Now that I've seen all the new and returning shows I'm interested in, something has to give. I prefer about 1 to 1 1/2 hours of TV per evening. These 3, even 4 hour marathons are way too much. So some shows can easily be watched later in the week or skipped altogether.
Usually I watch 60 Minutes depending on content I think it has been 20 years since I've had an 8 p.m. Sunday night show. With Madam Secretary at 8, Good Wife at 9 and Revenge at 10 that is 4 hours of TV! Way too much for my attention span and my back. So Madam Secretary can easily be watched at CBS.com later in the week, say Tuesday when there is nothing and has been nothing on from 8 to 10 for oh probably 20 years.
Revenge is a show I should have dropped in the 2nd season but like a train wreck - and it is one - I can't look away. My husband said all along in season 1 this should be a one season show. No I insisted. It was too good. I told many friends how good this show was. I hope none of them actually listened to me because season 2 was almost unwatchable - again, train wreck. Season 3 was a little better and even wrapped things up so that it really should not have come back. At this point I'll probably watch it through because I feel sure this is the last season, The star seems to want it that way. But I certainly don't have to stay up late on Sunday to watch it. The show has so dropped off everyone's radar that there aren't even spoilers to avoid if I delay a week or more.
Forever is still interesting. It is a decent procedural. While the overarching story is interesting it is obviously going to be very slow moving. I've seen this compared to Castle which I've never watched but I know enough about it to 2nd the comparisons. An easy one to put off a few days, maybe Friday nights which have absolutely nothing on I want to watch.
Eventually I'll have do so something about Elementary and Downton Abbey. Elementary is due to resume in late October on Thursdays at 10. I fear for them competing with How to Get Away with Murder. But then they used to be on opposite Scandal so I've always watched this one on a delay.
And speaking of Thursday, TGIT is a fine concept but 3 hours! Too long for me. Grey's is the casualty as my husband doesn't watch it. I only started watching this show a couple of years ago starting with season 1 on DVD. This is the first year I could watch it live and now it doesn't work for me. So this one is going to be delayed a day at least in viewing. I didn't think it got off to a great start last week. This week's episode was much better. I'm glad I didn't know in advance that it would be all Maggie. Her character surprised me in that I like her a lot. I like her to the point where I can see all the things I don't like about Meredith coming out. Very well done in getting her to interact with everyone, tying up one of Cristina's loose ends, and showing how she may be technically fantastic at her job she does indeed have her flaws.
I look forward to next week's Greys - just not on Thursday.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Returning Fall Shows - the first week
Several favorites returned this week. We had eagerly awaited the return of The Big Bang Theory and Scandal. Let's see how they all did.
The Good Wife
While it was difficult at times to watch, the storyline was the most surprising. Carey's arrest came out of nowhere. I'm always amazed how these people avoid spoilers. My prediction is that Carey will stay in lockup for a couple more episodes so Alicia and Diane can merge the firms leaving him even angrier when he is free that he wasn't in on the decisions. I think that when Will's murderer comes up for trial, Carey will want to represent him having experienced what it is like to be in jail and knowing how the kid could snap. Maybe Alicia will be State's Attorney by then and prosecute the case herself.
Big Bang Theory
Hilarious as always. A great double header. This show continues to do a 'bang up' job incorporating their growing cast and developing their characters.
The Middle
There is nothing really new here this year but it is still funny. Eden Sher is so unrewarded by the acting community for the fantastic performances she gives year after year. Maybe this year and Emmy or at the very least a nomination. If only all the nominations weren't gobbled up by...
Modern Family
While still funny, this show is getting to the most predictable and at times tedious of all. I hate to say that because it was so fantastic early on. The problem is that the same characters interact week after week and you can easily see how they are going to behave. Cameron goes overboard on the romance and Mitchell is embarrassed by it. How many times have we seen this? Bring on some new characters and shake things up!
Nashville
Ok, this was also predictable but I still enjoyed it. I knew Juliette would be pregnant. They set this up last season and Hayden Panitierre is pregnant IRL so they had to go there. I knew Rayna would not pick Deacon else the show would be over for her character. I knew Scarlett would return mainly because there were no spoilers than the actress was leaving. I still laughed at the road trip. I was still happy for Juliette who got the part in the movie. I even still wondered just for a minute if Rayna would choose Deacon. It is a good ensemble and the music is always great.
