Y&R Raves and Rants #6

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Danny (Michael Damian) and Chris (Lauralee Bell) wedding photo on Y&R CBS (from press site)

Article written by Barbara 1/22/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/16/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)
Raves: 👍
I like Danny and Christine. Nice, solid couple.
Joshua Morrow continues his brilliant portrayal of the excruciating pain his character Nick is experiencing from the leg he broke in the car accident. Seeing him wincing, hobbling with a cane, practically collapsing on the patio of Crimson Lights, and then barely making it onto a chair inside the coffee house… I could almost feel his labored breathing and pain.
Sally’s breakup with Billy was well done. It was quite sad.😢 That said, IMHO, their break-up is ultimately for the best. It seemed to become a dead-end relationship and was annoying.
Nikki’s white top is beautiful. She looks stunning in it.
Love how Adam calls his father “Pops”. 😁
Rants: 👎
Abby’s face is spray-tanned again (or maybe just too heavy on the makeup). Same for Christine. IMHO, both women look very unattractive, especially because they are blondes with naturally fair complexions.
The show needs to stop with the talking *about* Connor and start *showing* him. Adam and Chelsea have expressed being aware that Connor has a crush on a girl, his first, and with him having OCD, the extremely talented young boy who plays Connor would do a wonderful job in a story-line built around these things. There’s no point mentioning something potentially significant and interesting, only to have it seem to be filler dialogue.
Judah Mackey plays Connor on Y&R on CBS weekdays. (photo from his Instagram)

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Y&R Raves and Rants #5

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Adam (Mark Grossman) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) on "The Young and The Restless" week of 2/9/26 on CBS (pic from screencap)

Article written by Barbara 2/13/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/9/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

I really liked seeing the three Newman siblings – Adam, Nick and Victoria – united in their goal to save their family legacy. They quibble but are strong and allied.

There was a well-done scene at the Newman ranch showing Abby on speaker phone with her father (Victor), giving an update on Dominic’s kidnapping, while the rest of the Newman family was in the living room listening. Nikki and each of the siblings chimed in with moral support for Abby. I think it’s important to continue to show Abby being an integral part of the Newman family, even though she is not involved in the family business that has its own separate front burner storyline. Good job of juggling and intertwining these two distinct front burner Newman family storylines.

The happy scenes with Mariah and Dominic in the diner were really good. I enjoyed their rapport. Actually made me smile.

In stark contrast, in subsequent intense scenes, the little boy playing Dominic did a phenomenal job portraying his character’s frustration, impatience, annoyance and defiance with Mariah taking him on a long, mysterious road trip, her insisting that they continue to play hide-and-seek while he kept expressing his desire to go home and be with his parents. He held his own with the Emmy award winning, very experienced actress playing Mariah when their two characters were arguing.

The reunion of Dominic with his parents was very heartwarming. Gave me chills, as did Mariah crying and being comforted by her own mother.

Holden is so handsome.

Love Claire’s long, curly hairstyle

Valentine’s Day couples: 👍 ♥️ to Adam and Chelsea, Jack and Diane

Rants: 👎

Billy’s hair… LOL. It’s probably a popular contemporary men’s hairstyle, but IMHO, he looks like he just woke up.

Can’t stand Detective Burrow, which I attribute to the way he is being portrayed. IMHO, the person playing this character can’t act his way out of a paper bag. No charisma, no energy. Unfortunately, he does nothing to instill confidence in his character, who is in law enforcement.

Stupid, meaningless, what-was-the-point scenes with Audra and Kyle at the bar in Society.

Valentine’s Day couples: 👎 to Sally and Billy, Sienna and Noah (reunited in love in LA, but this couple is such a mis-match)

Matt (Roger Howarth) and Detective James Burrow (Matt Cohen) on "The Young and the Restless" on CBS. (Photo from screencap)

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Y&R Raves and Rants #4

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Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) and Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) on "The Young and The Restless" on CBS from February 2, 2026. Screencap.

Article written by Barbara 2/8/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/2/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Rants: 👎

Noah and Sienna – My opinion about these two has changed. My first impression has evolved because of seeing more of them together.  I’m just not picking up any chemistry there. Older woman/younger man, fine, but in this case, Sienna is not only old enough to be Noah’s mother, the actress who plays her is actually the same age as Sharon Case, who plays Noah’s on-screen mother! It’s probably a combination of wardrobe, make-up and hair style, but IMHO, Sienna looks like a washed out, tired, old lady. And with the way she speaks, and her mannerisms, she comes off as having no class. I don’t know if it’s intentional, to try to contrast her and make a case for opposites attract, since Noah is wealthy and highly educated, but either way, I don’t care for this pairing.

