GH: July 2025 Discussion Thread

[Contessa Donatella]

Some of us think it may be happening. And, I completely & totally disagree that Frank or Disney thinks he has to stay on. To my way of thinking they are poised, ready to throw the retirement party as soon as he mumbles yes instead of maybe. 

When he asked them to take State of Mind & put it on the network I think if they'd said yes, he'd have retired within 18 months of that yes. Of course I also see why they said no, even though as a fan of the show but NOT THE CHARACTER  I'm for anything that moves him off. So, darn. 

[carolineg]

Lol!  I was just thinking today that Vaughn looks a little old for Joss, but whatever.  She's an adult and had has serious relationships before.  It's better than Emma flirting with Professor Y&R.

As far as Vaughn's acting, I haven't noticed it being bad and he's obviously a very attractive man.

[Taoboi]

So I see Lulu got her lick back.

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I may hate that storyline, but it's nothing against the actor. I don't think he is too old and he can act. He actually (don't hate me) reminds me of REAL Vaughn from ALIAS every time I see him. Which actually makes me dislike the storyline more.

[CrazySexyQ]

Count me in as another person who can't stand Laura. They writers have made her into a pretzel that defends all the bozos in town. I thought the character was hard to take when she defended Esme and then Heather, but the Sonny worship is so OTT. 

Brook Lynn vs. Lulu is a good rivalry. Both can be annoying, especially Lulu, but I appreciate the back and forth and slaps! 

Sasha needs to be retooled. She is such a Mary Sue, and I'll never buy that a supermodel wants to be a cook. Or that she's Robert and Holly's love child. 

Emma is a great recast. So much rooting value there. She's one of the few likable female characters on the show, IMO. 

 

[Taoboi]

And it holds up because they were the same way in the past as well. 

[carolineg]

The actor is 36, so he probably is too old, but I don't really care that much about the story so I don't really care that much about the age lol.

[CrazySexyQ]

Yup. And I love that they're both messy. 

Although, I wish Dante seemed more torn between the two. He feels....just there. I'm not sure what I'd have him doing, but his character is so reactive. I'm more intrigued by who Tracy sides with now that Brooke Lynn is getting her lick back. 

[Taoboi]

I may have hated originally the writers going this route since I was for Sam/Dante/Lulu once Lulu woke up which would have given Dante so much more to do. BLQ had been off in her own stories, and it felt very 'circle in a square peg' but I can't fault the writers for remembering that Lulu vs BLQ has quite a history and good to see it being used for maximum drama. I'm not caught up yet, but I do look forward to seeing how I feel seeing BLQ getting her hands dirty...something she would totally do back in the day. Both girls are scrappers so it's an even playing field. I do agree that Dante has felt...there...outside of the rift between him and Chase which has been a solid friendship for both that has played out on screen for years. 

 

Same. I can't wait for Tracy to know everything, too. I expect great Tracy/BLQ scenes. 

Totally understand. And...he looks younger than his age by a half-decade so good genes.

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[DemetriKane]

Go Babe I mean Lulu. That was awesome. Here for the rivalry.

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[Liberty City]

Credits for Tuesday, July 8, 2025:

Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley
Executive producer: Frank Valentini
Head writers: Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten
Writers: Suzanne Flynn, Kate Hall, Cathy Lepard
Director: Allison Reames Smith

[DRW50]

I saw a clip of Lulu confronting Jason over his praising Britt to Rocco. It was another example of the subtle shift toward Jason being more of an equal to other characters instead of the word of the big G (Guza), even though I know we were meant to side with his version of Britt more than Lulu's.

They've managed to keep Brook Lynn vs Lulu more balanced than I thought they could, although I'm not sure how much further the rivalry can go unless Brook Lynn falls in love with Dante. 

(Dante at times seems like an afterthought)

Edited July 8 by DRW50

[MontyB]

Where's Charlotte? Last time I saw her she went upstairs. 

[DemetriKane]

Living for Lulu and BrookLynn's feud.

Alexa Havins' performance is doing a great job of pulling me into this show.

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Some of the show's honks are aging. 

Josh Kelly still looks good. I might like him with Ava.

So the baby ends up taken anyway?

Edited July 8 by DemetriKane

[MontyB]

Alexa's performance is good, but Lulu is vile. 

[Contessa Donatella]

Is "honks" autocorrect for hunks?