The best storyline is Will's and little happened here but I'm sure more will be coming along on this. It is unprecedented for Country Music as far as I know and I tune in to see how they are going to deal with his sexuality.
Grey's Anatomy
Is there a technician's strike in Hollywood that I don't know about? Otherwise how do you explain the horrible - dial back to the 1970's - special effects??? Grey's is better than that.
I also thought that the fighting between Meredith and the sister she doesn't know she is related to was forced. I'd have like to see more on the fight over the board seat. Alex is my favorite character so I'm glad Meredith and he are developing an even closer friendship but he needs his own storylines and life apart from her. And Bailey hardly got a word in the entire show.
I was disppointed in that this is my first season watching them realtime. Watchable but they have done better.
Scandal
Fantastic premiere! It is like they hit the reset button and we saw all the players move back into position except Abby. No one was where I expected at the beginning except Liv being on an island. There was a little teaser about that. I like the development of Quinn from the little mouse into the one person who brought everyone back together for Harrison's funeral.
I also applaud Shonda Rhimes for taking care of business. She doesn't let her actors off with bad behavior. The NFL and the NBA could learn from her.
Mellie is such fun to watch. She is going through an awful time yet she makes it entertaining to watch and she is completely in control of her breakdown. She isn't going to jump off the Truman balcony but if she keeps hanging over the edge someone is bound to notice. I never noticed until this episode how much she and Abby sound alike. I think they need to be related.
Best of all we had a case of the week. Let's keep those coming. You can do that and still have the overarching story.
So a good start to the season. Tonight Revenge returns for hopefully the final season. And if CBS will get their act together we can get Mom, the Millers and Mike and Molly back. Oh and Elementary - that is sometime in late October I think. That is a show I like more and more.
The Good Wife
While it was difficult at times to watch, the storyline was the most surprising. Carey's arrest came out of nowhere. I'm always amazed how these people avoid spoilers. My prediction is that Carey will stay in lockup for a couple more episodes so Alicia and Diane can merge the firms leaving him even angrier when he is free that he wasn't in on the decisions. I think that when Will's murderer comes up for trial, Carey will want to represent him having experienced what it is like to be in jail and knowing how the kid could snap. Maybe Alicia will be State's Attorney by then and prosecute the case herself.
Big Bang Theory
Hilarious as always. A great double header. This show continues to do a 'bang up' job incorporating their growing cast and developing their characters.
The Middle
There is nothing really new here this year but it is still funny. Eden Sher is so unrewarded by the acting community for the fantastic performances she gives year after year. Maybe this year and Emmy or at the very least a nomination. If only all the nominations weren't gobbled up by...
Modern Family
While still funny, this show is getting to the most predictable and at times tedious of all. I hate to say that because it was so fantastic early on. The problem is that the same characters interact week after week and you can easily see how they are going to behave. Cameron goes overboard on the romance and Mitchell is embarrassed by it. How many times have we seen this? Bring on some new characters and shake things up!
Nashville
Ok, this was also predictable but I still enjoyed it. I knew Juliette would be pregnant. They set this up last season and Hayden Panitierre is pregnant IRL so they had to go there. I knew Rayna would not pick Deacon else the show would be over for her character. I knew Scarlett would return mainly because there were no spoilers than the actress was leaving. I still laughed at the road trip. I was still happy for Juliette who got the part in the movie. I even still wondered just for a minute if Rayna would choose Deacon. It is a good ensemble and the music is always great.
The best storyline is Will's and little happened here but I'm sure more will be coming along on this. It is unprecedented for Country Music as far as I know and I tune in to see how they are going to deal with his sexuality.
Grey's Anatomy
Is there a technician's strike in Hollywood that I don't know about? Otherwise how do you explain the horrible - dial back to the 1970's - special effects??? Grey's is better than that.
I also thought that the fighting between Meredith and the sister she doesn't know she is related to was forced. I'd have like to see more on the fight over the board seat. Alex is my favorite character so I'm glad Meredith and he are developing an even closer friendship but he needs his own storylines and life apart from her. And Bailey hardly got a word in the entire show.
I was disppointed in that this is my first season watching them realtime. Watchable but they have done better.
