date: Thursday, May 22 | Teresa Zimmerman, Judy Tate | Michael V. Pomarico

• Dana trying to buy her way back into Mona's life by way of a frosted doughnut, and she isn't biting, and nor should she. Basic-ass frosted doughnuts are nasty.
• I love seeing Tracy still in town (and using the alternate staircase in the home).
• Derek, make your s**t and G-O, GO and do not even look back! No one wants your stank, lazy, crusty, dirty, nasty ass.
• Love seeing the girls welcoming Nicole back to work; it's a nice community welcome!
• Katherine is playing this audio recording like it's the latest book craze taking over the world.
• Uh-oh, Ted, you just outed yourself for speaking to Dana, and we know Nicole won't be happy about that. Nor will the Febreze behind you! Might want to spray it and cleanse your office.
• Good on Jacob for calling Derek out on his bull, the chair and the moose head. Good on him.
• Dana is off of her damn rocker; there are more than a few screws loose in that head of hers.
• I am going to need for Nicole and Ted to take Katherine a bit more seriously. She is smarter than most police officers... she's putting the pieces together.
• Oh, is that a hint of intrigue on Tracy's face at the potential idea of a reunion for the Articulettes?
• This is what, the second time Dana has snapped at being called "crazy", right? Yeah, she is unhinged. CRAZY!
• The drama behind Anita's exit from the Articulettes feels beyond a solo career; could the guy from their past be part of it, too?
• So, June's real name is Jessica Griffin, huh? That name sounds familiar... right, Ms Anita?
• So June is just telling the As the World Turns stories. That's a cute nod to another P&G soap opera.

Notes:

• I appreciate seeing a police investigation being taken seriously; it's a refreshing change of pace from other soap operas.
• Ambyr Michelle continues to give face like no one else.

I am not happy with the Ted recast. Keith isn't a bad actor, but the character's presence is completely different. Even though I don't see any strong chemistry between him and Nicole, I can buy them together at some point. This recast changes the dynamics of the show, in my opinion. Bill is now the clear big bad wolf on the show.

3 minutes ago, DemetriKane said:

Bill is now the clear big bad wolf on the show.

Which I think is the entire point; I think they might have seen how Maurice Johnson was portraying Ted and didn't like it in comparison to Timon Kyle Durrett's Bill Hamilton.

Just now, Liberty City said:

Which I think is the entire point; I think they might have seen how Maurice Johnson was portraying Ted and didn't like it in comparison to Timon Kyle Durrett's Bill Hamilton.

I believe it's a bad move. Too safe. Now, when Bill goes against anyone, I will assume he will trump all over them.

Just now, DemetriKane said:

I believe it's a bad move. Too safe. Now, when Bill goes against anyone, I will assume he will trump all over them.

But he's meant to be the outlier of the Dupree family (not Ted). I still think it was the right decision to make, and I am loving Keith D. Robinson in the role. Much more natural, and a wider ranged actor than the limits Johnson showcased.

Just now, Liberty City said:

But he's meant to be the outlier of the Dupree family (not Ted). I still think it was the right decision to make, and I am loving Keith D. Robinson in the role. Much more natural, and a wider ranged actor than the limits Johnson showcased.

I am fine with Bill being an outlier. But why do all the Dupree men have to seem weaker than Bill, though? That's not interesting. Maurice also had a strong presence and would be believable up against Bill. 

Leslie stealing toiletries and that robe has me screaming. Im gonna really be sad if they ever get rid of her.

 

 

1 minute ago, DemetriKane said:

But why do all the Dupree men have to seem weaker than Bill, though?

Because it gives him power over them. That's why, and plays into the idea Bill Hamilton holds power over them, hence his involvement in the Martin secret.

17 minutes ago, DemetriKane said:

I am not happy with the Ted recast. Keith isn't a bad actor, but the character's presence is completely different. Even though I don't see any strong chemistry between him and Nicole, I can buy them together at some point. This recast changes the dynamics of the show, in my opinion. Bill is now the clear big bad wolf on the show.

I kind of feel like its still to early to call. Ted should be broken,  confused,  vulnerable at this point if we're to believe he loves his wife and his family at this moment. 

 

 

5 minutes ago, DemetriKane said:

I am fine with Bill being an outlier. But why do all the Dupree men have to seem weaker than Bill, though? That's not interesting. Maurice also had a strong presence and would be believable up against Bill. 

Martin certainly hasn't played weak against Bill and neither has Vernon. We haven't really seen him with his son in law so not sure how they'll play that. 

New Ted ain't it.

Loved the reference to Tamara Tunie's time on ATWT. hopefully they can make a Law & Order SVU reference.

I wonder if ATWT characters will ever cross over because the homeless lady and Nicole acknowledged Jessica and Duncan as soap characters from "As the World Turns".

Then again, Marge was watching a soap with B&B's theme on Y&R and Katherine Chancellor crossed over to Guiding Light despite Reva's clone and Cassie  acknowledging Y&R as a tv show.

Edited May 22May 22 by Planet Soap

Just now, Liberty City said:

Because it gives him power over them. That's why, and plays into the idea Bill Hamilton holds power over them, hence his involvement in the Martin secret.

And what happens once the secret is out? He still walks around owning them? Nah, that's lame. The recast messes up Ted and Bill presence for me.

2 minutes ago, DemetriKane said:

And what happens once the secret is out? He still walks around owning them? Nah, that's lame. The recast messes up Ted and Bill presence for me.

To me, it helps solidify Ted as a character; Johnson was stiff (except for his excessive swaying) and could not emote one iota in his scenes. It was a recast that was well done. Knowing what Robinson is capable of doing, he's an asset to the cast.

8 minutes ago, Planet Soap said:

I wonder if ATWT characters will ever cross over because the homeless lady and Nicole acknowledged Jessica and Duncan as soap characters from "As the World Turns".

If they've just established it as a soap opera that patients have watched prior, I doubt the characters would appear in-universe; that wouldn't make sense at all.

@Liberty City Being a more capable actor isn't always the better choice. He has no presence, no charisma. And, he does not come off like the leading man. 

@Rmodelboy You're right, Martin has stood up to him, and now I want Brandon recast too! Every guy on this show comes off as submissive. No, Vernon is all talk. 

Maurice's presence is for sure felt; that's why the first couple of episodes were dry this week.

Edited May 22May 22 by DemetriKane

6 minutes ago, DemetriKane said:

@Liberty City Being a more capable actor isn't always the better choice. He has no presence, no charisma. And, he does not come off like the leading man. 

We are going to have to agree to disagree, because I completely disagree with your assessment. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Just now, Liberty City said:

We are going to have to agree to disagree, because I completely disagree with your assessment. 🤷🏻‍♂️

No problem.❤️