Also, why did Noah introduce Sienna to Devon as a “good friend”?! Noah is in love with her! He’s planning to uproot himself from Genoa City and move to LA to be with her, FFS. Why didn’t he introduce her as his girlfriend?! 🤔

Raves: 👍

I really liked how Nick spoke to Noah about his relationship with Sienna and laid out his legitimate (IMHO) concerns about it. Great dialogue.

Michael and Lauren – love these two! Michael never ceases to put a smile on my face. 😀Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) on Y&R 2/5/26 (screencap)

I love the dress Phyllis wore on the 2/5/2026 episode!

What was shown this week in the storyline of Mariah kidnapping Dominic, who she reverted to calling Bowie, was pretty good. I liked Mariah’s monologue while she was talking to a sleeping Dominic, it was well done. In addition, the make-up and hair styling departments have done an appropriate 180 and now Abby looks just as would be expected for a devastated, distraught and desperate mother of a kidnapped little child – pale, dark circles under her eyes from crying and lack of sleep, and her hair is combed straight and plain.

The expressions of annoyance, dismay and what appeared to be confusion on Audra’s face while seated on the patio at Crimson Lights eavesdropping on Holden’s and Claire’s conversation about going to LA together – priceless! 😁

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Y&R Raves and Rants #3

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Courtney Hope (Sally) and Jason Thompson (Billy) on Y&R on CBS/Paramount+ (photo from Paramount Press site)

Article written by Barbara 1/30/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 1/26/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Rants: 👎

Harrison’s fake emergency matchmaking trick for getting Claire and Kyle to spend time together with him and remind them how compatible they are was cute, but a waste of air time. Seemed like it was just filler to remind viewers that Kyle has a child and to keep Claire in Kyle’s orbit. I don’t particularly like the actor who plays Harrison. I know he’s just a little kid, but I’ve seen many talented child actors on soaps, and this boy is not one of them. He came across as reading his lines, or like he managed to memorize and recite them, and couldn’t effectively infect any emotion into what he was saying. JMVHO.

Sally continues to annoy the heck out of me. She’s such a bi*ch. She’s always putting Billy on the defensive, lecturing him and generally condescending to him. I like the friendship between Sally and Audra, but I’m beginning to feel sorry for Audra having to listen to broken record Sally complaining and whining about Billy.

Not liking the storyline with Mariah kidnapping Dominic from Abby and Devon, which started this week with her skulking around outside the Chancellor mansion, then returning to the motel and talking with her hallucination of Ian Ward, trying to resist his attempts to persuade her to kidnap Dominic. As of Friday 1/30/2026, she had caved to Ian, went through with kidnapping Dominick, and is driving away with him in the back seat of the car. Also, they need to lay off the bronze spray tan on Abby’s pretty face. She looks plastic.

Raves: 👍

On the flip side, because Dominic is so adorable (this is a child actor who can act), he makes Mariah tolerable.

It was fun to see Victor sitting calmly in his chair behind his desk in his office at Newman Enterprises, listening to Cane and Phyllis going off on him, then remaining still with his hands folded, watching the heated exchange between Phyllis and Victoria before declaring “enough” and throwing Cane and Phyllis out.

Interesting dynamic with Adam, Chelsea and Nikki in alignment after Chelsea spoke up and told Nikki about Victor enlisting Adam to trick Cane into thinking that Lily and his kids are in danger (as a way to lure Cane back to the bargaining table for Victor to regain Newman Enterprises).

Abby, who is a Newman, but not involved in the family business, expressing concern to her husband/Devon about it being in such peril, was a refreshing acknowledgement of the character’s paternal family roots.

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Y&R Raves and Rants #2

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Chelsea and Nikki of "The Young and The Restless" on CBS weekdays (screencap)

Article written by Barbara 1/25/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 1/19/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

Adam and Chelsea – I am really liking these two together, I think they have great chemistry, an organic and easy rapport and I’m rooting for them to stay together. ♥️

Nikki bonding with Chelsea – I was touched by the scenes at Newman Ranch when Nikki told Chelsea she was happy to have her supporting the family, that Chelsea fits in and that she can see why Adam loves her so much. 🙂

Tessa and Daniel make a nice couple, there’s definite sparks and chemistry between these two.  (I prefer Tessa’s dark hair, the blonde makes her pretty face look kind of washed out)

So nice to see Abby and Devon again and nuDominic is adorable. Unfortunately, Mariah, who I do not like, is going to become involved in their storyline, but the trade off is seeing Ian Ward, who I enjoy, even though he’s just a hallucination for Mariah.

Rants:👎

Sally’s attitude – it seems like her sole purpose is to strut around whining and complaining to Billy and about him to her bestie, Audra.

The scenes in the 1/22 episode of Sally and Billy separately flashing back to previous conversations about Abbott Communications were overkill. Having to watch them arguing about their current situation is enough, don’t need to see them reviewing things in their minds.

What’s with Billy’s hair?! It looks like he was plugged into an electrical outlet!