Scandal
Fantastic premiere! It is like they hit the reset button and we saw all the players move back into position except Abby. No one was where I expected at the beginning except Liv being on an island. There was a little teaser about that. I like the development of Quinn from the little mouse into the one person who brought everyone back together for Harrison's funeral.
I also applaud Shonda Rhimes for taking care of business. She doesn't let her actors off with bad behavior. The NFL and the NBA could learn from her.
Mellie is such fun to watch. She is going through an awful time yet she makes it entertaining to watch and she is completely in control of her breakdown. She isn't going to jump off the Truman balcony but if she keeps hanging over the edge someone is bound to notice. I never noticed until this episode how much she and Abby sound alike. I think they need to be related.
Best of all we had a case of the week. Let's keep those coming. You can do that and still have the overarching story.
So a good start to the season. Tonight Revenge returns for hopefully the final season. And if CBS will get their act together we can get Mom, the Millers and Mike and Molly back. Oh and Elementary - that is sometime in late October I think. That is a show I like more and more.
Friday, September 26, 2014
New Fall 2014 TV
With almost all my shows being renewed, I really don't need to pick up a lot for the fall of 2014. Still, I'm tempted to try a few new shows. Here is what I've tried and what I think of them so far:
Forever (ABC)
Since I rarely care for science fiction or the supernatural in any form with the occasional exception such as Early Edition, I had not planned to watch Forever at all. The built-in gimmick overrode the really hot guy. Then I heard last week that the pilot was on-line. So why not? Not much else to watch.
My husband and I watched it together and surprisingly I really enjoyed it. I loved Elana De La Garza on Law and Order. Judd Hirsh plays the ah, well, I won't tell you since it would spoil the story. He is in the sidekick role and there is a real kick to his character's placement in Henry's (the lead's) life. The pace is just right and the characters are not just likeable, but people you want to get to know - something sorely missing from so many shows. The pilot did an excellent job it seemed of setting us up for the 2nd episode though they really seemed to skip all that when the 2nd episode rolled around. The overarching story is engaging and it is a good procedural. Some people hate procedurals but I miss them. Shows like Scandals started with a story of the week and then completely abandoned the concept so much you can't figure out how these people could possibly stay in business.
The only issue I have is Henry's gimmick of dying and then popping up in water naked. Doesn't sound like that would be a problem to watch but it is a gimmick and any gimmick overused will kill a show or at least my desire to watch it.
Blackish
Another show I had no plans to watch was Blackish. The previews just didn't make it seem funny. I was persuaded by the excellent reviews. Should have listened to my instincts. This show may have some important social commentary. I don't really know. What I know is it is a comedy and I only laughed - lightly - once. Why can't ABC find something to follow Modern Family and give Nashville a decent lead in?
A to Z
Another pilot I watched on-line. I like the main characters. Didn't like the supporting cast at all. Plus it is on NBC and I watch nothing else on NBC, a network that can actually manage to screw up a Michael J. Fox show, so why bother?
Selfie
After watching the on-line pilot, I thought I might tune into this. I enjoyed it more than expected. It is better than its previews. The problem with it is they told the entire story in the pilot. I'm not expecting this one to hang around too long.
Madam Secretary (CBS)
I love shows about the presidency. This one on Sundays prior to the Good Wife showed promise in the previews. My husband labeled in predictable after we watched the first episode. I agree though there were one or two unique takes. It is watchable and a good time slot as The Good Wife is often late so having something to watch earlier is nice. I'll just wait and see if the episodes get more engaging. I do like all of the cast except for the two silly young assistants.
Scorpion (CBS)
Another show I had no intention of watching based on the previews. My husband wanted to watch it and for some reason CBS has it slotted at 9:00 p.m. on Monday. That alone is enough to really irritate me. The Good Wife desperately needs to be rescued from its slot post football, 60 Minutes, Madam Secretary that can range anywhere from 9 p.m to a 10:30 start. Why not put it on Monday at 9 if you suddenly want to air a drama at 9 p.m. Or what about Elementary that has been put off until late October thanks once again to football? The most logical thing would have been to bring on some of the regular comedies - the good ones like The Millers and Mike and Molly (though this needs some fine tuning to get back to what it once was but that is another issue).
So Scorpion is taking up much needed airtime and for what? The most ridiculous story I've ever seen in something supposedly based on real life events. Tell me did an amateur driver really go 200 mph down a runway with someone popping out of their sunroof to plug a cable into a plane buzzing above. Just land the plane!!! I've read that 'the runway was too short.' Well geniuses, you are at LAX, find a longer runway! This program was completely absurd.
