A lot of fans want Sibohan gone. After all that has happened to her, I can't see why she wouldn't want to put Port Charles behind her if she survives at all.
She has been almost burned to death, had brain surgery, nearly killed with the wrong medication, has headaches and nosebleeds, fell down the stairs, and now thrown from a moving car. All of this happened in just a couple of months. Is Sibohan the female Jason Bourne? The city of Port Charles is going to have to put up a bond referendum just to raise money to pay the increase in their insurance premiums on police force dependents.
I hope Elizabeth is in shock. Otherwise, she is a sorry excuse for a medical professional. First she didn't buckle Sibohan in and then after the accident she was running all over the place before she tried her cell phone. Wouldn't the first thing you do be to call 911? Then she is blabbing to Steve where anyone can hear her that Sibohan thinks she was pushed. Steve is certainly going to have his hands full and they won't be full of Olivia.
I feel so sorry for Sam. She is SO happy and it is about to be shattered by the type of phone call we all dread. (The phone rang just as I was typing that! Fortunately, it wasn't that kind of call.) Monica was of course just telling Robin how she misses all her family and now Jason is injured.
Of course, we know Jason won't die. The new writer is busy resurrecting and reassembling the Quartermaine clan so he couldn't possibly kill off the most interesting Q of all. The question is which Jason will awake from the inevitable brain surgery. I'm hoping for a Jason that remembers all.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
An absence of authorities
If only Carly had called the police like she should have.
If only Elizabeth had called for an ambulance like she should have.
Then the show would be boring. As it is, someone's life is bound to hang in the balance. And if Sibhan doesn't die, I bet she does sue Elizabeth this time. She is convinced that Elizabeth tried to push her down the stairs and she will probably be equally convinced that Elizabeth is at best a careless driver. Will anyone find Lucky? The flashbacks to the young Elizabeth and what I presume was their first marriage vows were very well done.
I knew Shawn hadn't left town. He just kept popping up. Why didn't he just take the job of protecting Carly? It is obviously what he wants to do. If he doesn't want to settle in one place to long, he doesn't want to teach middle school. Given the number of teachers out of work these days it is a real stretch to think a school would offer a job to a vet with a dishonorable discharge.
I was really surprised that Skye told Carly about Jax. I'm not sure Skye has loyalty to anyone. What was she doing in the alley anyway? Then again, everyone in Port Charles strolls through alleys late in the evening particularly single women. I think her visit to Port Charles will be far more interesting this time around. There have been some references to Tracy's sons so maybe we will get even more Q's back in town. I've only seen them in old YouTube clips and not much of that so I'd like to learn more about Tracy's relationship with her children.
Speaking of Tracy, she hasn't looked better since I've been watching the show. Hair and wardrobe are getting her right. Another fashion star, as always, is Maxie and this time she has a great hairstyle. She and Olivia looked fabulous this week. Olivia keeps giving Sonny pep talks. Got to hand it to her for trying. She should remind him that he doesn't want to do something his son will finally have to arrest him for.
A note to Sam and all the other women involved with macho men: Stop asking them to help with the wedding plans. They truly don't care and they are useless at this. Just pick out what you want, turn it over to someone else or elope. I have a feeling Sam will wish she had eloped - yesterday.
If only Elizabeth had called for an ambulance like she should have.
Then the show would be boring. As it is, someone's life is bound to hang in the balance. And if Sibhan doesn't die, I bet she does sue Elizabeth this time. She is convinced that Elizabeth tried to push her down the stairs and she will probably be equally convinced that Elizabeth is at best a careless driver. Will anyone find Lucky? The flashbacks to the young Elizabeth and what I presume was their first marriage vows were very well done.
I knew Shawn hadn't left town. He just kept popping up. Why didn't he just take the job of protecting Carly? It is obviously what he wants to do. If he doesn't want to settle in one place to long, he doesn't want to teach middle school. Given the number of teachers out of work these days it is a real stretch to think a school would offer a job to a vet with a dishonorable discharge.
