On 11/6/2025 at 3:14 AM, GLATWT88 said:

I can't believe I am about to type this, but the characters of Derek and Ashley don't annoy me as much. Their stories can remain more in the periphery, but they are less infuriating. 

I still think the Derek reveal happened too fast. Ashley is out here acting like Derek was walking around normally and completely faking his recovery or lack thereof. Meanwhile, Derek was just able to stand and Ashley is like I was working so hard to make you comfortable how dare you. Then girl had the audacity to say he isn't the man she dreamed of marrying. Like hold up, you didn't want to marry that man to begin with when you were so quick to drop him when some other dude took your picture. 

I couldn't agree more on both accounts. Plus Ashley kicked out a man on a wheelchair, who had no family or friends (thanks Naomi!) to rely on.

On 11/6/2025 at 3:15 AM, GLATWT88 said:

Oh no, put me on the not impressed by Freeman's scting list. There were very short glimmers of hope, but making ugly faces does not a good actor make. 

Again: big agree. His performance was green and weak. And whatever tic he was doing with his nose wasn't it.

On 11/7/2025 at 12:45 AM, ranger1rg said:

-- Golden Corral Casino Mobster Joey is now some father figure to Izaiah. I get making connections, but I'm sick of this shlt. I'm sick of Joey either controlling Black people or having a hold on them or leading them around. I'm sick of the idea that these Black characters wouldn't be who they are without this lameass slimy mob boss. I really think it's a misfire from this show.

That's an interesting observation and yes, you're right. It's sick.

On 11/10/2025 at 2:58 PM, Vanguardian53 said:

This dude should be the one at her door to meet her.

Craig the manho who works for Joey.

He was insanely hot IMHO
Not handsome but charismatic. That voice made my heart melt.

On 11/12/2025 at 7:33 PM, Vanguardian53 said:

Would've love to have seen the alleged hellraiser that Izaiah supposedly used to be. He's been depicted as bad news by everyone he's come in contact with so far. I'm going to assume he won't be completely devoid of his naughty ways.

They keep talking about how difficult Izaiah was supposed to be yet he comes across like a softie. Much like Bill. This show can't write alpha men. The only one I can think of is Elon.

On 11/14/2025 at 11:55 PM, Soaplovers said:

Lastly, it's been a month since Guza left his position... and I notice some subtle changes in some of the stories (i.e. it seems like Ashley/Andre are not going to be a thing except for an awkward encounter here and there, Derek's ruse was exposed, and Eva/SPS seem more like a close mom/daughter than a toxic situation).

I agree - I like her contribution so far. Add the background music to the list.

Only thing I despise is that fugly cafeteria set or whatever it is. The fact it doesn't even have a name is a sign that it was really ill conceived.

Speaking of sets, they officially gave a house to Andre for one night to present Ashley with that wonderful fake Paris getaway... gag me.

All the CBS soaps will air on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. GH is also new. They aren't airing repeats against the football game on FOX.

On Friday, November 28, football takes over -- no soaps anywhere (except DAYS, of course.)

52 minutes ago, Aback said:

Speaking of sets, they officially gave a house to Andre for one night to present Ashley with that wonderful fake Paris getaway... gag me.

it wasnt one night. He's met with Dani there as well

11-11

 

Kinda going ahead and rewatching the week. Something came to mind.

 

Right now, there are several storylines going on. And they have been interesting for the most part. But you all know I prefer one of the A stories with the other stories surrounding it kinda of weeks. But there's really been no one A story dominating for...hmmmm a month or so now outside of Bill/Dani/Hayley really...but there has been building and momentum of some sort going on. Not sure if that is Tracey Thomson's influence, but I do like it. 

 

That said...the buildup to Winterfest has been pretty good. I mentioned that I felt like it is roping in their A stories which I'm liking. So I expect them to be present very soon. Dani/Bill/Hayley will be there. The SilkPress storyline is building again after just standing still for months. And Samantha's antics have roped Martin/Smitty in. 

 

So stray thoughts...

 

June has come such a long way, over here being 'hip' Mom with Samantha. And I liked that the Martin/Smitty scenes this episode and not just cuz the bubbles were bubbling. I felt that they reunited a little too quickly, so it is nice to see that the tension is still in play from Martin's Secret.

 

I'm sad when I see the Caroline/Hayley scenes now knowing what we know about Hayley. And Hayley and her poison drop is just so soapy. Hehe. 

 

Kat vs Eva is always fun. That said...TeamKat. I don't care how bougie and imperfect she is. Kat has NOT been wrong. And Eva storming into Kat's home trying to be THAT bitca ain't helping her case. It might be slanted writing, but I'm all for Kat going after her after that mess of a scene. Nice hair though, Ambyr. 

 

That said...I love Izaiah/Eva. I also like how they are slowly fitting Izaiah along the canvas. And it's been fascinating to see Izaiah's reactions to folk knowing the info Eva gave him.

 

I soooo love the Martin/Smitty/Samantha/Ty family unit.

51 minutes ago, ranger1rg said:

All the CBS soaps will air on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. GH is also new. They aren't airing repeats against the football game on FOX.

On Friday, November 28, football takes over -- no soaps anywhere (except DAYS, of course.)

Good to hear.

On 11/14/2025 at 5:03 PM, skiman12082004 said:

I completely understand 😊😊😊

On 11/14/2025 at 4:31 AM, Rmodelboy said:

Yeah they definitely about to drop something spicy during Winterfest regarding this 

Can't wait.

 

 

11-12

 

Another few stray thoughts...

 

Yeah, watching this, it definitely does seem like the Dark Derek storyline is over. And now what is he pivoting to?

 

Nice Ted/Kat scenes. TeamKat.

 

So is this how they are going to keep writing Naomi going forward? If so...NO.

 

 

I keep saying that Naomi's becoming a mega bitch is because she still has a lot of unresolved issues with her father Bill and she's taking it out on all men.  It's a natural reaction to some individuals (male and female) to take out their anger on one individual on an entire gender.

The interesting thing is that there are moments where Ashley realizes she's not entirely blameless, but bitter Naomi quickly snaps her out of it because if she's in a bad place.. she's going to take others with her (ala Dani).   She's exhibit A of toxic femininity 

So proving Naomi is a blending of her father AND her mother.  

11-13

 

A few stray thoughts...

 

I know I didn't like this episode too much the first two times around because what was the point of these Dani/Andre scenes. And it still really doesn't work. Then I thought about what I said earlier about the story change direction for Derek. I hope this is not the way of trying to explain away Andre's fear of being in front of the camera. 

 

Ted still ain't s@#%.

 

It was nice to see all four of our mains (Anita, Vernon, Nicole, Dani), but I have to admit that I felt a way that the only one who has what appears to be an actual frontburner story at the moment is Dani. I want more.

After watching this week's episodes, I must say Naomi has most definitely worked my last nerve. She's being a total b*tch for all the wrong reasons. She is just as entitled and privileged like Chelsea and Kat, but Naomi might be worse. She left Fairmont Crest supposedly to help others and to make her own mark, but she is total hypocrite.

Writers:
Sara A. Bibel
Cheryl L. Davis

Director:
Phideaux Xavier

Kat tried to cockblock Izaiah but thankfully she was able to make contact. He seems to be attracted to trouble bc he got interested when he learned she was a bigger hot mess than Eva