Now I know the only thing I've liked so far is a show about a guy who can't die. In that case though and in other science fiction, you know what you are getting going in. What I don't like about Scorpion is they want us to swallow this nonsense as possible even reasonable. No, I will not be watching this again.
How to Get Away with Murder (ABC)
The one show I truly wanted to add to my viewing for the fall is the new Shonda Rhimes show following Scandal. Actually it was developed by someone else. It definitely did not disappoint!
An overarching mystery - really two of them - that is promised to be solved by the end of the short season, a case of the week, a very complex female lead, and loads of mystery ensure that this drama will be around for the season. We were talking about it first thing this morning with theories on who did what. That is the sign of a good show for sure.
I haven't decided if I like these characters yet but I'm definitely interested. There are plenty of layers to reveal.
So I have one definite watch in How to Get Away with Murder and two maybes in Forever and Madam Secretary.
Forever (ABC)
Since I rarely care for science fiction or the supernatural in any form with the occasional exception such as Early Edition, I had not planned to watch Forever at all. The built-in gimmick overrode the really hot guy. Then I heard last week that the pilot was on-line. So why not? Not much else to watch.
My husband and I watched it together and surprisingly I really enjoyed it. I loved Elana De La Garza on Law and Order. Judd Hirsh plays the ah, well, I won't tell you since it would spoil the story. He is in the sidekick role and there is a real kick to his character's placement in Henry's (the lead's) life. The pace is just right and the characters are not just likeable, but people you want to get to know - something sorely missing from so many shows. The pilot did an excellent job it seemed of setting us up for the 2nd episode though they really seemed to skip all that when the 2nd episode rolled around. The overarching story is engaging and it is a good procedural. Some people hate procedurals but I miss them. Shows like Scandals started with a story of the week and then completely abandoned the concept so much you can't figure out how these people could possibly stay in business.
The only issue I have is Henry's gimmick of dying and then popping up in water naked. Doesn't sound like that would be a problem to watch but it is a gimmick and any gimmick overused will kill a show or at least my desire to watch it.
Blackish
Another show I had no plans to watch was Blackish. The previews just didn't make it seem funny. I was persuaded by the excellent reviews. Should have listened to my instincts. This show may have some important social commentary. I don't really know. What I know is it is a comedy and I only laughed - lightly - once. Why can't ABC find something to follow Modern Family and give Nashville a decent lead in?
A to Z
Another pilot I watched on-line. I like the main characters. Didn't like the supporting cast at all. Plus it is on NBC and I watch nothing else on NBC, a network that can actually manage to screw up a Michael J. Fox show, so why bother?
Selfie
After watching the on-line pilot, I thought I might tune into this. I enjoyed it more than expected. It is better than its previews. The problem with it is they told the entire story in the pilot. I'm not expecting this one to hang around too long.
Madam Secretary (CBS)
I love shows about the presidency. This one on Sundays prior to the Good Wife showed promise in the previews. My husband labeled in predictable after we watched the first episode. I agree though there were one or two unique takes. It is watchable and a good time slot as The Good Wife is often late so having something to watch earlier is nice. I'll just wait and see if the episodes get more engaging. I do like all of the cast except for the two silly young assistants.
Scorpion (CBS)
Another show I had no intention of watching based on the previews. My husband wanted to watch it and for some reason CBS has it slotted at 9:00 p.m. on Monday. That alone is enough to really irritate me. The Good Wife desperately needs to be rescued from its slot post football, 60 Minutes, Madam Secretary that can range anywhere from 9 p.m to a 10:30 start. Why not put it on Monday at 9 if you suddenly want to air a drama at 9 p.m. Or what about Elementary that has been put off until late October thanks once again to football? The most logical thing would have been to bring on some of the regular comedies - the good ones like The Millers and Mike and Molly (though this needs some fine tuning to get back to what it once was but that is another issue).
So Scorpion is taking up much needed airtime and for what? The most ridiculous story I've ever seen in something supposedly based on real life events. Tell me did an amateur driver really go 200 mph down a runway with someone popping out of their sunroof to plug a cable into a plane buzzing above. Just land the plane!!! I've read that 'the runway was too short.' Well geniuses, you are at LAX, find a longer runway! This program was completely absurd.