I was really surprised that Skye told Carly about Jax. I'm not sure Skye has loyalty to anyone. What was she doing in the alley anyway? Then again, everyone in Port Charles strolls through alleys late in the evening particularly single women. I think her visit to Port Charles will be far more interesting this time around. There have been some references to Tracy's sons so maybe we will get even more Q's back in town. I've only seen them in old YouTube clips and not much of that so I'd like to learn more about Tracy's relationship with her children.
Speaking of Tracy, she hasn't looked better since I've been watching the show. Hair and wardrobe are getting her right. Another fashion star, as always, is Maxie and this time she has a great hairstyle. She and Olivia looked fabulous this week. Olivia keeps giving Sonny pep talks. Got to hand it to her for trying. She should remind him that he doesn't want to do something his son will finally have to arrest him for.
A note to Sam and all the other women involved with macho men: Stop asking them to help with the wedding plans. They truly don't care and they are useless at this. Just pick out what you want, turn it over to someone else or elope. I have a feeling Sam will wish she had eloped - yesterday.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Carly, the spoiled brat
Sam told her mother about her engagement before Carly found out. How could she? Doesn't she know that Carly is number 1 in Jason's life?
I vacillate between admiring Carly and thinking she is the most selfish character on the show. Today she was a whiny demanding brat. She's had Jason's full attention for a decade or so and now she doesn't want to take a back seat to his wife. It is amazing she truly believes she deserves to be that important in the life of a man she isn't married to. Perhaps if she would let her relationship with Jason go to a normal place, she might actually make a marriage work.
I do think though that Carly was in the right in her conversation with Robin last week. No, Carly should not be eatting off a married man's fork. But the blame for Sonny and Brenda's marriage failing was Sonny and Brenda's. Robin could take some of the blame too for pushing them together and pretending that Sonny's life hadn't altered dramatically since he knew Brenda before and didn't have children. Brenda just wanted a dream wedding and didn't think a thing about what the marriage would be like. Carly may have been a nuisance but not an unforseen one.
Thank goodness Maxie found the ring! I know these people throw money around like it is water but there is a limit because apparently this was a super expensive ring. And we saw a glimpse of the old Spinelli. Maxie heard it in his voice and she says she has some ideas on how to get him back. Dr Hunter, I think Maxie may be even more out of reach in the days to come.
I vacillate between admiring Carly and thinking she is the most selfish character on the show. Today she was a whiny demanding brat. She's had Jason's full attention for a decade or so and now she doesn't want to take a back seat to his wife. It is amazing she truly believes she deserves to be that important in the life of a man she isn't married to. Perhaps if she would let her relationship with Jason go to a normal place, she might actually make a marriage work.
I do think though that Carly was in the right in her conversation with Robin last week. No, Carly should not be eatting off a married man's fork. But the blame for Sonny and Brenda's marriage failing was Sonny and Brenda's. Robin could take some of the blame too for pushing them together and pretending that Sonny's life hadn't altered dramatically since he knew Brenda before and didn't have children. Brenda just wanted a dream wedding and didn't think a thing about what the marriage would be like. Carly may have been a nuisance but not an unforseen one.
Thank goodness Maxie found the ring! I know these people throw money around like it is water but there is a limit because apparently this was a super expensive ring. And we saw a glimpse of the old Spinelli. Maxie heard it in his voice and she says she has some ideas on how to get him back. Dr Hunter, I think Maxie may be even more out of reach in the days to come.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Like New
It was almost like watching a new show this week. Well, that is an exaggeration. I would have noticed a difference even if I hadn't known the new writer's shows started airing on Tuesday, but I would have probably wouldn't have seen these shows as the prelude to a new direction.
