETECTIVE Jacob is involved in the SilkPress storyline due to Veronica Mars aka Kat on her and Eva's case. 

 

Dani, Dani, Dani. I thought it was a good episode to show her different sides. The outrageous Dani who would kiss her friend in public...and figuratively blow Bill's head off. And then...there's Mama Dani with Chelesa. She is always going to be divisive, ain't she? Sidenote...good to see a bit of sass from Pamela on Vanessa. It's clear they don't like each other. I do wonder if that will turn into a C plot. 

 

Speaking of C plots...well...I still can't believe how invested I have been in the Derek/Ashley mess. And another element in it that I liked this episode was how it was affecting Dani/Andre. Heck, they were all in the montage at the end.

 

And another speaking of C plots, Bill and that hand. smh. I didn't care for all the Bill/Hayley time, but that hand shake continued. I do wonder where that is going to go. MS perhaps? I believe in rare cases that it can happen to men, but I am probably wrong. Still...a chance to educate. 

 

I loved the Dani/Chelesa scene for sure. I'm sorry that things did not work out for Chels and the girl. But it was nice to see that in the spotlight and something just different for soaps. And it led to such a great talk with Dani. 

 

Mmmmm at the SilkPress/Eva scenes. It was such a visual version of what Eva and Tomas just talked about in the last episode with parents. And SilkPress admitting what she did. I totally missed it the first time around. I live for their scenes regardless. Though I'm starting to think (and the synopsis for this coming week doesn't help), that this A story is about to shift into more of a B story status to focus on the other A stories (Martin's secret and another round of Dani/Bill/Hayley).

[Contessa Donatella]

Odds more likely Parkinsons. Hand tremor is one of the first symptoms, often. Actually it could be any number of neurological issues. Not all are Parkinsons.

I think I already posted about Dani's laser focus on her girl. But in case not, this goes double for me! Totally love & also appreciate scenes like these Dani scenes. Showing some layers, she is! Whether its with her sister or her daughter, as long as the subject is family, Dani is down. 

 

[te.]

I doubt they're going to give Bill Parkinson's considering that it would be something he would have to live with and gradually decline. It'll likely be something they can sweep under the rug eventually (though it wouldn't surprise me if they pull the misdiagnosis trick between then).

[Contessa Donatella]

You make a good point. I just reached for something, unfortunately more & more common & the meds are good & most people have a long honeymoon before any decline. The most obvious thing would be an impending heart attack. That could be played by an immediate crisis followed by fairly ordinary time.

[Liberty City]

Writers:
Christopher Dunn
Lynn Martin

Director:
Steven Williford

[Cheap21]

Why did they cut Chelsea coming out to her grandparents? We should have seen that

[Melroser]

This isn't a bad episode, but I'm finding myself not as engaged. Must be the lack of Eva and Leslie. No Nicole, Dani. 

[Liberty City]

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date: Tuesday, May 27 | Christopher Dunn, Lynn Martin | Steven Williford

• I feel bad for Chelsea; she's exploring her feelings, and they're getting [unintentionally] hurt. But I love the support that Katherine has for her cousin.
• Bradley, you deserve one hundred times better than Deadbeat. So much more.
• Anita essentially tossing Tracy out... whew. She's done. DONE.
• Ouch... Chelsea hit the nerve with Katherine.
• How interesting... I feel like Tracy is becoming the mirror Anita has been avoiding while being a Dupree. What are these top secret things she's harbouring?
• I really hope Jessica's interest in Tyrell is genuine, because if it isn't, it might just destroy him.
• Back alley meetings? Your family? As if Bradley is not part of your family... Deadbeat, sit your ass down.
• Hey, Childbride, lower your damn voice. You're in the country club, not the country field where your ass belongs. And oh God, she's knocked up. Whew... here we go!
• Dante Greene, what control did this man have? But I appreciate that Anita and Tracy are uniting together; I pray that Sharon joins them soon.
• I love how easy Katherine and Tomas are with each other; it's smooth, it's natural and it's blooming in all the right ways.
• Hayley is about to battle the Dupree women for all she's worth. I am calling it right now.
• The unwavering support Vernon continues to provide to Anita is paramount; I adore them as the couple they are.

Notes:

• Mike Manning (Bradley) continues to show up time and time again in scenes with Brandon Claybon (Deadbeat), who brings nothing to the table. There is an extreme lack of romantic chemistry between them.
• I'm wondering how different Dante Greene is going to be in comparison to Berry Gordy Jnr; we know the true history of Diana Ross and the Supremes, but how different will it be with Anita Williams and the Articulettes?

[MontyB]

They've been on same day for three episodes, which is a good thing because the days flowed weird to me before.