Now I know the only thing I've liked so far is a show about a guy who can't die. In that case though and in other science fiction, you know what you are getting going in. What I don't like about Scorpion is they want us to swallow this nonsense as possible even reasonable. No, I will not be watching this again.
How to Get Away with Murder (ABC)
The one show I truly wanted to add to my viewing for the fall is the new Shonda Rhimes show following Scandal. Actually it was developed by someone else. It definitely did not disappoint!
An overarching mystery - really two of them - that is promised to be solved by the end of the short season, a case of the week, a very complex female lead, and loads of mystery ensure that this drama will be around for the season. We were talking about it first thing this morning with theories on who did what. That is the sign of a good show for sure.
I haven't decided if I like these characters yet but I'm definitely interested. There are plenty of layers to reveal.
So I have one definite watch in How to Get Away with Murder and two maybes in Forever and Madam Secretary.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
50 Years
This is my first nurse's ball and I'm enjoying it immensely. It seems that this is going on into next week so there will be plenty of entertainment. I'm glad they cut Mac's 'performance' short. I hope Felicia chooses Frisco and they both sail off into the sunset pronto.
I'm also hoping we don't see anymore of Richard Simmons but that isn't likely to be a wish granted.
When it comes to Brenda, I'm in complete agreement with Carly. Brenda is one of the most useless women I've ever seen in daytime. I've watched some of the old scenes and I still don't get the attraction to her. She's the ultimate drama queen. Plus when a beautiful woman complains about having to get dressed up and walk the red carpet and be admired? Really? I'm supposed to feel sympathy for that.
Of all the characters who have returned, I'd most like to see Anna and Laura hang around. Most of the rest, particularly Lucy, need to wrap up their storylines and move on. It's fun for longtime fans such as yourself and entertaining for all of us but I want to see characters that I can become invested in because I know they are hanging around.
Hope that Helena isn't dead; she is just too good a villain. We've lost Anthony, we can't lose her too. Who will we blame everything on?
Finally, I'm ashamed of myself for going back on my vow to never watch Katie Couric again after her show ousted GH from their time slot. I got what I deserved in that insipid 'tribute.' It was a montage with 10 second (if that) interviews. Worthless. Even only watching the show a few years, I only learned one thing in an hour and that was that Luke shared his champagne with Elizabeth Taylor. Katie managed to accent all the stereotypes of daytime drama (while calling it a soap at every opportunity) and very little of the true value of this medium. How many times did we have to see her screw up her own scene? The only thing her special proved was how bad daytime would be if she and her fellow talk show hosts were to take over.
To another good week...
Sunday, March 31, 2013
As March ends...
April and General Hospital's 50th Anniversary begins.
I'm looking forward to the Nurses Ball. I think it will be enjoyable and I am expecting it to have the complex storylines associated with most GH events. The ball will no doubt be a 2 week event by the time it unfolds.
I'm also looking forward to the end of the Nurses's Ball and the Anniversary as a time to get rid of some characters and silliness that has endured in the spirit of honoring history. Characters I'm hoping will go away asap are Scotty, Lucy, Frisco, Felicia and Duke. I hope to never hear the word 'vampire' again.
Scotty and Lucy are virtually the same characters the same actors played on ATWT years ago. They were beyond annoying then and have not improved. Frisco and Felicia might have been must see in their day but they are beyond boring now. Same with Duke. Actually it is hard to believe this character was ever interesting. Anna definitely deserves better. Laura could stay around and she is one of the most appealing female characters I've seen on GH.
Sabrina has surprised me. There is a lot more to her than first met the eye. It's still a Cinderella story yet Patrick has already fallen for her even without a pending makeover.
I've most loved the conversations between characters you wouldn't expect to advise one another: Carly and Sam; AJ and Spinelli; Tracy and Ellie; Shawn and Rafe. I'm also delighted that Milo finally has a storyline though the idea that he has so much trouble finding a woman is surprising.
Sabrina was wrong to go out with him without at least talking to Felix about it. While Felix is dreaming, Milo is not gay. Felix and Sabrina are friends, good friends and she just brushed aside Felix's feelings and went on.
Of course, everyone wonders if Robin will come back for the ball. The biggest surprise of the year was the reveal that Britt is the Swiss doctor's daughter. What does Britt know about Robin's situation? Does she know Dr. Scorpio-Drake is still alive?
