BTG: July 2025 Discussion Thread

[CrazySexyQ]

Kat is very unlikable. I don't like all this "illegitimate" stuff. It's off-putting to constantly put Eva down about who her father is. The character is technically in the right but she's so ugh and nasty. And they can tone it down with the whole "Your mother..." lines. We know where that is going. 

I screamed and laughed when Nicole lunged at Leslie. She had that coming. It should be Nicole having the affair to get her groove back. Dani is hopeless and less is more with her. Same with CM and Pamela. I can't believe this is the same actress who played Dixie and Rosanna, characters I loved. 

 

[GLATWT88]

I wondered the same thing and assumed that this Dr. Perkins must be somehow involved in the baby mess with Hayley. Either she is being paid off, bribed, manipulated, or something more sinister and she is in cahoots with Hayley for whatever reason. Otherwise, I don't get it either.

Also, what is Hayley's end goal if the pregnancy is in fact not real. Hayley was supposedly 10 weeks pregnant when she was rushed to the hospital after her argument with Dani. Even if she were to get pregnant for real right now, there is no justifying the timeline...it will be obvious she lied. What is she hoping to do? Is this Dr. Perkins going to get her a baby. 

I also agree. It is getting a bit to ugly on Kat's part. Like I totally understand why she is angry, but to mess with you father's practice just to make your sister look bad is a touch extreme when Eva is not to blame for her father's infidelity and sister. She's also a snob and pretentious for someone who is supposed to be "good."

[kalbir]

Nicole and Carlton perhaps? I got the impression he was checking for her.

[ReddFoxx]

Perhaps Eva took a page from Kat and recorded their conversation. Eva's demeanor was so calm that it seemed like she has something up her sleeve.

[Antoyne]

I loved when Eva said maybe she should take a page out of her crazy mother’s book. Like Kat thinks these two did some really heinous things and she still continues to talk them recklessly

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[Chris B]

Yesterday's episode was very dramatic and today's was hilarious! They're continuing to have an amazing week!

I loved seeing Nicole attack sweet and innocent Leslie. The over the top reaction that Leslie had was hilarious and why Trisha Mann Grant is so delightful to watch. She doesn't waste a second she's on screen! The Kat/Eva stuff was also interesting and I love that they're deepening their feud. This should go on for years. They don't always have to be at odds but this is a dynamic you can play long term.

Shanice/Derek/Ashley continues to be the story I didn't know I want but it was amazing again today. Ashley works so much better now that they aren't treating her like a Mary Sue. Let the grey continue to shine on that lady! The scenes with Ashley/Haley were also great. I am curious how this is going to develop over time. I expected Ashley to blurt out that she knows she didn't get an ultrasound but she's keeping that quiet for now. I wonder if when she finally does confront her, someone will overhear (perhaps Leslie?). 

The only weak links in this episode were Pamela, who just doesn't work and nuTed who is useless. I'm beyond ready for Carlton to come scoop Nicole up.

[watson71]

I was thinking the same thing.  Her scenes are cringeworthy.  I’m not even sure what type of accent she is trying to speak with.  I wish TPTB would tell her to lose the accent and just use her normal speaking voice.

[Jdee43]

I guess Cady has been studying at the Michael E. Knight school of over-acting, where annoying accents and exaggerated mannerisms constitute character building.

Edited July 11 by Jdee43

[ReddFoxx]

It definitely supposed to be Transatlantic. That hasn't been used in years and is a unique choice, but this character is a sharp contrast from her other soap characters that I think this is how she is bringing the words off the page. It's her version of being eccentric and campy and I can see how it would annoy some, but it doesn't bother me.

[Chris B]

I love Cady but Pamala just doesn't fit which is the biggest issue I have with her. She randomly pops up which doesn't leave much time to develop the character and then you have the weird accent and lack of chemistry with Karla Mosley and I'm out. In addition to that, we already have a character on canvas who fits the role better and that I'd like to see more of, Vanessa. If you told me she'd known Nicole and Dani her whole life I'd believe you.

It suck is because Cady is a great actress but I can't see how I could ever get invested the way she randomly pops up. I wish they'd connected her to somebody to get her more of a reason to exist. Pamela as Smitty's mom would've gone a long way to develop his character who was isolated for so long until they started putting him in scenes with Jacob.

[janea4old]

Thank you for posting this. I'd never heard the term "transatlantic accent" before, so I looked it up.  Found several different definitions.
This seems to fit what you're saying?
 

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[ReddFoxx]

That's what I was referring to. A lot of actors and actresses used it in old films. It is pretty much all you hear in 1940s movies.

[janea4old]

Thank you.  It explains what Cady is trying to do. And yes that instructional vid explains the transatlantic accent well.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnkOFZKN0Dk

I'm really glad to learn this.  She seems to be following the Transatlantic pronunciation rules outlined in the video; but it doesn't seem to flow naturally.

Meryl Streep was able to take on a special accents for films and make it believable. I adore Cady but she's not Meryl.

Cady's accent needs more rehearsal and *consistency* -- if she wants it to sound like this is how Pamela naturally speaks. 

Edited July 11 by janea4old

[watson71]

Speedy recovery to Daphnee Duplaix who plays Nicole

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[alwaysAMC]

I'll have to watch today's episode on Paramount+ tonight. My local news is breaking in to cover Trump's arrival to Kerrville, TX. I live about an hour away. Such a horrible situation that was. I had very close friends there during the floods who thankfully were able to evacuate in time before their home was washed away.