Passionate Days Ahead...(well almost...)

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Passionate Days Ahead...(well almost...); Passions talk for Wk of Sept. 4th.
Topic Started: Sep 3 2007, 10:31 PM (1,777 Views)
Nubia	Sep 8 2007, 09:40 AM Post #61
The Queen Posts: 5,637 Group: Staff Member #34 Joined: June 13, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera The Young and the Restless Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of Our Lives Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera True Blood Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Dynasty and Dallas	So...didnt Vincent/Val sleep with "their" father, Julian?



PhoenixRising05	Sep 8 2007, 02:26 PM Post #62
GET EM STEPH!! Posts: 16,575 Group: Veteran Member #82 Joined: June 14, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of our Lives Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera ER Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Melrose Place Current Soap Rankings 1.) DAYS 2.) B&B 3.) GH 4.) Y&R	JERSoapsFan Sep 8 2007, 03:23 AM psychofan Sep 7 2007, 09:24 PM Oh, JER, you're amazing!!! This was the PERFECT finale for NBC. The only flaw I really had was that EVERY scene ended with Theresa and Ethan, which was basically the least exciting until the end. Anyway, onto all my thoughts on the episode.... Kay/Tabitha/Miguel/Endora/Demons- GREAT STUFF!!! Perfect supernatural climax. I love that Miguel knows about Tabitha and Kay now, but good grief....Adrian sure didn't put forth any acting effort in his last day! Fox/Esme/Vikki- I kind of think that Vikki is a red herring. I mean, I know there's more to her than meets the eye, but I don't think she was Fox's shooter. As much as I hated Fox for most of this year, these passed few weeks he's been great. The actress who plays Esme did a fantastic job handling the ending scenes with his death. Sheridan/Spike- I LOVE LOVE LOVED these scenes!!! Mac was just amazing and I wish JER would let Sheridan become the leading heroine again because Mac is proving that she can handle it. Luis/Fancy/Alistiar/Pretty- I didn't expect the blood and headaches. I thought this would turn into an "Evil Fancy" story but I'm pleasantly surprised. :) Theresa/Ethan/Gwen- LMAO at the ending!!! Even though I saw it coming from a mile away, the way it played out was PERFECT! I loved Gwen's evil grin at Theresa and Theresa's look of horror and shock. :lol: :lol: Vincent/Valerie/Eve- Just like the Gwen's baby stuff, this was predictable but enjoyable. I loved seeing Valerie again. Did anyone notice that all of the original cast members were on today? :) :) psycho, the fact that every seg ended with ET was my FAVORITE part. I felt it was very fitting and appropriate to build with that story, slowly but emotionally, just to pay homage to the contribution of Theresa's character to daytime, Lindsay as an actress, and the ET love affair that has driven the show since the beginning. It was also great because, having things built up so slowly and happily, for the unspoiled, really made the Gwen reveal priceless and shocking. The mood IMMEDIATELY changed and I think that's what made that cliffhanger a hit, most of all. You needed that quiet before the storm. As for Vikki, I disagree, Phoenix. I think it doesn't matter that we can safely guess she's the killer. The REAL hook to this story is WHY. Why does this silent, conservative, otherwise sensible looking girl act this way? What makes her a killer? WHY did she kill her parents? Just what is up with her? I am VERY intrigued to learn EACH AND EVERY one of those answers. As for the Fancy brain chip thing, I think it's brilliant. Yes, "Days" did it but is that why it's stupid? Not a good enough excuse until you see it play out on THIS show. Having said that, I APPLAUD JER for having the courage to tell a socially relevant story such as this one. Let's face it guys, in these times, more so than in 2000 when "Days" did it, this actually COULD happen. It's a scary thought, but it's plausible and possible. And frankly, on this show, I'd BOYCOTT the show if Al, this man who's "richer than God," DIDN'T go to these kinds of extremes, since he has the money to do such a thing. How else could he control Fancy? Maybe through hypnotism, old school. But that's not fun because where are the gadgets and the flashing lights of the secret room whence he controls her? :lol: Besides, that's not very socially relevant since we need to be warned and on guard from identity THEFT, which, I fear, will soon include devious acts such as this one, and take on a more literal meaning. JSF...don't get me wrong. I have no problem with controversial stories or stories that push the envelope. I would like to see it more. Hell, I gave JER props for going the all out incest route. I didn't even complain when it was revealed Chad slept with his own uncle. However, when it is revealed Julian has had sex with his own son, that is a little too much. Although, it should be noted, we have no idea how long Vincent has been disguised as Valeire. Perhaps it wasn't until recently. I think there is more to this because I can't see JER going that far. As for Viki, I just hope she is a read herring. Yes, even if she is the killer, it's interesting. I just want JER to shock me with one of his mysteries because he hasn't in a long time. Passions Red and Vendetta were disappointing and so was the Vincent reveal, even if it gave us great story. All those were predictable. I just want him to make it look like Viki did it and then shock us by saying someone else did it. If it's Viki, I am ok with it as there is potential there but I guess I lean a bit more in the other direction too. We will have to disagree on T/E/G. The buildup during the finale was fine but they did not have to drag things out the whole week at the expense of other stories. I would've loved to see TC say goodbye to his daughters and it would've been nice if Simone had some actual goodbye scenes. Same goes for Edna and Norma, both of whom disappeared without a mention. Some more Fox/Esme buildup scenes wouldn't have hurt too. The brain chip thing is something I am not all out bashing. I am bashing the premise of the brain chip but I do like the turn it took with Fancy's bloody nose and the effect it is having on Pretty. It's helping Pretty's character IMO. I just don't like the use of the brain chip because, to me, JER can do what he is trying to do here in other ways. That's all. I am so glad Kenny mentioned the Kristian/Sheridan comparison. While I hated how quick she transformed, that is definitely what Sheridan has become. She is like the Passions version of Kristen and it has awakened MW from her acting slumber. I can see why some find this finale underwhelming. Like I said, up until the last 15 minutes, it was dull. The whole week was up until that point and the show should've been firing on all cylinders all week right up until the final moment. I also think they should've indicated that this was the last NBC show somehow. It felt like nothing special and they could've done more to give closure to those who won't be able to see the show whether they did it through flashbacks or historical mentions. I mean, there were little things like some Passions traits and plot points coming full circle and some mentions in dialogue but alot of it was so subtle that I'm not sure everyone caught on.



