1 hour ago, Vee said:

I think BG did improve a bit but he also had a lot less to do. I wasn't exactly chomping at the bit for more Derek on my screen, ever again. So in terms of a casualty he only makes sense. Though I still might've wasted Tomas first.

I’ve wanted Tomas dead since AA uttered his first lines. And he still hasn’t improved an ounce.

21 minutes ago, Antoyne said:

I’ve wanted Tomas dead since AA uttered his first lines. And he still hasn’t improved an ounce.

If Tomas had to play a scene where he was grieving over Kat dying, he would look like he had a mild case of indigestion. Fortunately he hasn’t had any “big scenes” yet.

2 hours ago, Vee said:

I think BG did improve a bit but he also had a lot less to do. I wasn't exactly chomping at the bit for more Derek on my screen, ever again. So in terms of a casualty he only makes sense. Though I still might've wasted Tomas first.

BG himself said it - he was a character that was floating around on his own island with no family and no real work place. It makes complete sense to write him off as a "big" death as it doesn't really affect the canvas itself much. He'll be one of those characters we'll quickly forget in the coming years.

Just now, te. said:

He'll be one of those characters we'll quickly forget in the coming years.

I've forgotten him already!

I peeked on Twitter and to my surprise, the peeps on there were anti Ashley and were going to miss Derek because he was the only one to get under SPS's skin...and liked the chemistry between him and Eva (he had good friendship chemistry with Shanice and Eva).

Writers:
Jamey Giddens
Jazmen Darnell Brown

Director:
Michael V. Pomarico

Every time I get to watch and Ashley is on, I have the impulse to quickly change the channel. Wish she and Derek had died together.

Yeah, yesterday's episode was easily the weakest of this week's episodes.

I am pro-Ashley for the most part, but I was really so much GIRL, SHUT UP.

And while I hate the plasma ring storyline, I did love the fallout so far. But...how is it Lia doesn't know who the Impaler is?

14 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Yeah, yesterday's episode was easily the weakest of this week's episodes.

I am pro-Ashley for the most part, but I was really so much GIRL, SHUT UP.

And while I hate the plasma ring storyline, I did love the fallout so far. But...how is it Lia doesn't know who the Impaler is?

I'll take this over the pointless Dani and Andre fantasy scenes.

With that said, when is Hayley going to get caught and written off the show? I want to know because the obvious story of Bill/Dani/Andre needs to get started officially.

1 minute ago, Soaplovers said:

I'll take this over the pointless Dani and Andre fantasy scenes.

With that said, when is Hayley going to get caught and written off the show? I want to know because the obvious story of Bill/Dani/Andre needs to get started officially.

I know I'm in the minority, but I liked the fantasy scenes. I really felt they were doing foreshadowing of where their storyline will be going.

You mean the stalled triangle? ;P But seriously...I'm starting to worry that they might actually be stalling Hayley's storyline now. If we have to wait until November Sweeps even I will lose it. There are too many people suspicious of her for me to believe someone won't do anything about it. With Kat on the case and AA recurring, I hope that will be sooner rather than later...with Tomas dead of course as the man who knows too much. Given Liberty's tea about AA's filming schedule, it might be November though. :(

original release date: Friday, May 22, 2026 | writers: Jamey Giddens, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Michael V. Pomarico

Thoughts:

• Joey trying to gaslight Donnell is not right. Donnell has always been honest and upfront with Joey, so to be treating him like this feels like a complete slap in the damn face.

• Another hospital? Damn. Sounds like the shooting really uprooted everything at Garland Memorial. But Ted, you want your ex-wife to talk to your current girlfriend? That has got to be interesting and also a potential conflict of interest, no?

• How awkward... meeting your girlfriend's/ex-friend's mother following the death of her ex-boyfriend. Wow.

• Jan's love for Derek ran deep... she wanted him more than Ashley ever did. Ha.

• I admire that Grayson is a person of his word... but I do not think, right now, at this very moment, is the right time for him to do it.

• I am not surprised at Anita and Vernon believing Monica would be a solid replacement for Lia as chief of staff. I think that is a fantastic choice. Of course Ted would want Nicole to do it, though.

• Donnell, do not back down to Joey. Stand ten toes down. You have got this. And I feel like, unlike Deanna and your mother, you might be able to make some kind of impact/leeway with Joey.

• Damn. Even Andre is having doubts about how things went down between him and Ashley and how Derek was involved with that. Insanity. And Dani is right; there is no guarantee that the end result could have been any different.

• Ashley, Ash... Derek does not own nicknames. I know you are heartbroken and grieving, but Grayson is not the reason why. I just hope Grayson can understand that right now.

