1 hour ago, Maxim said:

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Now I aaaaaabsolutely MUST catch up! I'm like... weeks behind.

I've been lost in the hurricane that is Anna Karenina, reading that cursed (in a good way) book non-stop for days... and I haven't even watched a single show. I'm really starting to miss BTG. Dear Hamilton Widow... I'm coming back to you soon! 🩷

I know you are being careful due to the subject matter, but last week was pretty good and so far this week is looking in the same vein. There wasn't too much of her last week though so I guess they are making up for it this week. Her trifling tail was hilarious. And her talking to herself (the tv screen) was giving me flashes.

17 minutes ago, ranger1rg said:

So now we're defending the breakdown?

I don't care about the breakdowns, lol. I'm just saying I thought it was a decent sequence.

lol

6 minutes ago, Vee said:

I don't care about the breakdowns, lol. I'm just saying I thought it was a decent sequence.

LOL I'm sorry about that -- should have made it clear I was having fun.

And it was good fun, too.

1-13

Now that I'm done using the app (bad form, CBS, not loading up the episode on my system when I see 1-14 RIGHT THERE)...that was another good episode, too.

You know that I have to start with my favorite character. That's right...NICOLE. I loved her having the meltdown. And as I thought...they are going to take their time with this triangle (sorry, folks!). And for the triangle to even work, they have to build up the sides. Which for now is Carlton and Nicole (sorry, folks!). Which I thought it was a good showing. When he was talking about his history with her months ago, he sounded like Nicole was the one who got away. Naturally, he wouldn't take advantage of Drunk Nicole. Good. If they are going to do a triangle, I don't want Carlton going psycho yet. And if he does, I want it to be organic. A good showing.

Another good showing was Anita showing up during sexy time between Dani and Andre. I continue to see the undercurrent of tension between her and Vernon which is good to keep the main story alive. However, as much as I loved the Anita/Dani scene...I just have to get this off my chest. When the show started, there were hints of the relationship between Anita and Dani being more prickly. And there have been heres and theres. And now it just seems gone. And I'm sad for that because I found it intriguing.

Now that I FINALLY got to see Grayson. I liked him. And woooow it honestly looked like the Ashley I liked from the first episode was back. There was some chemistry, there was NO (or very little) of a neurotic Carrie Bradshaw coming off Ashley, and I look forward to more.

Ooooo so now we see how Naomi is going to be moving forward. Just like her grandmother and her father, rather than deal head on, Naomi is just going to try to avoid as best as possible and wall the feelings in. That organic trait could totally grow into a good story for her and Jacob in time. And I loved Jacob's father was there for him for once.

I did like the Vernon/Andre scene. But I do wonder if something is coming with all of this talk about the Dupree women.

1 hour ago, ranger1rg said:

The acting was good, but that wasn't my point. It might have worked if the fantasy was in Hayley's head, but it didn't make any sense coming from Dani.

I actually kind of understood it. Hayley managed to get the love of her life Bill to leave her, so in a weird way... Hayley lives rent free in her head.

24 minutes ago, Soaplovers said:

I actually kind of understood it. Hayley managed to get the love of her life Bill to leave her, so in a weird way... Hayley lives rent free in her head.

Don't tell Dani that. ;P

On 1/12/2026 at 2:41 PM, Soaplovers said:

Finally... the show has confirmed my initial theory as to why Naomi has been a moody bitch for so long. Her listing all the traumas of 2025 confirmed that she's repressed her true feelings and it has caused her to explode.

Ashley continues to work in supportive friend mode.

Hayley and Tomas had a good interaction.. perhaps he smartens up and realizes the scheming that Hayley is doing and gets himself hurt/killed for being smart for once.

Great minds...

On 1/12/2026 at 3:44 PM, MontyB said:

Has Ashley been re-set? If so, I like it.

Fingers crossed.

Dani, Dani, Dani!!! You have grown so much these past 11 months and I have truly loved seeing that. But, I think it's totally within Dani's character to be drawn back to Bill during this difficult time. The problem for me now is I love Dani & Andre too. What a conundrum.

I was taking the opening scene very seriously, until Hayley pulled out that big envelope that said TEST RESULTS!!!!, and then I busted out laughing, realizing it was Dani's ghoulish nightmare. I thought it was effective.

I love Beautiful Nicole, but Lord have mercy -- Carlton is plumb dreadful. I believe he's enrolled in an acting class taught by Tomas & Derek.

8 hours ago, skiman12082004 said:

Dani, Dani, Dani!!! You have grown so much these past 11 months and I have truly loved seeing that. But, I think it's totally within Dani's character to be drawn back to Bill during this difficult time. The problem for me now is I love Dani & Andre too. What a conundrum.

Which means they are writing it right. ;)

But seriously...in hindsight, it does make sense that Dani and Bill were drawn to each other. After all when Bill had his stroke, Dani moved with the quickness...AND was the only one he listened to. It really does track. I just don't like how Bill talks to her when he knows she's married. She didn't do that to him when he was in the hospital.

6 hours ago, Broderick said:

I was taking the opening scene very seriously, until Hayley pulled out that big envelope that said TEST RESULTS!!!!, and then I busted out laughing, realizing it was Dani's ghoulish nightmare. I thought it was effective.

The wackiness of RC! lol. But I agree. Effective.

Nice to see him jelling with Lynn Martin cuz I usually find their episodes meh.

On 1/12/2026 at 6:15 PM, soapfan770 said:

I promised myself to be more caught up and participate more in the BTG threads in 2026 lol.

Have to the moment between Andre and Bill was great with Andre telling Bill off.

Meanwhile Tomas eavesdropping on Haley was classic.

Good to hear. I miss talking to you in the Y&R Thread.

On 1/12/2026 at 6:23 PM, Chris B said:

The highlight of the episode were the Bill/Dani/Andre scenes towards the end. Karla Mosley has insane chemistry with both actors and they seem to have fallen into a very nice triangle. I hope they play this for all it's worth this year! I still don't know which couple I want.

The slight changes they made to the writing staff definitely have improved things. The pacing is great and the show feels so settled in. I'm getting excited to see what's to come! This was an excellent start to the week.

Thank you! I want Bill/Dani/Andre for all that it's worth. There have been some hints of slanted writing...cuz when has Andre being THIS insecure...so great to see that balanced back out. I want an even playing field. Sorry, MVJ.

IKR! Since Season 2 has begun, it has been a well-oiled machine and things are moving again. Fashion is still on point. And there have been moments when production just shines through. I'm still thinking about that camera angle that slid into the Bill office scene where Hayley was sitting in her red dress, giving straight villainess. LOVE.

On 1/13/2026 at 11:54 AM, Cheap21 said:

Carlton in these tight azz pants covering up his dck print this time

HA

On 1/13/2026 at 3:43 PM, ranger1rg said:

-- Writing this story is above my pay grade, but I still know when it's "too much."

While I've been enjoying them exploring the various angles of the Anita's Cancer story, I have to agree. Which is why I was glad for yesterday's episode using Joey vs SilkPress as a counterpoint. They have to be so careful with such a heavy story to have other stories going on. Perferably lighter. The last thing we need is B&B-Lite where the focus is just on the one story (note...BTG is so much better at their one story).

On 1/13/2026 at 3:43 PM, ranger1rg said:

I like Jordi Vilasuso

HEY, FRIEND! ;)

On 1/13/2026 at 8:15 PM, MontyB said:

I think it's great they're giving JJ a chance despite what anyone else thinks. I'm rooting for her.

Same. And goodness knows I've had my issues.