Mason	Sep 8 2007, 02:46 PM Post #63
Posts: 40,103 Group: Admin Member #291 Joined: August 26, 2007	Oh, Sheridan is sooo not on the same level as Kristen! Sorry, there's just no comparison.



Sweetbabygirl	Sep 8 2007, 02:50 PM Post #64
Do I look like I give a bluedilly fuck?! Posts: 2,096 Group: Elite Member Member #100 Joined: June 18, 2007	Thank you, Mason!! Sheesh.



Q Steph	Sep 8 2007, 03:40 PM Post #65
Put your hands up for Obama Posts: 2,332 Group: Elite Member Member #50 Joined: June 14, 2007	Nubia Sep 8 2007, 09:40 AM So...didnt Vincent/Val sleep with "their" father, Julian? He/She also slept with their uncle. Damn, Jer. :unsure:



Nubia	Sep 8 2007, 04:19 PM Post #66
The Queen Posts: 5,637 Group: Staff Member #34 Joined: June 13, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera The Young and the Restless Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of Our Lives Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera True Blood Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Dynasty and Dallas	Q Steph Sep 8 2007, 03:40 PM Nubia Sep 8 2007, 09:40 AM So...didnt Vincent/Val sleep with "their" father, Julian? He/She almost slept with their uncle. Damn, Jer. :unsure: Well...He/She slept with Uncle Chad...and Papa Julian.....oy



Mason	Sep 8 2007, 09:27 PM Post #67
Posts: 40,103 Group: Admin Member #291 Joined: August 26, 2007	I wonder if, to fix the whole thing about the Julian/Valerie sex (because, honestly, I don't think JER would even go there), they'll make it something like that really was Valerie at the time, but between then and now Vincent killed Valerie and started impersonating her or something?