• As much as I do not want to agree with her... Katherine might actually be right about Deanna's approach towards Vanessa.

• I like that, despite everything, Dani is embracing Ashley during her time of mourning.

• I hate to say it but Nicole dating Carlton and Kial is not the same as you dating Joey, Vanessa. Sorry, but it is not.

• Nicole, you did check Katherine, but she needed to be checked more and harder because she continues to act like she was raised in a damn barn.

• OH DAMN! Douglas. Now, is he really there, or is he an apparition? That is interesting. Whew. Ballsy, even.

Notes:

• Was hoping writer² would not pop up this week. Ugh. But they did. One of their better breakdowns, but I do think that is because they had to continue the momentum from the other episodes this week, so their hand was likely forced. And per usual, Brown did outstanding dialogue.

• Pomarico did some solid work today as director. He does tight shots exceptionally well.

• Much like Daphnée Duplaix's wig, Karla Mosley's wig is way too flat. This is the first hairstyle she has had that I am not a fan of.

• Jen Jacob (Ashley) continues to do fantastic work. She is really digging into the emotional pull of the material she is being given to deliver. Kudos to her.

• Keith D. Robinson (Ted) can wear any colour suit. The burnt orange on him was absolutely stunning today. Very crisp and clean.

• Welcome back to Jason Graham (Douglas). It is very nice seeing him!

so what, exactly, was the emergency that caused nicole to leave the cotillion in such a rush that she missed seeing samantha crowned?

2 hours ago, Antoyne said:

I’ve wanted Tomas dead since AA uttered his first lines. And he still hasn’t improved an ounce.

Manifesting.

8 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

original release date: Friday, May 22, 2026 | writers: Jamey Giddens, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Michael V. Pomarico

Thoughts:

• Joey trying to gaslight Donnell is not right. Donnell has always been honest and upfront with Joey, so to be treating him like this feels like a complete slap in the damn face.

• Another hospital? Damn. Sounds like the shooting really uprooted everything at Garland Memorial. But Ted, you want your ex-wife to talk to your current girlfriend? That has got to be interesting and also a potential conflict of interest, no?

• How awkward... meeting your girlfriend's/ex-friend's mother following the death of her ex-boyfriend. Wow.

• Jan's love for Derek ran deep... she wanted him more than Ashley ever did. Ha.

• I admire that Grayson is a person of his word... but I do not think, right now, at this very moment, is the right time for him to do it.

• I am not surprised at Anita and Vernon believing Monica would be a solid replacement for Lia as chief of staff. I think that is a fantastic choice. Of course Ted would want Nicole to do it, though.

• Donnell, do not back down to Joey. Stand ten toes down. You have got this. And I feel like, unlike Deanna and your mother, you might be able to make some kind of impact/leeway with Joey.

• Damn. Even Andre is having doubts about how things went down between him and Ashley and how Derek was involved with that. Insanity. And Dani is right; there is no guarantee that the end result could have been any different.

• Ashley, Ash... Derek does not own nicknames. I know you are heartbroken and grieving, but Grayson is not the reason why. I just hope Grayson can understand that right now.

• As much as I do not want to agree with her... Katherine might actually be right about Deanna's approach towards Vanessa.

• I like that, despite everything, Dani is embracing Ashley during her time of mourning.

• I hate to say it but Nicole dating Carlton and Kial is not the same as you dating Joey, Vanessa. Sorry, but it is not.

• Nicole, you did check Katherine, but she needed to be checked more and harder because she continues to act like she was raised in a damn barn.

• OH DAMN! Douglas. Now, is he really there, or is he an apparition? That is interesting. Whew. Ballsy, even.

Notes:

• Was hoping writer² would not pop up this week. Ugh. But they did. One of their better breakdowns, but I do think that is because they had to continue the momentum from the other episodes this week, so their hand was likely forced. And per usual, Brown did outstanding dialogue.

• Pomarico did some solid work today as director. He does tight shots exceptionally well.

• Much like Daphnée Duplaix's wig, Karla Mosley's wig is way too flat. This is the first hairstyle she has had that I am not a fan of.

• Jen Jacob (Ashley) continues to do fantastic work. She is really digging into the emotional pull of the material she is being given to deliver. Kudos to her.

• Keith D. Robinson (Ted) can wear any colour suit. The burnt orange on him was absolutely stunning today. Very crisp and clean.

• Welcome back to Jason Graham (Douglas). It is very nice seeing him!

I look forward to your posts every day! Even though I usually read them before I get home to watch the episode at dinner time. A little teaser is always nice!

5 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

OH DAMN! Douglas. Now, is he really there, or is he an apparition? That is interesting. Whew. Ballsy, even.

Can't wait to watch tomorrow!

I love me some Dougie! 😁