The biggest question is what the writers are going to do with the actors formally playing John McBain, Todd Manning and Starr Manning.
I'm looking forward to the Nurses Ball. I think it will be enjoyable and I am expecting it to have the complex storylines associated with most GH events. The ball will no doubt be a 2 week event by the time it unfolds.
I'm also looking forward to the end of the Nurses's Ball and the Anniversary as a time to get rid of some characters and silliness that has endured in the spirit of honoring history. Characters I'm hoping will go away asap are Scotty, Lucy, Frisco, Felicia and Duke. I hope to never hear the word 'vampire' again.
Scotty and Lucy are virtually the same characters the same actors played on ATWT years ago. They were beyond annoying then and have not improved. Frisco and Felicia might have been must see in their day but they are beyond boring now. Same with Duke. Actually it is hard to believe this character was ever interesting. Anna definitely deserves better. Laura could stay around and she is one of the most appealing female characters I've seen on GH.
Sabrina has surprised me. There is a lot more to her than first met the eye. It's still a Cinderella story yet Patrick has already fallen for her even without a pending makeover.
I've most loved the conversations between characters you wouldn't expect to advise one another: Carly and Sam; AJ and Spinelli; Tracy and Ellie; Shawn and Rafe. I'm also delighted that Milo finally has a storyline though the idea that he has so much trouble finding a woman is surprising.
Sabrina was wrong to go out with him without at least talking to Felix about it. While Felix is dreaming, Milo is not gay. Felix and Sabrina are friends, good friends and she just brushed aside Felix's feelings and went on.
Of course, everyone wonders if Robin will come back for the ball. The biggest surprise of the year was the reveal that Britt is the Swiss doctor's daughter. What does Britt know about Robin's situation? Does she know Dr. Scorpio-Drake is still alive?
The biggest question is what the writers are going to do with the actors formally playing John McBain, Todd Manning and Starr Manning.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Can we get a No Vampire story zone?
Would someone drive a heart through this vampire storyline and kill it quickly? I truly hate this kind of stuff. It is what gives daytime drama a bad name. There wasn't some other way to incorporate Lucy Coe and this kid Rafe who I'm assuming must be the latest Q heir into the storyline?
Otherwise the show is great but you know what people focus on and never forget - the crazy stuff. This is getting crazy.
Also, everyone loves a good murder mystery IF you care about the deceased. Now you can care in that you like them and will miss them or you can care in that you hated them and glad they are gone. You don't care if the character showed up yesterday and gets stabbed today. I suppose someone remembers this woman and it matters to them, but to many of us, we don't know her and we don't care.
The kid seems likeable enough and that may help this along but right now I wish today could just be erased.
What I really want to get back to is the ELQ fight. I'm delighted to see Tracy and Luke scheming. I love the two of them together in whatever relationship they can get. I was starting to like Kate/Connie until today but I think that will be temporary. I particularly enjoyed her scenes with Tracy and their bonding.
I so hope Patrick hear everything Dr. West Nile had to say to Sabrina. She is the character I thought they might kill off but then we would all be so glad to see her go!
Actually I was hoping Kristina would have something to do with the murder or just anything that might get rid of her. Keep her in lockup, send her to Ferncliff, I really don't care. Just get rid of her! And please, please don't give her any more scenes where she has to get emotional. Again, the bad stuff is what sticks in your mind.
So I'll try to leave on a good note. I'm starting to enjoy watching A.J. Monica was on yesterday; Molly was back on today and admitted that her family is too dramatic. If they are too dramatic for Mollly and her imagination, that is really saying something!
Otherwise the show is great but you know what people focus on and never forget - the crazy stuff. This is getting crazy.
Also, everyone loves a good murder mystery IF you care about the deceased. Now you can care in that you like them and will miss them or you can care in that you hated them and glad they are gone. You don't care if the character showed up yesterday and gets stabbed today. I suppose someone remembers this woman and it matters to them, but to many of us, we don't know her and we don't care.
The kid seems likeable enough and that may help this along but right now I wish today could just be erased.
What I really want to get back to is the ELQ fight. I'm delighted to see Tracy and Luke scheming. I love the two of them together in whatever relationship they can get. I was starting to like Kate/Connie until today but I think that will be temporary. I particularly enjoyed her scenes with Tracy and their bonding.
