1 hour ago, ranger1rg said:

-- I'll spare you another rant about the power Joey Armstrong has in town.

Don't spare me. I want it! ❤️

17 hours ago, Aback said:

It's not like this soap likes to dare that much...

I'm tired of Leslie. She's a completely different character than she was initially. And that's because they decided not to reign in Trisha's acting choices. I'm sorry but it's too much. She's the show's Phyllis.

Trisha no doubt takes liberties in how she portrays the character, but the writing itself is still shaky. Leslie makes some airheaded, pointless moves for a schemer. Also, they had her committ serious crimes and yet they also have her running around as a Bonnie Lockhart type of comedic antagonist and the two don't blend.

From the outset they should have had major revelations planned for Nov/Feb sweeps .

Have one or two stories move at a faster pace and others bubble along in the more traditional style.

As we've said before BTG is many viewer's introduction to a daytime soap and they're most likely not watching in the traditional way. So they need to cater to that, at the same time introducing strong characters so that viewers get attached and willing to follow the journey, maybe at a slower pace than they're used to.

I'm not sure about making Joey so prominent. Are we supposed to be charmed/intrigued by this criminal? Maybe if he were more a grey character, then he would be more appealing, but as it stands I'm not interested in following his exploits long term.

Introducing Isaiah led me to believe we would be seeing him at work and the college would be a new setting, but that hasn't happened-all he does is hang out at cafes. Where's the complication in his relationship with Eva? We're past the introductory stage and need some obstacles.

The same thing is happening with Shanice/Ted-they're happy together-but something needs to happen to cause problems. Maybe snarky Shanice needs to return and she starts boasting about being with Ted which he doesn't like.

And Martin/Smitty, Andre/Dani-things are too stable and there are just minor misunderstandings.

The whole June story could have been way more dramatic but it fizzled out and now she's just the quirky waitress.

These are obviously my takes and I'd love to read other perspectives w/o snide reactions just b/c some posters have dec ided they will be against everything I post. Genuine engagement and exchange of ideas/opinions is much more interesting to me.

Speaking about the onset, will anything come out of this review board at Bill's firm? I assumed this would have been the first sweeps story on BTG and the ball was seriously dropped. It was such a miss when there was no trial putting Bill and his daughter Naomi face to face. I totally get that budget limitations didn't allow for a courtroom set, but to develop this story and end on a whimper with a boring settlement was such a missed opportunity. Especially when there was a lot drama to mine here and they gave us very little of it There was still so much tension between Bill and his daughter's at this point and ideally his stroke should have happened during the trial. It would have been perfect soap.

So, no budget - no courtroom. Fine. However, the show introduces us to three diverse women who could have been fierce and fun characters, but they are all gone. There is a review board created as part of the settlement. Bill has Tomas snoop or sit in or maybe be part of said board. I don't remember the exact details. It is brought up in conversation a few times. Yet we never see Tomas doing said snooping or sitting in on these meetings. Was this board stuff supposed to go somewhere, was it dropped, or will it come up later?

On the side note, what is going on with this poisoning? Our girl Hayley is poisoning Bill but then she's not. She doesn't want to have a baby with Bill and freaks out and goes to Randy about it. They go to St. Barts for one day and she now wants a baby. At least that's what she tells Bill although a few episodes before she was crying and saying she wasn't ready. Like I need to know what Hayley is thinking. It is obvious she doesn't want Bill's baby but what is her motivation for now telling him yes. Where is she going with all this?

I just caught up with Wednesday. Were they trying to make me tear up with Bill and Anita. It worked.

4 hours ago, MontyB said:

I just caught up with Wednesday. Were they trying to make me tear up with Bill and Anita. It worked.

❤️

Hey @Maxim! It's interesting you reminded us of the 'headline of the week' style they had going a few months back. That was equally problematic in my view. We went from one extreme to the other. While the show is still wholesome and watchable, certainly not offensive, it's not must-watch TV. You piling up 10 episodes to catch up says a lot in that sense.

17 hours ago, Antoyne said:

I have to also add, Eva and Leslie were originally my favorite characters and actors on the show and I just don’t know what we’re even doing with either one of them anymore. Leslie is just an annoying cartoon, and I’ve actually been watching another show with TMG so I know she doesn’t have to play a clown, but that’s exactly what Leslie is now. I had some hope first when she started being menacing as hell to Laura once she Laura popped back up whenever she was around her and then the breakdown on Valentine’s Day. But neither thread has gone anywhere.

The Tomas actor completely killed the triangle for me but at least it was ten times more exciting than Isaiah and Eva. I thought maybe we’d get a second triangle with Eva/Kat/Isaiah but Isaiah clearly finds Kat annoying so no go there.

I want so much better for the two characters that when they did the special before the show started, I was instantly drawn to.

I was just about to ask you where you stood with your faves. So thank you for this. Cuz I'm over that cartoon. And she's cruising toward my Mute button like Martin/Tracy, Danny/Charlotte. All by herself, mind you.

Oh, I almost forgot that I wanted to react to NEXT WEEK's synopsis aka YASSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Though who know me, know what's up. Or read the Spoiler Thread. ;)

Edited yesterday at 03:31 PM1 day by Taoboi

Writers:
Michael Montgomery
Jazmen Darnell Brown

Director:
Anthony Pascarelli

This isnt my idea but I heard a theory but what if Inspector lady was Marcel's wife and thats why she came in with that stank attitude towards Leslie and wouldn't budge. I like it! I want her to come back and bne petty to cause all types of problems for her

Another person to work at a clinic that has no set where we dont see the day to day drama that goes on there wtih the growing staff

original release date: Monday, March 23, 2026 | writers: Michael Montgomery, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Anthony Pascarelli

Thoughts:

• I hope Anita speaks up more about the pain she has been experiencing due to the ongoing treatments she has been receiving. She should not have to suffer like this, or as severely as she has been.

• I appreciate the connection that June and Samantha seem to be establishing as mother and daughter. It is sweet, and it is what Samantha has been missing for some time.

• You can sense that Anita's condition is deeply affecting Bill.

• Damn, Vernon is not happy with Anita having the mindset she has right now.

• It is pleasant to see Bill and Dani being cordial and friendly with each other... but we all know it will not last long. Their chemistry is undeniable.

• Oh God... what heartbreaking honesty between Vernon and Anita; even though they are honest with each other, they still mask their fears, and in these emotional bursts, they let them out.

• And just like that... Joey has somehow turned it from Vanessa getting to know him to her opening up more and more about herself and the emotions she has been feeling.

• Caroline goofing around with Bill about Batman and Wonder Woman was a delightful touch and a classic story plot. She knows he's somewhere else and not at work.

• Jacob... you are getting too far into this and it is getting way too scary. Might be time to back out.

Notes:

• The week is off to a strong start with Montgomery and Brown. Loving it.

• Tamara Tunie (Anita) continues to not be afraid to appear less than perfectly groomed in this storyline. It is realistic and it is going to help so many viewers. She still holds herself to her character, and that is what makes her beautiful.

• Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill) and Karla Mosley (Dani) just spark onscreen. It is so strong I do not see them keeping them apart romantically for too long. They just belong.

Tamara and Clifton were exceptional today. Whew

At this point I want Doug and Joey's ex wife to walk arm and arm in the casino lol