Several things are being set up. Kate's name has come up at least twice and a new actress is being brought into the role at some point. Anthony has an accomplice - a woman who loves beautiful jewelry. That narrows it down to half the population. Skye is also supposed to be coming back so I'd say it is her as Anthony needs some help getting ELQ. Sibohan is ill; will this be a result of her surgery or something else? Carly is obviously not pleased about Jason and Sam's engagement. This puzzles me since she wanted them to have a child together. Someone is stalking Carly. Franco? Jerry? And Sonny is back in the old neighborhood. Thank goodness he didn't go after Brenda.
Anthony and Tracy's scenes are priceless. As refined as Anthony appears with his NYTimes crossword vocabulary and his appreciation for all the fine and beautiful things in life, it is hard sometimes to remember he is the most ruthless mobster in Port Charles. He is behind the drug ring setting up Lucky. Casting should get extra credit for J.T. - he fits his role perfectly.
While I never got to know the Quartermaines all that well, I've always liked them so I love the new direction of more time with Edward, Tracy and probably Skye. I love seeing Jonathan Jackson in any scene and he definitely is getting a storyline.
It wasn't all new directions. What the ? was Nicolas about this week??? At first I thought he was just trying to run Lulu off at Luke's request but then there was that speech and creepy kiss he gave his grandmother. Nicholas had a nice sendoff before. I'd just as soon leave him gone. At least he did run Lulu off. Another great thing this week is that it appears the new writer has wrapped up Lulu and Dante's island adventure and sent them home. Good!
However, I'd rather have Nicolas back than Jax. I didn't figure Jax would go so quietly. He's angry and bound to come back sooner or later.
So there are lots of storylines building. It is a pity this didn't happen sooner to get more summer action.
Several things are being set up. Kate's name has come up at least twice and a new actress is being brought into the role at some point. Anthony has an accomplice - a woman who loves beautiful jewelry. That narrows it down to half the population. Skye is also supposed to be coming back so I'd say it is her as Anthony needs some help getting ELQ. Sibohan is ill; will this be a result of her surgery or something else? Carly is obviously not pleased about Jason and Sam's engagement. This puzzles me since she wanted them to have a child together. Someone is stalking Carly. Franco? Jerry? And Sonny is back in the old neighborhood. Thank goodness he didn't go after Brenda.
Anthony and Tracy's scenes are priceless. As refined as Anthony appears with his NYTimes crossword vocabulary and his appreciation for all the fine and beautiful things in life, it is hard sometimes to remember he is the most ruthless mobster in Port Charles. He is behind the drug ring setting up Lucky. Casting should get extra credit for J.T. - he fits his role perfectly.
While I never got to know the Quartermaines all that well, I've always liked them so I love the new direction of more time with Edward, Tracy and probably Skye. I love seeing Jonathan Jackson in any scene and he definitely is getting a storyline.
It wasn't all new directions. What the ? was Nicolas about this week??? At first I thought he was just trying to run Lulu off at Luke's request but then there was that speech and creepy kiss he gave his grandmother. Nicholas had a nice sendoff before. I'd just as soon leave him gone. At least he did run Lulu off. Another great thing this week is that it appears the new writer has wrapped up Lulu and Dante's island adventure and sent them home. Good!
However, I'd rather have Nicolas back than Jax. I didn't figure Jax would go so quietly. He's angry and bound to come back sooner or later.
So there are lots of storylines building. It is a pity this didn't happen sooner to get more summer action.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
New Writer - New (or Old?) Directions
Gavin Wolf is (as Spinelli or Jackal PI would say) on the case! From the last two episodes, the show is already moving in a different direction with an eye over the shoulder at the past.
