Up to March 4th, 1993
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"A WARNING.⚠️"
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I honestly didn't think it could get better.
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I warn you guys... I am not tired of talking about Dorian... not until she tires me out. I swear, this woman reveals a new side of the character in every episode. It's as if Strasser is a master rhythmic gymnast, warming up before the great competition, showcasing all the various ways she can perform. We've witnessed menacing, fierce Dorian (Savage Dorian), playful, even cheerful Dorian (Marie Antoinette Dorian), and today, we saw - mother bear Dorian. Just as she can be superficial and light when she chooses, she can also get down and dirty when the situation demands it. Dorian only needed to see that one "innocent" embrace between Andrew and Marty. And yes, some people have dirty minds, some - wicked even... and expect the worst from everyone. However, I don't believe Dorian is out of line for questioning this. In fact, I think this is the first instance where I've seen Marty retreat from the battlefield. She simply left the room. The tension between Strasser and Haskell was out of this world. They need more and more scenes together, MY GOD. And then... Dorian shifted gears into master manipulator as she planted a seed of doubt in Cassie's mind, making her aware of the issue of danger lurking inside her house. I say - Brava, Dorian! We can label Dorian as toxic all we want, but at times, she is exactly the mother I wished I had. I would have reacted the same way. And that amazing line (paraphrasing from memory) - It doesn't matter how Andrew feels when he hugs her... Just think about what she (Marty) feels! Spoken with the wisdom of someone who's experienced a scandal or two... or three.
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To conclude the topic of Marty Saybrooke - Nora skillfully exposed her lie about where she was on Thanksgiving, baiting her accomplice friend to confirm details that Nora had fabricated. These were specific things regarding Marty's apartment, which that girl would have known were not true if she was with her on the day Sarah died. This is the exact type of writing that soaps lack these days. You need to be a smart person to write smart people. Of course Marty lied again, saying she was with a drug dealer (how believable) but this time... the new version was too thin. The clock is ticking and she has to find someone to pose as a drug dealer for her. Meanwhile Bo and Nora are getting closer and closer. They even had their first really passionate kiss and are currently in that awkward, but endearing phase between friendship and loverland.
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Let's get to the meat and potatoes. Viki Buchanina found herself in a really tough spot. The moment the affair was consummated, and she saw her husband at the door... she felt dirty and humiliated. The thrill of the forbidden has faded away. Instantly. Renee said something quite wise to her - the new (when it comes to affairs and men) eventually becomes... the old. So whatever she was trying to escape from in her relationship with Clint... is now coming back to haunt her. This is a typical part of every romantic affair, and it’s the crucial moment that will decide if it was genuine love or not. Now, Viki is uncertain about her next step - once again, she’s in a situation similar to Tina's. While she’s crying and debating what to do... however... Clint is moving on - kissing Lindsay in public. Sure, it’s rebound, but that doesn’t mean he should return to Viki. I really hope he doesn’t. No one deserves a second chance after what she did.
But what’s really intriguing is how Sloan is handling this cooling off period - in my opinion, he’s come up with a new strategy to manipulate Viki and put pressure on her. He told her that if she’s not ready, he’s going to leave and basically say Goodbye. Come on, we all know what you’re up to. I expected more from a general. So who is going to be, Viki? If you don't hurry up, you and Tina might end up both alone together in that house. Which could actually be more interesting than anything else, to be honest! Two sisters who destroyed their lives, living like Baby Jane and Blanche... (but that's for 20 seasons from now 😁)
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And now... for dessert - you all know how fond I was of Jason and Dorian. They were a guilty pleasure for me, and I adored them. So here I was... dying in suspense to see if the chemistry would still be there between the characters with Strasser in the role. Aaaand... the reveal is - GOOOOOOD. TALK ABOUT CHEMISTRY! Strasser has it with just about everyone. She even has it with herself when she's alone, looking at her reflection in the mirror. So when I saw her giving those bedroom eyes to Jason and him... looking down with his head... like a boy who can't say "No" - I knew they were going to get together. It was time for Dorian to let her hair down and explore the darker, more trashy corners of Llanview... holding Jason's hand. She went underground - to the tavern dump where the sleazy college guys hang out. By the way, as soon as Todd Manning spotted Dorian... he started making dirty remarks. What a creep. He probably wants to sleep with her.
Overall - 10.5/10 - I'm being naughty. (Just like Viki with her strawberries and prunes)
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Clip of the day
Dorian vs Marty
@alwaysAMC - she makes that head tilt at 1:10 mark of the video... again. Hehe.
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