Amy – this week was the first time I’ve seen her in the current storyline, and I have no prior familiarity with the character because I wasn’t a Y&R viewer back when she was initially on … ugh, I can’t stand her. She is abrasive and nosy, and the actress is horrible. Imho, she is trying way too hard (and falling flat). She is painful to watch.

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Y&R Raves and Rants #1

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Article written by Barbara 1/18/26

Roger Howarth as Matt Clark on Y&R (photo from Howarth's Facebook page)Having taken a long hiatus from Y&R, I recently decided to start watching it again.

After two weeks of watching the show, here are my initial impressions (just my humble opinions) in no particular order… just random musings:

Love, love, love the great Roger Howarth’s spin on the dastardly character of Matt Clark!

Billy + Sally = one big yawn fest, no chemistry, boring.

nuNoah … I must admit, I was skeptical about this recast because I did not particularly like him as Tripp on Days of our Lives and had been very invested in the previous actor’s portrayal of Noah. However, from the moment I first saw this Noah, I’ve been liking his take on the character very much. I also think there’s great chemistry between him and Sienna.

nuCane … I wish I could say the same about this recast, but it’s basically the opposite. I loved him as Chad on Days, but I cannot buy into him as Cane on Y&R. Watching scenes with Cane, all I see is the actor trying his best to become the character, but not coming through. IMHO, he and the storyline would have been better served if he had been cast as a brand new character with a troubled past connection with Victor Newman and his family, who came to Genoa City to take Victor down.Y&R actors at Christmas from Courtney Hope's Instagram page

I’m enjoying the “womance” between Sally and Audra. It’s so refreshing to see a genuine friendship (BFF’s, bonding) between two women, rather than the usual soap rivalry, bitterness and all that goes with it. The scenes with Sally and Audra at Society on Thursday 1/15/2026 (when Audra gave Sally support and suggestions about Sally’s challenging relationship with Billy) were heartwarming.

Love how Newman sibs Adam, Nick and Victoria are all getting along and united against Cane and Phyllis’s attack on their family legacy.

Shout out to Joshua Morrow – I anoint him my Performer of the Week for 1/12/2026, for his portrayal of Nick. His performances were riveting in many ways, especially how he has been capturing the severe physical pain his character is in (from the breaking his fibula in his recent car accident). It seemed like every time Nick winced and grimaced in pain, I could feel his suffering.

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Primetime TV Review of “Joan”

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"Joan" key art - from The CW press site

“Joan” on The CW Review by Suzanne 10/7/24

I wanted to like this UK series (originally on ITV) because it has top notch acting and writing, and my late mom’s name was Joan!’ but I have a problem with any show like this, where the main character turns to crime. I guess I can’t ever imagine myself being so desperate as to become a criminal (even though I grew up very poor and was also in foster care). We can blame the success of shows like “Weeds” and “Breaking Bad” for these TV series… There are so many, like “Ozark,” “Claws,” and “The Good Girls.” I also don’t like shows like “The Punisher” or “Penguin” that glorify real villains. I’ve always loved the hero of the story; the good guy. It’s really hard for me to be objective about “Joan” because she makes a lot of poor decisions and endangers her life as well as the lives of her family (especially her daughter).

Perhaps if the show had started with Joan as a sophisticated, beautiful, rich jewel thief who fell in love with a handsome detective, and then we find out gradually what made her turn to crime, then I would like it more (See “The Thomas Crown Affair”). I think we’re supposed to find her sympathetic because she has a rotten husband, gangsters are threatening her and her child, and she has very little family or money. She’s desperate and turns to a life of crime. However, she also loves the excitement of being a thief, and she clearly enjoys beautiful, sparkly things (doesn’t everyone?).  She’s obviously smart, so she should go to college and get a real career. Nope, sorry. No sympathy here.

Anyway, if you like these types of shows, this is a good one. Sophie Turner is excellent as a British woman, down on her luck, who becomes a jewel thief. It’s apparently based on a true story.  You won’t be alone because the show is very successful. Check it out!

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"Joan" stars Sophie Turner (Joan) and Frank Dillane (Boisie) - photo from The CW press site

JOAN”

Wednesdays at 9/8pm CT on The CW

Sophie Turner (“Game of Thrones,” “X-Men: Dark Phoenix,” “The Staircase”) stars as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington in this exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s — an era known for its bold fashion trends, iconic music and cultural shifts.

The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable. She is a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter.

Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief. She embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both. Through her sharp intelligence, charm and talent for impersonation and performance, we follow the twists and turns in Joan’s life, the ups and downs, the heartache and the joy that makes this story so compelling to follow.

Turner stars alongside Frank Dillane (“Fear the Walking Dead”) as Boisie, a London antiques dealer. Kirsty J. Curtis (“Match Not Found”) plays Nancy, Joan’s older sister and salon worker while Gershwyn Eustache Jr. (“I May Destroy You”) portrays Albie, an old acquaintance of Boisie who’s made a new life in Spain with his wife Val, played by Laura Aikman (“The Split”).

