November Sweeps Kickoff On “Young And Restless!”
HOLLYWOOD—I don’t know why, but it seems every single year out of the four remaining soap operas still on the air “The Young and the Restless” seem to have the weakest lead into November Sweeps. I mean where is the drama? This is November Sweeps your biggest narratives and tales for the year should be coming into play and...
Marlena Evans As ‘The Devil’ Is Great Daytime TV!
HOLLYWOOD—If there is one soap opera that NEVER seems to disappoint when it comes to sweeps, especially around the month of November it is “Days of Our Lives.” We talked about the soap last week, but I have been so intrigued by this Marlena Evans being possessed by The Devil once again storyline. I could NOT help myself and...
“Survivor 41” Recap: ‘There’s Gonna Be Blood’
HOLLYWOOD—Last week was the first time I can recall that “Survivor” had an episode where we DID NOT go to Tribal Council and no one was voted off. Yeah, talk about a cliffhanger, because let’s be honest we all knew EXACLTY what Erika was going to do with that hourglass. I don’t like the twist because it takes the...
“The Oval” Recap: ‘In Need Of Protection’
HOLLYWOOD—Last week’s episode of “The Oval” was one of the best I’ve seen in some time with surprises, wicked dialogue and just fun storytelling America. This week’s episode, ‘In Need of Protection’ saw Allan discover firsthand when Victoria Franklin issues a threat she means it. Allan was ready to put up a fight with a butcher knife, but that...
“Insecure” Recap: ‘Growth, Okay?!’
HOLLYWOOD—Well after Issa dropped that bomb at the end of last week’s episode of “Insecure” it was clear that things between Issa and Lawrence would never be the same. This week’s episode, ‘Growth, Okay?!’ decided to fast-forward one year later. Ok, this is interesting because it seems like EVERY TV show is utilizing this time jump motif to propel...
Nina Reeves Arrested On “General Hospital!”
HOLLYWOOD—I hate when characters attempt to moonlight as martyrs in the soap opera arena, I feel like I am seeing that more than ever right now on every single soap on the air right now, “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of Our Lives” and worst of all right now “General Hospital.” It seems...
Secrets Unravel On “Days Of Our Lives!”
HOLLYWOOD—The Devil is not messing around on “Days of Our Lives” as his plot to possess Marlena Evans is underway and things are getting dicey. Marlena has finally allowed the Devil to possess her and as a result, the only person who seems to sense something is off with Marlena is her hubby, John Black. Unfortunately for John, that...
“Survivor 41” Recap: ‘Ready To Play Like A Lion’
HOLLYWOOD—So the merge, it has been the moment fans of “Survivor 41” have been eyeing for weeks and it happened sort of with a major twist on the latest episode, ‘Ready to Play Like a Lion.’ How so? The level of twists this season just keeps on coming people and it might have reached a level of overload if...
“The Oval” Recap: ‘The Mole’
HOLLYWOOD—Well, well, it looks like Victoria is no longer the power player that she used to be on “The Oval.” The latest episode, ‘The Mole’ saw these two ladies go toe-to-toe and I adored every single second of it. Victoria Franklin told Priscilla she was fired, but Priscilla who dealt with so much mess stood her ground and threats...
“Insecure” Kicks-Off Its Final Season!
HOLLYWOOD—It has seemed like forever since I talked about the one TV series that forced me to indulge in binge-watching. I’m referring to the HBO comedy “Insecure.” The series is the brain-child of actress and writer Issa Rae, and it is phenomenal TV for those of you who have NEVER watched it. Self-deprecating, sensational comedic timing, truthful in ways...