As a fairly new viewer - less than 3 years - I love to find out the history of characters. Many references have been made to the past these last couple of days and I'm going to have to visit Soap Central's character references to understand some of what is being talked about. Carly made a quick mention of her upbringing that I wasn't aware of. On the other hand, Helena, Nicholas and Lulu have given me a pretty good idea of what happened to Lulu's Mother and how the Spencer/Cassadine war got started in the first place. So does this mean Nicholas is coming back? Personally, I'm not that crazy about him but maybe in the hands of a different writer? No, a prince is a prince and a character I just can't identify with. Helena, while I certainly can't identify with her, is so much fun to watch. I'd love for her to stick around. She skillfully turns accusations around to the accuser, why do these people bother trying to engage her in a verbal battle? She's going to win every time.
Yesterday, I liked the rooftop ending with Elizabeth and Sibohan. I know Sibohan is being made out as the bad gal here, but Elizabeth has her weaknesses. Chief among them is that she can't let go of any man she has ever been with. If she can't have them, no one else can. She seemed devastated that Jason was getting married and I don't think she wants back together with Jason. Clearly, she wants Lucky back.
Ugh! I so hoped whoever outfitted Brenda and Sam would get fired. But no, now Carly is sporting that awful tube top/racer back overshirt look. It is hideous, hideous!!!
Steve's reference to Kate is obviously a precursor to Kate's return albeit with a new actress. I don't know why, I liked the old Kate just fine. I'm delighted that Olivia will have her cousin back to fight with and perhaps we will see more of her in her fiesty Bensonhurst(?) ways again.
Love seeing Monica call out Jason and Elizabeth for keeping Jake a secret from her. She was hardly a threat to the child.
As a fairly new viewer - less than 3 years - I love to find out the history of characters. Many references have been made to the past these last couple of days and I'm going to have to visit Soap Central's character references to understand some of what is being talked about. Carly made a quick mention of her upbringing that I wasn't aware of. On the other hand, Helena, Nicholas and Lulu have given me a pretty good idea of what happened to Lulu's Mother and how the Spencer/Cassadine war got started in the first place. So does this mean Nicholas is coming back? Personally, I'm not that crazy about him but maybe in the hands of a different writer? No, a prince is a prince and a character I just can't identify with. Helena, while I certainly can't identify with her, is so much fun to watch. I'd love for her to stick around. She skillfully turns accusations around to the accuser, why do these people bother trying to engage her in a verbal battle? She's going to win every time.
Yesterday, I liked the rooftop ending with Elizabeth and Sibohan. I know Sibohan is being made out as the bad gal here, but Elizabeth has her weaknesses. Chief among them is that she can't let go of any man she has ever been with. If she can't have them, no one else can. She seemed devastated that Jason was getting married and I don't think she wants back together with Jason. Clearly, she wants Lucky back.
Ugh! I so hoped whoever outfitted Brenda and Sam would get fired. But no, now Carly is sporting that awful tube top/racer back overshirt look. It is hideous, hideous!!!
Steve's reference to Kate is obviously a precursor to Kate's return albeit with a new actress. I don't know why, I liked the old Kate just fine. I'm delighted that Olivia will have her cousin back to fight with and perhaps we will see more of her in her fiesty Bensonhurst(?) ways again.
Love seeing Monica call out Jason and Elizabeth for keeping Jake a secret from her. She was hardly a threat to the child.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Absence of a Cliffhanger
It used to be that Friday afternoon's ending left you counting the hours until Monday's show. Not lately.
Oh, there have been a few good ones, like the week Sam was discovered as the victim of the limo bombing, not Brenda. I think that was a Friday cliffhanger. But this week's was very ho hum. Does anyone besides Lulu who has proven herself the queen of gullability believe that Helena doesn't know who Dante is much less that her island was invaded by a Spencer? I also don't think she is about to knife Dante although she is certainly welcome to continue his job interview with him shirtless.
A much better cliffhanger would have been Jason's proposal or rather Sam's response because for a minute there I thought she might actually turn him down. She wants to spend her life with him but marriage scares her. Given the length of marriages in Port Charles, I can certainly see why. I was also hoping he had somehow found the fabulous ring, but the bolt was a Jason sort of touch.