JOAN is written by acclaimed screenwriter Anna Symon (“The Essex Serpent”) and directed by BAFTA award-winner Richard Laxton (“Rain Dogs”). The series is from Snowed-In Productions and executive produced by Ruth Kenley-Letts (“Stonehouse”), Jenny Van Der Lande (“Too Close”), Neil Blair (“The Midwich Cuckoos”) and Richard Laxton.

JOAN has been commissioned for ITV1 and ITVX by Head of Drama Polly Hill. The series is produced in association with All3Media International and The CW Network.

EPISODES

Episode One

Season 1
Episode 101
Airdate:

SERIES PREMIERE – SOPHIE TURNER STARS AS JEWEL THEIF JOAN HANNINGTON –Joan O’Connell (Sophie Turner) is a young mother trapped in a catastrophic relationship. When her husband brings danger to their door, Joan takes drastic action to keep her six-year-old daughter, Kelly (Mia Millichamp-Long), safe. Attempting to build a new life, Joan begins working in her sister’s salon, determined to get herself back on her feet, but can’t control her reckless streak. After getting a job at a jeweller, Joan finds herself needing to leave due to the unwanted advances of the manager, and finds herself impetuously stealing several diamonds first. High on the thrill, Joan celebrates in the pub where she meets Boise Hannington (Frank Dillane) who runs an antiques shop nearby and proves to be the consummate gentleman. He is also a professional thief. Joan needs money desperately and Boisie offers her a job instead. Joan agrees – could this be the beginning of a successful business relationship, or something more (#101)? The episode was written by Anna Symon and directed by Richard Laxton. The CW original airdate 10/2/2024.

Episode Two

Season 1
Episode 102
Airdate:

THE GLAMOUROUS LIFE – Joan (Sophie Turner) falls for Boisie (Frank Dillane) who recognizes her innate talent. She enjoys the spoils of crime in glamorous Spain, but faces scrutiny over her role as a mother (#102). The episode was written by Anna Symon and directed by Richard Laxton. The CW original airdate 10/9/2024.

Episode Three

Season 1
Episode 103
Airdate:

HIGHS AND LOWS – Joan (Sophie Turner) rises to new heights: the theft of a valuable painting and an audacious ring switch. Boisie (Frank Dillane) falls for Joan while Kelly (Mia Millichamp-Long) slips even further away (#103). The episode was written by Anna Symon and directed by Richard Laxton. The CW original airdate 10/16/2024.

 

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Primetime TV Review of “Trivial Pursuit”

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“Trivial Pursuit” on The CW Review by Suzanne 10/7/24

If you love game shows (especially those like “Jeopardy”), you should enjoy this. Actor LeVar Burton (Best known for “Reading Rainbow,” “Roots” and “Star Trek: Next Generation”) is the host, as well as producer, of this new series. He competed on Celebrity Jeopardy! in Season 12, and served as interim host on Jeopardy! from July 26 to July 30, 2021.  He wasn’t chosen as the permanent host of Jeopardy! , but I’m glad he was able to host this show. He does a great job of it. I think he was too nervous, to be honest, when he tried out for Jeopardy!

The show is much like the home game we’ve all played.  Each player has to answer questions from the six categories of Geography (blue), Entertainment (pink), History (yellow), Arts & Literature (purple), Science & Nature (green), and Sports & Leisure (orange). When they answer the question correctly, they get points as well as a wedge in that category. They get points for getting a wedge, as well. After the first round, the player with the lowest score leaves. The two remaining players keep playing for the final round, and the total winning prize of $20,000.

To me, the prize seems very low, compared to shows like “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” or “$100,000 Pyramid.” However, I checked, and “Jeopardy” winners also get $20,000, so I guess that’s right.  Contestants on this show don’t lose points or money if they guess incorrectly. They just don’t get to answer the next question. I noticed that all of them answered very quickly, even interrupting Burton, so I didn’t see anyone get the buzzer that they get on other shows if they take too long to answer. Perhaps they were told to be quick about the answers. In the final round, they have a limited time to answer the questions.

I watched the first episode and enjoyed it. The first winner, Nicole Holliday, was very smart and enthusiastic.  She’s a professor at UC Berkeley, so obviously she’s smart.  The other two (both men) didn’t stand a chance. The second round’s winner, Sara Delvillano, was also a woman.  She teaches music to children and also helps run an organization that helps dogs find homes.  Interestingly enough, she also won on Jeopardy! in 2019.

The show is definitely worth watching if you love trivia. I find that I know a lot more of these answers than I ever did watching “Jeopardy!” I believe that makes the show more accessible to the average viewer.  Watch it and find out for yourself.

