original release date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | writers: Sara A. Bibel, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Steven Williford
Thoughts:
It annoys me when people walk in public on their phones (via social media) as if it is not an inconvenience to the rest of us in society.
The look of disdain on Nicole's face at Shanice and Ted's date and how attentive Ted is to her just smells of pure jealousy.
Lance, you were unhinged on the phone, but now you are tracking Vanessa down in public? Maybe talk to your WIFE, the person who used Vanessa's service. She is the one to blame, not Vanessa.
Red market blood plasma? Damn. That is some serious business right there.
Lynette is devious, and I love it, and she clearly is keeping Hayley on her toes. It is nice seeing someone who can truly get under her skin and make things happen for themselves.
Lance, home slice, you are crossing some lines and acting like a controlling, abusive POS. You might want to look at yourself in the mirror rather than a Lolly's choice to hire someone to sexually please her.
Not Tomas telling Bill to go home to Hayley, and then Dani showing up like absolute clockwork with food for them to share.
So Chelsea's past habits are well-known to Katherine. That is interesting. But now Chelsea is acting beyond immature.
I feel bad that Jacob is shutting Bradley out after he is the one who gave him the tip-off about what was going on.
Looks like Joey is going to go after Lance due to his abusive manhandling of Vanessa. He should have just talked to Lolly instead.
Nicole wants to lose those cobwebs she has been collecting.
Not Shanice telling Ted to hang up some pictures in his hotel room, but she is right. Hopefully an apartment or townhome can come his way in the coming months. Damn, Shanice, you are turned on? Love how forward you are in this moment.
Yes, get picked up and put against the doorframe, Nicole. Get that good-ass loving.
Hayley, are you really going to have Randy flat-out murder Bill? That is insanity.
Tomas, once again, seeing things he should not be seeing. He has got ample ammunition where Bill and Hayley are concerned. That promotion to partner is his!
Notes:
Bibel and Brown did exceptional work together. They were well-paired.
I like the template use of social media on this soap; however, I still do not get the allure of TicTac or whatever it is called. Another social media rotting the brains of those who use it.
It annoys me on this soap when men sit down and do not unbutton their suit coat. Unbutton it. Simple.
Once again, no one is doing love scenes like Beyond the Gates. NO ONE. At all. Brilliant.
Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole) and Robert Christopher Riley (Carlton) have fiery chemistry. They are the pairing we need right now. I hope it fully develops as 2026 continues on.
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