I so hope Patrick hear everything Dr. West Nile had to say to Sabrina. She is the character I thought they might kill off but then we would all be so glad to see her go!
Actually I was hoping Kristina would have something to do with the murder or just anything that might get rid of her. Keep her in lockup, send her to Ferncliff, I really don't care. Just get rid of her! And please, please don't give her any more scenes where she has to get emotional. Again, the bad stuff is what sticks in your mind.
So I'll try to leave on a good note. I'm starting to enjoy watching A.J. Monica was on yesterday; Molly was back on today and admitted that her family is too dramatic. If they are too dramatic for Mollly and her imagination, that is really saying something!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
The many faces of the resurrected
Let's count them - Cesar, Duke, A.J. - that's 3 so far this month that are back from the dead. We already knew Robin was alive so I guess she can't be counted. I understand the writers are trying to bring fans back so I can live with it. I just wish it were spread out a bit more.
When the Petraeus story broke with all its drama of 1000 e-mails, socialites and the stupid things smart men will do for the attention of a pretty woman, I told my husband he could never again criticize GH for their storylines. (He doesn't know there are so many characters back from the dead.) I couldn't help but remember the Lisa Niles story and the similarities to real life.
Back to daytime... I just don't like A.J. I know he is supposed to the one wronged here but I just don't like the guy. I've never been a Carly fan and Sonny certainly has plenty of flaws. It is amazing that Michael turned out like he did. He must have somehow found the tiny bit of good in each of his parents and his uncle. The main thing I don't like about A.J. - well two things - one he is dumb, just plain dumb. The second is how cavalier he is with his mother's freedom. He owes his life to her and he doesn't seem to care that she committed crimes to save and protect him and put her house up to insure his freedom.
Now I do enjoy the spoils of these somewhat silly plot twists. Alice, Tracy and Monica are the new must watch threesome.
I also love seeing characters of a certain age take center stage as in the Duke and Anna romance. The mask is completely silly and certainly something anyone would know was fake upon touching. Yet here we have this woman presumably in her 50's and all these over 50 or 60 men after her. It is a marvelous break from all the young lovers.
One young couple that are very sweet are Elli and Spinelli though I'm still rooting for Maxie. One couple I can't stand are Patrick and Brit. Oh, I love Patrick except when he is being stupid and he is over Brit though he did show some sense this week when he put on the breaks. I just hate Brit and have since day one. We are supposed to and since she has no redeeming qualities this makes for a very boring character.
This week is Thanksgiving and the previews on-line indicate a sad Thanksgiving filled with familiar faces. Kleenix at the ready.
When the Petraeus story broke with all its drama of 1000 e-mails, socialites and the stupid things smart men will do for the attention of a pretty woman, I told my husband he could never again criticize GH for their storylines. (He doesn't know there are so many characters back from the dead.) I couldn't help but remember the Lisa Niles story and the similarities to real life.
Back to daytime... I just don't like A.J. I know he is supposed to the one wronged here but I just don't like the guy. I've never been a Carly fan and Sonny certainly has plenty of flaws. It is amazing that Michael turned out like he did. He must have somehow found the tiny bit of good in each of his parents and his uncle. The main thing I don't like about A.J. - well two things - one he is dumb, just plain dumb. The second is how cavalier he is with his mother's freedom. He owes his life to her and he doesn't seem to care that she committed crimes to save and protect him and put her house up to insure his freedom.
Now I do enjoy the spoils of these somewhat silly plot twists. Alice, Tracy and Monica are the new must watch threesome.
I also love seeing characters of a certain age take center stage as in the Duke and Anna romance. The mask is completely silly and certainly something anyone would know was fake upon touching. Yet here we have this woman presumably in her 50's and all these over 50 or 60 men after her. It is a marvelous break from all the young lovers.
One young couple that are very sweet are Elli and Spinelli though I'm still rooting for Maxie. One couple I can't stand are Patrick and Brit. Oh, I love Patrick except when he is being stupid and he is over Brit though he did show some sense this week when he put on the breaks. I just hate Brit and have since day one. We are supposed to and since she has no redeeming qualities this makes for a very boring character.
This week is Thanksgiving and the previews on-line indicate a sad Thanksgiving filled with familiar faces. Kleenix at the ready.
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