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TRIVIAL PURSUIT”

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LeVar Burton hosts "Trivial Pursuit" on The CW (Photo by Ellis O’Brien/Entertainment One)The beloved trivia game TRIVIAL PURSUIT is reimagined in a question-packed entertainment format. Gameplay takes place on a giant version of the iconic Trivial Pursuit game board, as contestants battle it out over a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center. The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.

Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actor, director, producer and podcaster LeVar Burton, TRIVIAL PURSUIT is produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW, Lionsgate Alternative Television and Talpa Studios. David Garfinkle, Gabriel Marano, John De Mol, Matt Walton and Matt Pritchard serve as executive producers.

LeVar Burton

Host of “Trivial Pursuit”

LeVar Burton is the host of The CW’s upcoming game show series “Trivial Pursuit.”

Burton is an actor, director, producer and podcaster whose decades-long body of work includes “Roots,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Reading Rainbow.”  He is the honored recipient of seven NAACP Awards, a Peabody, a Grammy and 15 Emmys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Inaugural Children’s & Family Emmys.

As a lifelong literacy advocate, Burton has dedicated decades to encouraging children to read.  In 2023, Burton premiered his first documentary, “The Right to Read,” a film that positions the literacy crisis in America as a civil rights issue. “The Right to Read” was an official selection at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and SXSW Edu.

Burton continues to exercise his passion for storytelling as the award-winning author of “Aftermath,” “The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm” and “A Kids Book About Imagination.”  He launched his first book club with Fable, a digital book club community, and partnered with Masterclass, to share the power of storytelling.

His production company, LeVar Burton Entertainment (LBE), develops projects in the film, television, podcasting, and publishing space with the mission to share stories that fosters empathy, champions diversity and builds community.

Now in its 12th season, the enormously popular “LeVar Burton Reads” podcast has over 175 episodes in its catalog, boasting 25 million downloads.  LBE’s most recent podcast, “Sound Detectives,” premiered at number 1 on the Kids & Family charts.

As a pop culture icon, Burton has the unique ability to reach across all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic groups – communicating to a large fan base that is highly engaged and motivated to embrace his message.

 

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Primetime TV Review: “Doctor Odyssey”

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“Doctor Odyssey” on ABC Review by Suzanne 10/7/24

At first glance, this seems like a slightly-more-dramatic version of “The Love Boat,” from the doctor’s point of view.  The series was created by Ryan Murphy, who usually comes up ideas that are either horrifying (“American Horror Story”) or at least, slightly-off-kilter (“Nip/Tuck”) or  very original (“Glee”). However, even at second glance, this show really does seem to be a just a breezy medical drama set aboard a cruise ship. I find it a little bit disappointing, just from the fact that Murphy created it and that it stars Joshua Jackson, who’s been excellent in so many series, from “Dawson’s Creek” to “Doctor Death.”

Jackson plays a renowned doctor, Max, who is looking for a more relaxing, fun life aboard a cruise ship after battling COVID and other horrors (he reveals in the first episode that he was “Patient Zero” in NYC and nearly died). The legendary Don Johnson plays the ship’s captain, who runs a tight ship and expects excellence from his crew.  (Who knew that Sonny Crockett would turn into Captain Stubing?) Max has two nurses that assist him, Avery (Phillipa Soo) and Tristan (Sean Teale). The ship, its crew, and the many medical maladies they encounter on board are not the easy life that Max expected.

Amid the health crises, there is plenty of time for romance, dancing, and drinking.  Max and Avery have a slight tryst in the first episode. The second episode is about “Singles Week.” Apparently, each weekly cruise has a different theme, to make it slightly more interesting. I guess Ryan Murphy is trying to pay tribute to the shows he loved in his youth on ABC (the same network where “The Love Boat” aired).  Although each episode has new guest stars, they’re not the center of all the action the way they were on the original “Love Boat” that ran from 1977-1986.  The show’s four main stars are the focus of the show, along with the ship and the beautiful scenery. Guest stars include Chord Overstreet, Shania Twain, John Stamos, Cheyenne Jackson, Gina Gershon and Rachel Dratch.

From what I’ve read, ABC is trying to sell this as exciting and sexy.  My advice is that you pour yourself a nice tropical drink and sit down to watch this one….but you may find that it’s not the drinking that makes you sleepy. I really hope it gets better. Otherwise, the talent on the series deserves better than this. FOX had a much better retro show with the “Fantasy Island” reboot that they canceled last year, sadly. I really enjoyed that one. ABC should have rescued that instead.

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DOCTOR ODYSSEY - ABC's “Doctor Odyssey” stars Sean Teale as Tristan, Don Johnson as Captain Massey, Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, and Phillipa Soo as Avery. (Disney/Pari Dukovic)From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes high-octane procedural “Doctor Odyssey.” Max (Joshua Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all-hands-on-deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.

“Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson, Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale and Don Johnson. The series, produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television, is written and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson serve as executive producers. Paris Barclay directs and executive produces. Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson and Nissa Diederich also serve as executive producers.

