Returning #YoungandRestless fave Tricia Cast discusses Nina's return for Danny and Cricket's wedding and 'having her say' about Chance's death.

What about that Leslie is going to do great harm to Shanice given Shanice’s INSANE chemistry with Teddy? #BTG #BeyondTheGates

Not gonna lie. I’m not sure I need another manosphere storyline. But kudos to #Hollyoaks for really thematically delving into toxic masculinity across all stories for the second episode in a row.

Wow what a strong #Hollyoaks. Congrats to Gary Sewell, whose script opened or propelled many stories (Dodger’s rape PTSD, Ste’s abuse by his son AND his first sexual encounter with Dillon, Ant is trapped in the manosphere) while exploring nuances of gender and masculinity.

Every single scene with Leslie getting away with mayhem makes me smile. It makes #BeyondTheGates ENTERTAINING, not realistic. Of course she’ll get her consequences, but why would we want the fun to end?? #BTG

I hate that I’m such a serial-and-set fan, because here I go onto #GameChanger after finishing #HeatedRivalry and #TheLongGame. Tell your children not to grow up to be completists. (Great series, though)

Having missed essentially all of the mob years, watching #GH since May, Sonny comes off as mostly wise and reasonable, Jason comes off as heroic and caring, Carly comes off as appropriately protective. Not one hateworthy thing, imo. It helps to be unburdened by the past.

Not going to bore you with how I love how most of the stories on #GH are connected under Five Poppies/Sidwell umbrella (the kind of story I love), but this show is in a whole better league than most of the other US soaps (#BTG excepted, which is strong) #GeneralHospital

I realize there is no economic motive to do so, but #Neighbours REALLY should submit today's episode for Daytime Emmys. It tells a complete story, is TOP FORM in lighting, sound, music, direction, acting. #DaytimeEmmys

#EastEnders Been thinking a lot about some of my favorite moments from the last regime. Someone reminded me of George's baby farming arc, and that was superb from end to end. Chilling, heart-ache. It's sad the current regime may not care.

#EastEnders it is no surprise that Freddie has been a fave -- just bringing the mix of innocence, cheek. Bobby Brazier played such love for Freddie's best friend Bobby (think of the stampede rescue), and I'm sad that will end unresolved. They never invested in him post-Strictly

#EastEnders Based on the caravan TikTok series and Mo-Freddie affection in those shorts, I'll be upset if Mo's not around for Freddie's goodbye.

#EastEnders Been thinking a lot about some of my favorite moments from the last regime. Stevie was a fave, and I'm sorry he didn't stay. That Father's Day episode at the lake was a high point for me. Stevie-Mo I would have liked to see more of.

#Neighbours This Andrew-Holly fallout is superb. What is gutting me is that there is no way this can be resolved by the end of the series, and the unfinished business will haunt me, lol. Andrew is also about to lose his last friend (Cara cannot forgive) and job. Sad ending.

#GeneralHospital #GH I really like Nathan's return and this Bourne Identity possibility, but (a) the lack of any kind of emotional struggle makes it harder to buy; anyone would be haunted by their lost years (b) Dante was also a "pawn", and should feel uneasy.

#GeneralHospital #GH Michael's outmaneuvering Nina, his voice getting all low while smirking, #DarkMichael

When you see an episode of PERFECT soap, 10 / 10, no notes, intricately set up, rooted in decades of history, superbly produced and directed (lighting, music get extra awards). Wow. #Neighbours

I don't even want to honor this "AI" dreck, but to reposition Victor as the central villain/strongman is soooo boring. Now Cane is ground to dust, Victor holds the doomsday device and (of all the targets in the world) he'll use it against a makeup company. #YR

Yesterday may have been my all-time favorite #BeyondTheGates. 1. The Dani/Andre thing is so interesting and unique; 2. Martin is 100% wrong and also 100% relatable; 3. Nicole is an amazing confidante; 4. Intrigued at Leslie as benefactor. #BTG

I'm sure I'd know, but I assume there is still no post-MIPCOM updates on a US/global distribution of #HeatedRivalry, right? It would be good, to reduce piracy and diminished enthusiasm, for this to be announced NOW!