PhoenixRising05	Sep 8 2007, 10:18 PM Post #68
GET EM STEPH!! Posts: 16,575 Group: Veteran Member #82 Joined: June 14, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of our Lives Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera ER Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Melrose Place Current Soap Rankings 1.) DAYS 2.) B&B 3.) GH 4.) Y&R	Mason AKA Hogan Sep 8 2007, 09:27 PM I wonder if, to fix the whole thing about the Julian/Valerie sex (because, honestly, I don't think JER would even go there), they'll make it something like that really was Valerie at the time, but between then and now Vincent killed Valerie and started impersonating her or something? I think that is where this is going. I just don't see JER having Julian sleep with his son. The guy has to have some limits :lol: . Oh, and in no way is Sheridan on the same level as Kristen acting or character-wise. I think some of us just noted the comparison and how she is written now compared to her being a heroine prior to this.



IMissAremid	Sep 8 2007, 10:34 PM Post #69
After all... tomorrow is another day! Posts: 10,728 Group: Veteran Member #20 Joined: June 13, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time 1. DAYS 2. Y&R 3. PASSIONS 4. AW 5. OLTL 6. GH 7. AMC 8. B&B Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera Big Brother Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Dynasty - Beverly Hills, 90210 - Soap	Mason AKA Hogan Sep 8 2007, 09:27 PM I wonder if, to fix the whole thing about the Julian/Valerie sex (because, honestly, I don't think JER would even go there), they'll make it something like that really was Valerie at the time, but between then and now Vincent killed Valerie and started impersonating her or something? OK I missed a lot of the Valerie stuff but when that reveal happened I just assumed that's what had happened. Was I not supposed to do that? eta: OK I am rewatching my tape of Passions right now (because I'm cool like that) and at the beginning of the episode when Eve is showing up at Valerie's place you have Vincent and a woman's voice arguing and Vincent threatening to kill her if she doesn't do something he wants (like hide, maybe?). So I'm thinking he either killed Valerie or just impersonates her sometimes.



Deleted User	Sep 9 2007, 12:35 AM Post #70
Deleted User	Kenny Sep 8 2007, 06:40 AM I recorded the episode, but still haven't watched it yet. I'll post my thoughts after it's been viewed! :) I hope so, Kenny. I've been dying to hear your viewers more than anything!!
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Mason	Sep 9 2007, 12:37 AM Post #71
Posts: 40,103 Group: Admin Member #291 Joined: August 26, 2007	Well, I think Valerie must have existed at some point as an actual person until Vincent did something to her (most likely killed her) and started this whole split personality thing with him sometimes being Valerie.