EPISODES

04. Wellness Week

During a week dedicated to wellness, The Odyssey ironically finds itself overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients. Meanwhile, Tristan’s new romance sparks jealousy, and Capt. Massey must bring the ship to safety in the midst of a hurricane.
Air Date: 10/17/2024

03. Plastic Surgery Week

Plastic Surgery Week on The Odyssey brings new faces and fresh features to be carefully maintained by the medical team. Meanwhile, when the owner’s wife comes on board, Capt. Massey must juggle charm and skillful dodging to sidestep her advances.
Air Date: 10/10/2024

02. Singles Week

It’s Singles Week on The Odyssey, and lust is in the air. As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order.
Air Date: 10/03/2024

01. Pilot

Max Bankman is The Odyssey’s new onboard doctor, where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all-hands-on-deck as he gets acquainted with Capt. Massey and his medical team, Avery and Tristan, while treating crises miles from shore.
Air Date: 09/26/2024

 

DOCTOR ODYSSEY - "Singles Week" - It's Singles Week on The Odyssey, and lust is in the air. As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order. THURSDAY, OCT. 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Tina Thorpe) JOSHUA JACKSON, PHILLIPA SOO, SEAN TEALE

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Primetime TV Review: “Murder In a Small Town”

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I love the actors in this show. I’m a huge fan of “Smallville,” and I’ve watched all of the shows Kristin Kreuk has starred in since.  I really enjoyed Rossif Sutherland’s work in the Prime show “Three Pines.”  It’s wonderful to see them paired together in this series. They have amazing chemistry together.

This series really reminds me of those Hallmark movies, or series of movies, which usually take place in a small town. The heroine falls for a guy, or her old boyfriend, and sometimes, like in several of the Hallmark movie series, they solve murders together. The heroines, such as Hannah Swensen, Aurora Teagarden, or Ruby Herring, are generally smarter than everyone around them, including the boyfriend.  Now, this series on FOX (based on the Alberg and Cassandra Mysteries, a series of B.C.-set crime novels by L.R. Wright.) is a Canadian show about a detective named Karl Alberg (Sutherland) who’s new to town, and he meets up with the town’s librarian, Cassandra (Kreuk).  The murders are the focus of the show, but their romance is what ties the show together and makes it worth watch.

The small town, in this case, is Gibsons, a small coastal town that most of us in the U.S. have no doubt never heard of. It’s in the area called the Sunshine Coast. It sets a moody tone that you may be familiar with from watching shows like “The Killing” or “True Detective.”  The romance between the two, and the quirky characters, keep the show from getting too dark.

Each episode has a different murder, and the murder is solved within the show’s 42 minutes.  Whether there will be many long-term stories (besides the romance) remains to be seen.  Alberg is aided in his detective work by stalwart policeman Sergeant Sid Sokolowski (Aaron Douglas of “The Watchful Eye”). Guest stars include James Cromwell, Erica Durance, Lucas Bryant, Greyston Holt, Nathan Witte, Stana Katic, and Paula Patton.

I think the stories and characters are worth watching.  Even if you don’t like the show, you may enjoy the beautiful British Columbia scenery.

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Kristin Kreuk (Cassandra) and Rossif Sutherland (Karl) star in "Murder in a Small Town" (photo from trailer)All new murder mystery series Murder in a Small Town is based on the Edgar Award-winning, nine-book Karl Alberg series by acclaimed novelist L.R. Wright, and stars Rossif Sutherland (Reign, The Handmaid’s Tale) and Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Beauty and the Beast). Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), who moves to a quiet, coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. He’ll quickly learn that this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets and will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore. Kreuk stars as Cassandra Lee, a local librarian who becomes Karl’s muse, foil and romantic interest.

Mya Lowe (My Life with the Walter Boys, Yellowjackets), Savonna Spracklin (Two-Spirit Odyssey, Wildhood), Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica, The Watchful Eye) and Fritzy-Klevans Destine (The Boys, Superman & Lois) recur in the series, which also features special guest stars James Cromwell (Babe, Succession), Stana Katic (Castle, Absentia), Paula Patton (The Perfect Match, Precious) and Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek).

Murder in a Small Town is produced by Sepia Films in association with FOX Entertainment and Jeff Wachtel’s Future Shack Entertainment. The series is produced in British Columbia with Ian Weir (Arctic Air, Edgemont) serving as head writer/executive producer, Milan Cheylov (24, The Cleaning Lady) executive-producing and directing multiple episodes of the program, and Nick Orchard (Soapbox Productions), Morris Ruskin and Sharon Wisnia (Mojo Global Arts) and Jon Cotton also serving as executive producers.

