Desperado

We can add Nina being delusional about Sonny too.

I understand why Sonny is all over the emotional map, but what’s happening with Anna? Tristan seemed quite frail in his last scenes which might be why Robert can’t have a major role in prosecuting Sonny (or not), but Anna went unhinged in trying to convince Molly to do it. Are we supposed to think it’s because of Joss’ funeral tirade? Or did Valentin do something to her off screen? Come to think of it, everyone was so emotional today including, of all people, Jason.

I watched the ABC version and a bit of the CityTV version while doing others things so I’m now totally confused. I liked the Laura/Cyrus - new writers have thankfully moved him away from radio preacher guy plot and she wants him to press charges against Sonny. Maxie/Felicia - cute convo. Ava meeting with Sonny - stabbing Nina in the back yet not telling us anything about her motives. Sonny/Brick - muted. Jordan/Brick - muted. TJ/Gregory - why?

Finally watched all of Season 2. Cannot stand Maddie being a cop and the actress playing tough (working in a law office was a much better fit). She was good in the buried alive scenes but I had to skip most of ep 1-2 because I hate, hate, buried alive plots (most recently seen in Silent Witness). Hate them. I did however see the ridiculousness of having Bosch and Honey go by themselves with her wearing a blazer and holding her purse (!) to save the day. Love Mimi Kennedy but not a fan of the dark colour clashing with a normally aging beautiful face. She makes the Honey/Maddie scenes so enjoyable and I like the easy chemistry her character has with Bosch. Can’t wait to see Honey as the new DA, but I’m sad for her betraying her longtime friend and losing that friendship. I watched both Bosch series and can’t remember how that could possibly be acceptable collateral damage. Seeing Lance Reddick one last time. 😭😭😭 Very happy Mo isn’t as dumb as most of the season made him look. They didn’t tell us when he figured it out, but I think the FBI asking him to inform on the undercover agent plus Honey and Bosch with no connection between them would’ve given away the gig. Glad his character took precautions either way. Bosch should talk about having a death wish. Both him and his daughter are oblivious to risk when pursuing “bad people” and it makes them both look like total idiots most of the time, which I’m not fond of at all. Lastly, very sorry Max Martini’s character was such a bad guy because he is a very fine looking man.

For having seen Tamara and SB trying to get it on on the other soap, he would have to give a lot more to the pairing because it was really one directional and they moved away for the pairing quite quickly.

Yes, we’re not at the level of fun banter yet (Drew’s dig about Nina being alone was disgusting), but I like the fact that she was allowed to fight back and tell truth bombs herself. I much prefer this Nina to her pitifully taking it.

This would’ve been a 10,000 times better scenario than the lame “protecting Carly” even if the result would’ve been the same for his mom and the kids.

Thanks for pointing me in this direction- they are fun. CM even RTd MB saying he hasn’t had this much fun acting “in a long time”. I hope that both the John and the Brennan characters can stick around.

With all the abuse stories on filming sets (including a fellow soap for a long time), hot sex scenes are harder for my brain to get into period. A few years ago I thought the Jason/Britt sex was fine and before that Julian (William deVry then in his mid to late 40s), was really hot in the way he carried himself and I could totally believe Alexis (NLG in her 50s) was totally into him. Valentin/Anna (50s/60s) wore much less clothing but did nothing for me in bedroom scenes despite good choreography. Things don’t have to get graphic, Liesl/Scotty, Lucy/Martin were more fun that hot but they played it as enjoying themselves fully and I liked that aspect a lot.

I agree. I think Carly sparked a bit with Brennan, but the Carson pairing was painful and her and Drew made my teeth hurt. Although LW/SB will never go to the hotness level of Sarah Brown’s Carly and SB, when together they cancel each other’s worst traits (him flat boring, her screetchingly entitled) and that’s fine. To me, seeing Sam or Liz go back to Jason would be a regression (although I think RH deserved a better romance partner than ME can provide).

Same. Despite keeping the twinkle in his eyes (love him to pieces), he’s been looking and sounding much more frail in his scenes.

Someone on another board said he didn’t want to say names in front of Ava. I thought it made sense at the time but why mention the FBI to Sonny at all then. I’m just happy I don’t know what will happen, watching is much more fun this way.

I don’t understand this either and worried Brennan was only brought back to be killed. I think the guard brought him back to the prison. Yes, assume he was trying to make better contact with him and realized he was wasting his time as he hadn’t heard anything.

The writing is now top notch and I’m enjoying most of what’s on my screen. Happy to see Brennan back but don’t understand why he’s still in jail instead of running Pikeman, especially if Val doesn’t want to be linked the organization. In case there’s any doubt, yes I much rather have Brennan on my screen than Val. Curious to find out how he convinced Ava to get w/ his program and shun her bestie and risk Avery blowback.

He kept saying this, but he’s been in his living room with Ava all week. 😂

Did he really? I saw him being arrested, but thought he might’ve been set up. Still, very happy that Brennan is back. I missed his mature hotness.

I thought John was being snarky to Carly by apologizing for thinking she was harbouring a fugitive, because he was now in custody. At least that’s how I play it in my head. I would love this. Also, good luck with your new hip Heather, if Jason finds out you’re her murderer. Ideally, he would also never forgive Joss and Dex for abandoning Britt on the pier.

The “flashback” in the last minutes better not mean Jason/Carly/Sonny will be treated has as heroes for overcoming the bad FBI/Pikeman. Also, don’t you try to take away sexy Beach Boy Jagger from me, show!

Well, today was anticlimactic. I would have preferred Jason stay with Carly (or anyone, really) rather than involve his son. And yeah, as Danny said, at this point a bathroom first aid kit won’t help. Heather Killer of Britt and future kidnapper of Ace (writing on the wall in bright lights) has overstayed her welcome.

I don’t understand why Jason is running away from law enforcement unless he thinks the FBI is infiltrated by whoever but I’m willing to go along the ride for now. Not sure who will help him at the boathouse but hope it’ll be someone that will make it fun.

Which gives him the right to beat up people in the Church.

I’m seeing major changes in the pacing, the writing and the number of interactions between the characters and I like it. When it comes to Dante being shot though, I felt nothing. SB worked 2 days then had a day off and that’s fine by me. He can have more. I would also be fine with less Sonny and Olivia. On a more shallow note, Maxie’s look was very on point and Nina’s blouse colour looked fabulous on her.

Count me in as being a fan of the John/Jagger splendid take down of Sonny. Loved the historical nod and the fact that I hadn’t heard so many truth bombs in a decade. Glad the truth was also thrown at Anna. Ava is still over the top in defending Sonny and it grates. Saw that Jason had been shot and thought “damn, he’ll have to see someone now. Austin and Britt are gone so Liz and Finn will be involved I guess.

Heck, yeah! I love JK but if he’s letting his greasy hair grow back and Cyrus is just going to go around town asking why he can’t be forgiven, I’m done. Was Ava there just to be shown standing by her man? I just can’t.

Tracy did say she could alter it any way she wanted and now that actors are better dressed on the show (excluding Lois), something tells me that if this wedding ever happens, it will be quite different looking.