Each week, we chat up our favs and groan-worthy moments on GH – this usually happens in email and IM, so we thought we’d bring that here and open it up for your thoughts, too. 🙂
On Britt Leaving
Jeannie:
Britt’s goodbye actually made me cry on GH! She did SUCH a good job on that, and her scenes with Spencer were wonderful. And I must say that while Spencer tends to get on my nerves a lot, I LOVED his scenes with Helena. I loved that she put him in his place and I also loved seeing that should GH survive long enough for Spencer to be SORASed, he’ll make a formidable ally for Helena.
(and yes… it cracks me up that I just had to add SORASed to the dictionary. Because we soap fans know this IS a word.)
Tracy:
Too funny about SORASed! I was so sad watching the farewell scenes between Britt and Obrecht. Britt finally received her mother’s love and approval – something she’s wanted all her life. But it was her goodbye to Spencer that truly broke my heart. Spencer is cery much a son to her and she is like a mom to him. I wanted her to stay in Spencer’s life in spite of the terrible things Britt did – that is how wonderful Kelly Thiebaud is. Props also to Constance Towers – Helena was fabulous with the little Cassadine brat (Spencer usually gets on my nerves, too). I loved how he bonded with Grannie over their disgust of “townies” and also loved the snakes in the hair line.
Jeannie:
I LOVED that line! So perfect. Lots of dialogue to love this week!
On Jakeson
Jeannie:
So happy to see Jason’s story finally moving, and while I enjoyed the Liason bubble to start, I really want them to interact with others. I have to say that for the longest time, my interest in Jason was mostly because one of my favorite characters was in love with him. I loved Liason from their start. I liked Sam/Jason in the very beginning, but quickly lost interest as that relationship didn’t do any favors to Sam in my opinion. But it had been a long time since my focus was about Jason instead of the woman he was with or not with or should be with.
Billy Miller is changing that for me. As he expands beyond the hospital and is being used by Helena as a tool, I’m starting to care about what JASON wants again. When I see him and Sam now, I’m curious —What will this version of Jason want for his life? How will he react to Sam and Danny? How will he feel about what Helena has made him do? (And the worse things ahead, I’m sure.) How will he feel about the friendship he’s built with Liz?
Once upon a time, Jason was a favorite character of mine. I’d lost that for many years, and I’m thrilled to see my interest in HIM coming back to life.
Tracy:
I used to be a Jasam fan but unfortunately previous GH regimes ruined that pairing for me. Jason and Sam turned toxic and it always seemed to me like the previous writers were setting Liz up as Jason’s main love – if only his life wasn’t so dangerous they’d be together, but she had to protect her kids … you know the story. All the while they turned Sam into a needy character who doubted herself and Jason’s love constantly. Jason treated her badly at times which didn’t help matters. Then he acted cruel after her fake rape by Franco and the awful who is the daddy story line that began with the previous regime. I am loving Liz/Jason and rooting for them. I think Lucky was Liz’s first love and Jason her adult love/soul mate. I just don’t want to see Sam and Liz fighting over Jason again. Ugh! No, please. Not these two independent women.
Jeannie:
I totally agree. I really don’t want to see Sam and Liz regress to where they were so many years ago, because of Jason. I love the women they have become today – they are both stronger, more confident, more self-assured. Sam has really come into her own, in my opinion, since Jason’s death. I’m open to seeing more of the chemistry between the two actors to see how Jasam plays out, but I won’t be able to support Sam turning back into nothing more than Jason’s yes girl.
And I really believe that Jason/Liz have something very special, something that deserves exploring. I love that she’s been his champion, I love that she trusts him even with every reason NOT to. I saw so many nods to how their history began in the beginning of this story – I love that, too.
Tracy:
On Billy Miller – excellent casting if I did predict it myself (patting myself on the back). I love his scenes with all the key players especially Helena – this twist wirh Jason being Helena’s henchman is delicious. Constance Towers and Billy Miller can share the screen anytime IMHO!
Jeannie:
I LOVE Jason being Helena’s henchman. It’s a great twist and one I cannot wait to see play out. This is a story where I want to see every beat, every reaction, every moment.
On Maxie/Nathan
Jeannie:
I’m not sure what the intent of keeping Nathan and Maxie apart was if they were going to completely ignore them for months. It wasn’t a story of lovers kept apart to tell THAT story…it seemed like a reason to separate them and keep them off screen? Not sure what the intention was here or if it was a way to stall their story for something else? I heard rumors that Spinelli is coming back for a visit (yay!) so maybe it was to stall that story until he could be scheduled? Then again, I’m not even sure what the point of a judge dictating who Maxie can spend her time with… but this is a soap, and I definitely don’t watch for realism.