When I first started watching GH, I didn't like Jason very much. He showed no emotion. I just didn't get him. Over time of course as I found out more about Jason's past and watched him more carefully, I realized how much Jason does reveal with just the slightest tilt of the head and with those fabulous blue eyes. Steve Burton does an amazing job of portraying his character. It must be much more difficult to control the anger and pain in scenes and make it show in minor movements and slight changes in his voice. I admire the character of Jason and his portrayer more every time I see him.
Another thing that isn't much of a cliffhanger is Sonny chasing off to find Brenda. Since she is headed for Rome, it isn't a big secret. I'm hoping something stops him. Maybe he won't be able to afford the jet fuel with that $20 million still missing.
Speaking of which, it is time to put Spinelli back to normal. I've had enough of Jackal P.I. It was cute, it is well played but it is wearing thin.
The storyline I am really interested in is Robin the Chief of Staff. This has potential for all kinds of problems. Matt seems particularly put out by her and since Patrick isn't getting the 'good' surgeries I would assume Matt would be and would be happy about it. I'm glad to see Steve around. I was afraid he would disappear to the ER. Steve's right, bringing Elizabeth back is a mistake.
I may have to retract all the wonderful things I had to say about Lucky and not finding a women good enough for him. First he burns down a house and nearly kills his wife - though he didn't know she would go running in there after him. Then he goes camping while she is still in the hospital albeit with her encouragement, then he goes off to family dinner night with Elizabeth and finally doesn't go to the hospital with Sibohan for her final doctor's checkup. He is back at work taking on an assignment and telling his ex-wife about it and not his current wife. I've given him a lot of slack because of Jake's death and his father's role in it, but he needs to pick a wife.
Another storyline I'm watching is ELQ. I loved it when Micheal told Tracy off. I knew there would be animosity there and it is good to see everyone getting stirred up and pointing fingers. I hope someone comes to their senses before Anthony takes over. Asher probably should be nervous; he is expendable.
Finally, what happened to Shawn? I thought the actor got a contract. There is storyline potential here too. Besides Carly is bound to get lonely and jealous - she isn't going to be number 1 in Jason's life much longer.
Oh, there have been a few good ones, like the week Sam was discovered as the victim of the limo bombing, not Brenda. I think that was a Friday cliffhanger. But this week's was very ho hum. Does anyone besides Lulu who has proven herself the queen of gullability believe that Helena doesn't know who Dante is much less that her island was invaded by a Spencer? I also don't think she is about to knife Dante although she is certainly welcome to continue his job interview with him shirtless.
A much better cliffhanger would have been Jason's proposal or rather Sam's response because for a minute there I thought she might actually turn him down. She wants to spend her life with him but marriage scares her. Given the length of marriages in Port Charles, I can certainly see why. I was also hoping he had somehow found the fabulous ring, but the bolt was a Jason sort of touch.
When I first started watching GH, I didn't like Jason very much. He showed no emotion. I just didn't get him. Over time of course as I found out more about Jason's past and watched him more carefully, I realized how much Jason does reveal with just the slightest tilt of the head and with those fabulous blue eyes. Steve Burton does an amazing job of portraying his character. It must be much more difficult to control the anger and pain in scenes and make it show in minor movements and slight changes in his voice. I admire the character of Jason and his portrayer more every time I see him.
Another thing that isn't much of a cliffhanger is Sonny chasing off to find Brenda. Since she is headed for Rome, it isn't a big secret. I'm hoping something stops him. Maybe he won't be able to afford the jet fuel with that $20 million still missing.
Speaking of which, it is time to put Spinelli back to normal. I've had enough of Jackal P.I. It was cute, it is well played but it is wearing thin.
The storyline I am really interested in is Robin the Chief of Staff. This has potential for all kinds of problems. Matt seems particularly put out by her and since Patrick isn't getting the 'good' surgeries I would assume Matt would be and would be happy about it. I'm glad to see Steve around. I was afraid he would disappear to the ER. Steve's right, bringing Elizabeth back is a mistake.