 

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Primetime TV Review: “Brilliant Minds”

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BRILLIANT MINDS -- Season: 1 -- Pictured: (l-r) Alex MacNicoll as Dr. Van Markus, Ashleigh LaThrop as Dr. Ericka Kinney, Tamberla Perry as Dr. Carol Pierce, Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nichols, Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang, Spence Moore II as Dr. Jacob Nash -- (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/NBC)

“Brilliant Minds” on NBC Review by Suzanne 10/6/24

I love seeing Zachary Quinto in any movie or TV show (ever since his great role as Sylar on “Heroes”).  He shines here as the prickly neurologist Oliver Wolf, who has trouble getting along with others (particularly his mother). He has prosopagnosia, AKA face blindness, so that doesn’t help him with personal interaction. He works with a team of interns and his long-time good friend, Dr. Carol Pierce (Tamberla Perry, “Death and Other Details”). The show is unusual and interesting, but it might remind you a little of “House” or “The Good Doctor.” At this point, a doctor who thinks he’s more brilliant than everyone else is a familiar TV trope. The writing of the show, however, is excellent and will surprise you. The show was created, written and produced by Michael Grassi of “Riverdale.”

Like most medical dramas, the most intriguing part of the show is watching the doctors figure out what’s wrong with the patients or how to treat them. Wolf has very unusual ideas and likes to dive deep into his patient’s life in order to figure out their neurological problem.

At the beginning of the first episode, Dr. Wolf sneaks out a dementia patient (Broadway and TV vet Andre de Shields) from an elder care facility to see his grand-daughter get married. He and the old man go on stage, and the man sings and plays a Beach Boys song, “God Only Knows.” Wolf figured out that the way to reach the man was through music. The bride is overjoyed to see him there, but her parents are not too happy about Dr. Wolf’s actions. He loses his job and goes into seclusion, but Carol convinces him to come work at her hospital on an interesting case, despite the fact that he doesn’t want to work for his mother (the chief of staff, Dr. Landon, played by Donna Murphy – another Broadway, TV and movie vet).

After Dr. Wolf starts working at the hospital, he learns that he’s expected to mentor some interns, which he’s not too thrilled about. Carol makes him see that he needs to be honest about his condition and connect better with other people in order to get things done.  Things may not go that smoothly for the brilliant doctor, though.  He’s got many issues, having to do with his childhood. The only thing not an issue is that he’s gay. Another doctor on the show is played by Teddy Sears, Quinto’s former castmate in “American Horror Story,” so perhaps they’ll be teamed up in a romantic relationship. Watch and see! This show is already a hit and will keep you on your toes.

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Series Premiere Monday, Sept 23 on NBC (10 – 11pm ET/PT)

Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, “Brilliant Minds” follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

The cast includes Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Teddy Sears, and Donna Murphy.

Michael Grassi serves as creator, writer and executive producer. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Melissa Aouate, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis, and Shefali Malhoutra also executive produce.

Berlanti Productions, Fabel Entertainment, The Imaginarium, Grassi Productions and Tavala produce in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

 

BRILLIANT MINDS -- Season: 1 -- Pictured: (l-r) Alex MacNicoll as Dr. Van Markus, Ashleigh LaThrop as Dr. Ericka Kinney, Spence Moore II as Dr. Jacob Nash, Aury Krebs as Dr. Dana Dang -- (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/NBC)

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Days Nitpicks & Flub Week of 9/11/23

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Monday
– Sarah was talking to Rex while Maggie was shown.
– Sarah didn’t look like she gave birth. She looked like she was just lounging around in Victor’s backyard.
– Sarah’s baby was very clean after she gave birth.
– Sarah was hemorrhaging, yet she didn’t have blood on her.

Tuesday
– Chanel was talking while Talia was shown.
– EJ was talking while Jada and Talia were shown.
– Does EJ live next door to Paulina? Johnny was with him one minute and at Paulina’s place the next.

Wednesday
– Chanel and Johnny can be heard kissing while Belle was shown.
– Who reported the story about Ava and Harris being on the run?
– Shawn was able to easily find the room Rafe and the officer were investigating.
– Talia cried without any tears.

Thursday
– Alex answered the door wearing a towel. He needs to put clothes on when he answers the door!
– Timothy didn’t ask Brady about being married. He asked Belle and Paul, but he didn’t ask him.

Friday
– Chelsea told Maggie about Doug, but she didn’t go see him.
– Alex opened the door without his shirt on again. He may as well never have a shirt on because he never puts one on when he opens the door!
– Theresa just happened to know where to find Brady and Alex in Greece.

 

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Maybe it’s just us, but Brady seemed as if he was jealous of Theresa going after Alex. There is nothing keeping Brady from being with Theresa! He listed Theresa’s evil deeds to Alex when he was telling him why he wasn’t going to be with her. This is the same man who was willing to overlook Kristen’s actions when he was with her. Theresa has done her fair share of things, but nothing compared to Kristen.