Deleted User	Sep 9 2007, 12:41 AM Post #72
Deleted User	Kenny Sep 8 2007, 08:44 AM Well, another era on NBC Daytime is gone. AW and Sunset Beach went bye-bye... now so does Passions. Days stands alone, and will soon fall as well. This finale was a big letdown, for me personally. Every scene should've MEANT something. I mean, yes... for a 'regular' episode of Passions, it was good. But for the final episode on NBC? It should've been more engrossing, more meaningful and sweeping. I wanted to see the sense of community that I used to feel in Harmony. I wanted a throwback to the 1999 Carnival days, the innocent days! I wanted to see dramas and payoffs that we've been waiting for throughout the ENTIRE series -- not just for the current stories/twists. Where were the flashbacks and the meaningful "this is THE moment we've waited for" conversations? Also, I found that the background music really did nothing to enhance the scenes as it should've. Also, this episode had way too much villain-y stuff. Vincent/Valerie, Sheridan/Spike, Alistair/Pretty. This show's over-the-top villains should've been toned down, at least for this final network-aired episode. I mean, if it wasn't the finale, I would've said it was great. Because for a regular episode, it WAS great. It reminded me quite a bit of the JER from the 90's. Multiple stories playing out with payoffs and cliffhangers in each. Stories played somewhat more seriously than they have been... which is really what the show needed, IMO. It was a nice change of pace. However, for a FINALE? IMO, the finale episode should've been all that and then some, and unfortunately... it lacked. I wanted a Timmy flashback from Tabitha, at least once. And why wasn't Charity mentioned, even once? This show used to revolve around her pathetic ass! LoL The Miguel/Tabitha/Kay scenes were ridiculous. Lame. Such hideous acting from everyone! What was the point, anyway? Dark side, saintly side... who gives a fuck? Endora's fucking four! Move along. The Sheridan/Spike scenes were good. McKenzie Westmore kicks ass as a gun-toting madwoman! She reminds me so much of Kristen Blake DiMera, LoL. I totally think that JER is modeling her after Kristen! I love her attitude of "there's no such thing as going TOO FAR to get what I want!" I also loved the way that the dramatic music from the Sheridan/Spike scene ("You had better show me that calendar close up before I shoot you close up!") carried right over to the Luis/Fancy scene with her in bed grabbing her nose. That was a musical cue that I actually enjoyed. Theresa/Ethan... YAAAAWN. I hate any hospital/hovering over the bed scenes, on any soap. Puts me to sleep everytime! As a Theresa/Ethan fan, I think they should've had a really sweet payoff for this finale. I also think a really fun ending would've been for us to see a picture of Ethan/Theresa on the cover of a magazine as some young, teenage girl rips the picture in half... a total throwback to the very first time we saw Theresa ripping the magazine picture of Ethan and Gwen in half. Only now, Theresa's in the same position that Gwen was in when Theresa came into her life and 'ripped it to shreds.' But, the last dramatic moment with Gwen walking in, carrying the baby in her arms... that was good. Totally unexpected from me, too! A definite shocker. Can't believe JER still has it in him! LoL Anyway, buh-bye, Passions! It's been an experience. I hope those switching to DirecTV don't expect any of these story threads to be wrapped up. In fact, half of the cliffhangers are probably just red herrings that won't lead anyplace, LoL. Well, as evidenced from my past comments, I almost totally disagree with you, lol. I loved the finale and thought it delivered in every way. The fact is, NBC didn't ADVERTISE it as the last NBC episode (something I'm still pissed from), so why should JER write it as a last NBC episode? I'd wager that a minority of fans even knew it was the last NBC episode since a minority of them are media-savvy about these things, and NBC sure as heck didn't advertise it as such. I think, though the show didn't serve as a great "finale," (as in series), it served as an incredible season finale. It definitely got me hooked and hoping to get DirecTV.
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Kenny	Sep 9 2007, 02:12 AM Post #73
Posts: 49,346 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: June 6, 2007	Mason AKA Hogan Sep 8 2007, 03:46 PM Oh, Sheridan is sooo not on the same level as Kristen! Sorry, there's just no comparison. Oh, I agree. I'm just saying... she's being written similarly. Or should I say "was," LoL



Rick	Sep 9 2007, 02:37 AM Post #74
Dreamlander Posts: 19,898 Group: Founder Member #1 Joined: June 2, 2007 Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of Our Lives Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera Parenthood	I watched it as just another episode, because it wasn't the finale :unsure: I wasn't disappointed at all. IMO this was just a good old fashioned cliff hanger to get people tuning in once it's gone from NBC I wonder if it's a coincidence that I saw three DirecTV vans in town today? :lol:



IMissAremid	Sep 9 2007, 02:42 AM Post #75
After all... tomorrow is another day! Posts: 10,728 Group: Veteran Member #20 Joined: June 13, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time 1. DAYS 2. Y&R 3. PASSIONS 4. AW 5. OLTL 6. GH 7. AMC 8. B&B Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera Big Brother Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Dynasty - Beverly Hills, 90210 - Soap	You know if I didn't get cable free with my rent I would so be ordering DirecTV right now. sigh Not just because of Passions, but I'm also secretly a college sports whore and my bitchass cable company won't carry the Big Ten Network so if I want to see those football and basketball games I have to subscribe to DirecTV. I just can't justify it though when I get my cable free (or am going to be paying for regular cable anyway) with my rent.