In any case, I did love the scene of Maxie coming to Nathan’s side after he was shot. I loved her comment: This is what Nathan would do if it were me in the hospital. She’s absolutely right. He would. And I didn’t see her decision as selfish, but as one of love to be there for someone she loved.
Tracy:
To sum it up in a nutshell – WHAT?!?!?! I love Maxie/Nathan but wonder where this is going. Will Spinelli speak to the judge on Maxie’s behalf? I hope so. But even then, he lives out of state. Maxie won’t see her daughter often if Spin has main custody. Ugh. This story line is frustrating the Maxie/Nathan fans and giving us Georgie fans palpitations. Bring Georgie home!!
Jeannie:
Okay. Here is my new thought. WHAT if the judge did this as a test for Maxie? WHAT if he knows he’s being ridiculously unrealistic and unfair in what he’s saying, but he’s giving Maxie a way of proving that she really HAS changed? Her response to this ridiculous demand of his could prove all he needs to know. If she stays away, OR if she doesn’t and has a very compelling reason — such as Nathan getting SHOT — how will she approach that in court? Will she lie about it? Will she try to cover it up?
I really wonder if the judge is giving Maxie plenty of rope to hang herself with and it’s up to MAXIE to show she has grown up and isn’t making her decisions in the same way as before.
Best Episode of the Week
Jeannie:
I really think we had some great episodes this week. My vote goes to the episode where Britt leaves. It was fantastic, beginning to end. The dialogue was terrific. Her goodbyes with Spencer were heart-wrenching. I think the actress completely sold her pain at leaving. And as I mentioned above, while Spencer annoys me often, he was wonderful in these scenes and with Helena.
Tracy:
Friday’s episode without a doubt – my Carrrrrrlos is free baby and Johnny Z is back! What could be better? Christmas came early for this GH fan (and Jeffrey Vincent Parise favorited my tweet *sigh*).
Most Memorable Scene of the Week
Jeannie:
So far, it was Britt saying goodbye to Spencer. That scene stuck with me. Second place is definitely Maxie coming to Nathan’s side after he was shot. I just love these two!
Tracy:
It is a tie for me:
Britt’s goodbye to Spencer and her “Mutter” was fabulous! From the Britt/Spencer tear-fest (yes, I cried) down to Helena’s “over my dead body” joke and finally placing her arms around Obrecht as Britt left, all was perfection with these scenes. Well acted, well written. Brilliant!
I also loved the Franco/Nina scenes. I loved Franco’s line to Nina “Hey, crazy pants – that isn’t your baby.” DISCLAIMER: I am by no means endorsing kidnapping or sociopathic behavior by enjoying dialogue on GH – it was simply a funny line with flawless delivery, something Roger Howarth does best. Then, when Franco and Nina both bonded with the baby (**DISCLAIMER: I know kidnapping and bonding with said child is wrong**), I actually saw these two psychotic souls for what they are: damaged and wronged (**DISCLAIMER: that doesn’t make kidnapping right**). Nina was emotionally abused and pushed by her mother into a coma for 25+ years to awaken barren and childless (her own child having died). One could argue she is crazy. She could also be having some PTSD issues with some bipolar mixed in — we’ll see how the writers play this out. Franco is actually admitting to past mistakes and proving he’s not the same person (he knew right from wrong and wanted to give the baby back at first). Ava kept Kiki (his “daughter”) from him all her life only to allow him to bond with her as father/daughter then learn he was never her father after all. Another damaged soul seeking love. I know this story line is dealing with serious issues but this is a soap and I love any scenes with Michelle Stafford and Roger Howarth.
Jeannie:
I love Franco and Crazy Pants —although really, Crazy Pants applies to both of them. I think they are awesome together! And it amazes me that anyone would assume that enjoying dialog on a soap opera means advocating for the crazy stuff they do. I mean, don’t we all have realllllly stretched ideals when it comes to what we love to watch and accept on soaps? 🙂
Most FF-Worthy Scene of the Week
Tracy:
It is plural for me. I’m not that into the Shawn/Jordan scenes or Sonny right now (though Maurice Benard is an awesome actor, Sonny’s arrogance with Johnny in jail would have made me fast forward except I can’t FF Brandon Barash).
Jeannie:
I FFd the scene with Kiki, Morgan, Delia, Silas and Ava. Though I love Ava, I love Silas… I didn’t much care for hearing a complete repeat of everything we already knew. Oh, even though I’m not FFing yet, I’m REALLY done with Fluke. Time to get him gone. But I am hoping that Michael is smart enough to notice the things about Fluke that aren’t right. Luke would NEVER betray Sonny in the way he did talking to Michael, even if he disagreed with what Sonny had done.
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