Vanessa makes no sense to me. And running a sex trafficking operation is not a good look. I believe she suspects Joey killed her husband, and she's basically trying to go undercover with Joey to get info to use against him. #BeyondTheGates #BTG

Why do people ride SO HARD for Nicole and Kat and act like the Duprees are the only main characters deserving of good things? Villain redemption is a core concept in soaps, plus you've got to build them up before you demolish them with consequences. #BeyondTheGates #BTG

Roger can play a villain much better than most (no bugs eyes or Juliarding) and it sounds like #YR is treating him very well which if very important for fans after that crappy years at #GH

Controversial take, I'm sure, but as possibly silly as this LA Noir sorry and French Gothic AI sorry are, there are some bright spots. Billy Flynn/Michelle Stafford are fire, and Tamara Braun sparks with Joshua Morrow, and has woken up Michael Mealor. #YR

AGREED. I do understand the anger but that was A LOT annd it's not going to stop her from trying. Tyrell talked to her calmly, gave her inside info & she *still* reached out to that kid again. Martin spewed all that fire for nothing. Now his pressha is high & she's sneaking more. #BTG

Unpopular opinion: I don't believe Smitty/Martin going in on their daughter like blazing guns was the right play. You saw the rebellion in her eyes. They needed to take a breath, acknowledge her feelings, and shift into how she could keep herself safe. #BTG #BeyondTheGates

#GH #GeneralHospital manages excellent flow despite block taping. Ava ending up in the Metro Court in one story, spying Michael across the room, calling Nina -- everything just FLOWS. Slezak tells so much story with her face! This show is consistently USA top soap right now.

I am enjoying #Neighbours so much, and I love that the show is so alive that it is still introducing new stories. But I'm starting to feel this growing dread that we're losing the gang while there is so much more to see. 2022 offered a closure I don't foresee here.

Adrian Anchondo and Colton Little #GH #Days

#Hollyoaks remains the stunt queen of UK soaps. Shocking deaths, massive destruction and fantastic special effects. Maybe their best ever? 👏👏👏

Didn’t have Kristina low-key attracted to Jacinda on my bingo card, but now we have a soap opera #GH #GeneralHospital.

This batshittery must be seen by all

I shall be refraining from comment until a later time but whew! #Hollyoaks

Taking a late lunch break to watch this stuff live, see you in 30 lol #Hollyoaks

Can someone tell me how Addison is related to Mrs. Mangel, Nicolette, and Jane, because she clearly is? #Neighbours

@brandonsbuzz.bsky.social Romcom star!

Yass! Van werk it. #GH

Anyway, with the Daytime Emmys, we obviously had some consequences of (a) not being produced for broadcast, and (b) mixing the tech and other awards, and (c) the weird hybrid of kid/animal/talk/judge/cooking/soap shows that always plagues this ceremony. That said ...1/2

Does anyone know why Paramount+ turned off downloads for #BeyondTheGates #BTG but not the Bell soaps? It's really effed me up.

Does anyone see a #YR Kay/Marge (impersonator taking over someone's life) story brewing for Anita on #BTG #BeyondTheGates ? Or maybe Leslie finding a way to use the impersonator for nefarious deeds? Or maybe the impersonator related to Anita somehow?

I do not need these #Buddie shippers working us all up into a pointless lather again.

The problem is that his base loves this. It's the entertainment factor that keeps their voters coming back and back to the wrestling gigs.

On #YR, as a legacy viewer, I'm happy when they bring back folks (Cricket! Danny! Nina! Jill! Brooks Sisters!). But today's #Hollyoaks shows me that's a mixed blessing. Because I'm sitting here watching all these returns like "why should I care?".

#Neighbours We instantly clocked Colton's frozen shock from seeing Wendy unconscious. I'm assuming either he or a loved one experienced this in the past (gay bashing?). Zac bring trauma into his life (shady tennis guy) is not going to go well.

#Neighbours made me sad today, in a "Send In The Clowns" way. Because when Wendy realizes *why* Andrew is recommitted to her (guilt), she's not going to accept him. Sadness ahead for Wendy, Andrew & Holly, who may now pay a lifetime for these mistakes.

I haven’t loved them either, but I think drum-beaters against Ashley/Derek are not going to get their wish. Rounding out backstory, deepening the pairing, growth in performers, more direct and indirect ties. A&D are going to become more central and connected #BTG #BeyondTheGates

Was thinking today how a certain segment of the #BeyondTheGates fandom was probably losing its shit over Leslie getting her friends back. #BTG

Between repetitive dialog and flashbacks and rehashes of this mono-story (Luna), #BoldAndBeautiful is rough going tody.

Today Andre says to Dani “Bill was with me,” she gives a quick look, fade to black, no music. #BTG is so much more subtle and understated about cliffhangers than the other soaps. I like this but it takes getting used to. #BeyondTheGates

Deke’s portrayer has grown RAPIDLY in confort on screen. He is far looser in these scenes with Hope. The actor is a singer, and I enjoy Deke’s buttery voice. #BoldAndBeautiful