px780	Sep 9 2007, 06:40 AM Post #76
Streetcorner Philosopher Posts: 13,186 Group: Veteran Member #41 Joined: June 14, 2007	Haven't watched the recordings yet, but am curious- what (if anything) was the deal with Pilar? There was a spoiler about Rebecca and Gwen finding out she's not so perfect, but in what I've read so far there isn't any mention...



psychofan	Sep 9 2007, 02:00 PM Post #77
#1 Fan of Daytime Psychos! Posts: 1,389 Group: Elite Member Member #58 Joined: June 14, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera General Hospital Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Passions Favorite Current Primetime Soap Opera Nashville Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Desperate Housewives Current Soap Rankings 1.) GH 2.) DAYS 3.) Y&R 4.) B&B	px780 Sep 9 2007, 06:40 AM Haven't watched the recordings yet, but am curious- what (if anything) was the deal with Pilar? There was a spoiler about Rebecca and Gwen finding out she's not so perfect, but in what I've read so far there isn't any mention... I don't think that starts until next month on DTV. It looked like she was going to murder Fox, but when he was murdered she was at the hospital so it couldn't have been her. :-/



Deleted User	Sep 9 2007, 05:21 PM Post #78
Deleted User	Rick Sep 9 2007, 02:37 AM I watched it as just another episode, because it wasn't the finale :unsure: I wasn't disappointed at all. IMO this was just a good old fashioned cliff hanger to get people tuning in once it's gone from NBC I wonder if it's a coincidence that I saw three DirecTV vans in town today? :lol: I agree, Rick. It served as what someone on another forum said was like a good old-fashioned 'Dallas cliffhanger - times six,' lol. It would TOTALLY hook you with all those cliffhangers. I think it served its purpose. And again, the net didn't advertise it as the last network episode so why should JER write it that way?
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Deleted User	Sep 9 2007, 05:24 PM Post #79
Deleted User	IMissAremid Sep 9 2007, 02:42 AM You know if I didn't get cable free with my rent I would so be ordering DirecTV right now. sigh Not just because of Passions, but I'm also secretly a college sports whore and my bitchass cable company won't carry the Big Ten Network so if I want to see those football and basketball games I have to subscribe to DirecTV. I just can't justify it though when I get my cable free (or am going to be paying for regular cable anyway) with my rent. IMiss, I LOVED, LOVED LOVED that finale so much. And it sucks because I have this thing about living below my means. It allows me to bank funds and be financially responsible and not worry about living paycheck to paycheck. So, since I too get my cable with my rent, it is REALLY hard to justify paying FIFTY DOLLARS a month just to get only one channel I'll care about. Granted, a second after that finale, I was ALL "Oh, shit, I'm going to violate the rules. I'm getting DirecTV. Screw the budget. Screw the bank account in the ASSHOLE WHERE IT HURTS!! I'm getting DirecTV!!!" But now I've come to my senses. I intend to use the online sources available -- for now. We'll see how that goes.
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King	Sep 10 2007, 12:43 PM Post #80
Posts: 24,741 Group: Admin Member #3 Joined: June 6, 2007 Favorite Current Daytime Soap Opera Days of Our Lives Favorite Soap Opera of All Time Days of Our Lives, Sunset Beach, Passions Favorite Primetime Soap Opera of All Time Melrose Place, Dawson's Creek	Nubia Sep 8 2007, 04:19 PM Q Steph Sep 8 2007, 03:40 PM Nubia Sep 8 2007, 09:40 AM So...didnt Vincent/Val sleep with "their" father, Julian? He/She almost slept with their uncle. Damn, Jer. :unsure: Well...He/She slept with Uncle Chad...and Papa Julian.....oy Yeah. Wowwwwwwww. Well, PSNS, you ended it great! :clap: I just wish JER wrote this well for PSNS the last four years. I don't think it would be ending if he had. Friday's was excellent. All in all, there were good times and bad, but in the end, love ya, PSNS!



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