I may have to retract all the wonderful things I had to say about Lucky and not finding a women good enough for him. First he burns down a house and nearly kills his wife - though he didn't know she would go running in there after him. Then he goes camping while she is still in the hospital albeit with her encouragement, then he goes off to family dinner night with Elizabeth and finally doesn't go to the hospital with Sibohan for her final doctor's checkup. He is back at work taking on an assignment and telling his ex-wife about it and not his current wife. I've given him a lot of slack because of Jake's death and his father's role in it, but he needs to pick a wife.
Another storyline I'm watching is ELQ. I loved it when Micheal told Tracy off. I knew there would be animosity there and it is good to see everyone getting stirred up and pointing fingers. I hope someone comes to their senses before Anthony takes over. Asher probably should be nervous; he is expendable.
Finally, what happened to Shawn? I thought the actor got a contract. There is storyline potential here too. Besides Carly is bound to get lonely and jealous - she isn't going to be number 1 in Jason's life much longer.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Couples Day
What a great episode today! Every couple was shown with their struggles and hopes.
When Jason told Sam to wear something that made her feel beautiful, I swooned. What a wonderful line! The door frame was the only thing keeping Sam from falling to the floor herself. She knows what is coming.
And I knew what was coming when Maxie marched onto the balcony with THE Ring which I hope we get a better look at. But still, I brought my hand up to my mouth in almost shock. Will Jason's famous control last through Maxie's planning? I imagine she will have done such an outstanding job on the roof top decor that he will forgive her.
I think Carly's plan is going to backfire, don't they usually? Still it was awfully nice of her considering how Brenda has talked about her. Then again, Carly had it in for Brenda from the start. No love lost there.
I thought it just proved Sibhon's point that Elizabeth assumed Lucky would "be better off without her." Coming to family dinner night, doesn't mean he has chosen you, Elizabeth. One thing that frustrates me about Elizabeth is how she always says one thing and clearly means another. Lucky is one of my favorite characters and I still haven't seen a women good enough for him.
Jax still can't see that he set this whole mess in motion. Why is no one confronting him with the fact that he paid off the mediator? He did commit a crime, not as bad as what he is being framed for but hardly in keeping with a white knight image. He has said himself he has nothing left to lose so I imagine a big exit for Jax.
Can't wait until tomorrow to see Jason's proposal - sans ring, or will Spinelli be walking by and catch the ring in a box of his $400 worth of cupcakes?
When Jason told Sam to wear something that made her feel beautiful, I swooned. What a wonderful line! The door frame was the only thing keeping Sam from falling to the floor herself. She knows what is coming.
And I knew what was coming when Maxie marched onto the balcony with THE Ring which I hope we get a better look at. But still, I brought my hand up to my mouth in almost shock. Will Jason's famous control last through Maxie's planning? I imagine she will have done such an outstanding job on the roof top decor that he will forgive her.
I think Carly's plan is going to backfire, don't they usually? Still it was awfully nice of her considering how Brenda has talked about her. Then again, Carly had it in for Brenda from the start. No love lost there.
I thought it just proved Sibhon's point that Elizabeth assumed Lucky would "be better off without her." Coming to family dinner night, doesn't mean he has chosen you, Elizabeth. One thing that frustrates me about Elizabeth is how she always says one thing and clearly means another. Lucky is one of my favorite characters and I still haven't seen a women good enough for him.
Jax still can't see that he set this whole mess in motion. Why is no one confronting him with the fact that he paid off the mediator? He did commit a crime, not as bad as what he is being framed for but hardly in keeping with a white knight image. He has said himself he has nothing left to lose so I imagine a big exit for Jax.
Can't wait until tomorrow to see Jason's proposal - sans ring, or will Spinelli be walking by and catch the ring in a box of his $400 worth of cupcakes?
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