Does Xander have selective hearing? When Sarah had the baby, she told him the baby was his. He acted as if he didn’t hear that once she got to the hospital. Sarah needs to feel like dirt keeping the truth from him about the baby. We understand that she doesn’t want him near the baby, but he has a right to know that he has a child. 

Wasn’t it convenient that Chanel suddenly realized she suppressed her feelings for Johnny? She was more than willing to be with Talia, but after her conversation with Paulina, she suddenly wants to be with Johnny. We know the writers had to do something, since Talia is leaving the show, but Chanel should have at least been showing signs of wanting to be with him. 
 
Johnny and Chanel told each other that they never stopped loving each other. Did Johnny forget that he was just in love with Wendy? It’s funny how easily they can tell each other how they feel now. 
 
Are the writers trying to pull the wool over our eyes? Is Susan really alive, or is Ava seeing things? Ava was convinced that Charlie was alive because he was visiting her. How do we know she isn’t doing the same thing with Susan? If Susan is alive, why wouldn’t she reach out to EJ or Johnny? It doesn’t make sense for her to visit Ava. 
 
Talia has no loyalty to Belle. She couldn’t wait to kiss Shawn. Talia would probably be in prison if it weren’t for Belle, yet the first chance she got she hooked up with Shawn. We know she was drunk, but that is no excuse to kiss Belle’s husband (or worse).

 

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EJ was suddenly thinking of Susan. He basically forgot about her all this time. Now that Ava is back he is suddenly thinking about her. He wasn’t ready to get revenge on Ava before she came back and now he has become obsessed with making her pay for Susan’s death. He also wanted to get revenge on Xander for not going after Ava. Being a new father hasn’t changed him at all.

 
Why would Theresa come back to Salem without Tate? Victor was his great grandfather so it didn’t make sense that she didn’t bring him with her to the funeral. She claimed he had school, but she still should have brought him to the funeral. Rachel should be in school, but no one has mentioned her being in school. It was an excuse not to have Brady be around his son. We were surprised he even remembered Tate’s name since he hasn’t seen him in years. 
 
Brady clearly hasn’t been seeing Tate over the years because he and Theresa were talking about what she did with Xander as if it happened yesterday. We understand they had to use exposition to let new fans and remind longtime fans of their history, but it didn’t make sense that they are just now having a conversation about it. 
 
Theresa and Xander talked about their relationship woes. How did Theresa know about Xander’s relationship with Sarah? Theresa wasn’t in Salem when Sarah was with Xander. Who was keeping Theresa up-to-date about Xander and Sarah’s relationship? 
 
Nicole needs to make up her mind about who Chloe should be with. One minute Nicole wanted her to be with Brady, and now she wants her to be with Philip. Nicole must want Chloe to be indecisive about the man in her life the same way she is. It was obvious that Nicole’s advice was about her own life and not Chloe’s. Nicole is the one who can’t make up her mind about her love life. We loved how Chloe called Nicole out for her hypocritical advice. 
 
Why would Johnny defend Ava to EJ? Did Johnny forget that Ava killed his grandmother? Johnny tried to downplay Ava’s actions by mentioning her mental issues. We know Johnny had a soft spot for her once upon a time, but it doesn’t change what she did to his grandmother. 
 
Why would Harris risk his life to go on the run with Ava? He doesn’t know her very well, so why risk his freedom for her? Is he starting to fall for her? That would be the only explanation for why he would choose to go on the run with her. 
 
Why didn’t the writers find a way to bring Victor and Maggie’s families to Salem for his funeral? It didn’t make sense for them to be missing. Where were Melanie, Ciara and Claire? If they couldn’t get the same actresses to play them, they could have recast them. 
 
How many times is John’s story going to change? It has changed several times. The writers don’t seem to be able to decide who he is going to be. They will probably end up changing his paternity once again.

 

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Monday

-EJ was suddenly dreaming about Susan dying. He wasn’t thinking about her before.

-EJ was able to find out where Xander and Chloe live. He has no reason to know about that.

-Theresa has been gone for years, but she is still in love with Brady.

-Theresa didn’t bring Tate with her for the funeral because he had school. Even if he’s back in school, they would have let him have time off for a death in the family.

Tuesday

-Sarah looked at her ring as if Rex just put it on her finger.

-It was daytime when Xander and Theresa saw each other, but it was nighttime in this episode.

-If Ava didn’t kill Susan, why was she seeing her face? She didn’t have to haunt her if she didn’t do anything to her.

-Who was keeping Theresa informed about what was going on in Salem? She knew too much about Xander’s relationship with Sarah and Chloe.

Wednesday

-Where did Talia get the money to change her hair? Speaking of hair, Chanel also managed to change her hairstyle.

-Jada suggested that she and Rafe go to his house. If they went to his house before, they wouldn’t have gotten caught.

-Why would Johnny defend Ava to EJ? Did he forget that Ava killed his grandmother?

Thursday

– Ciara was too far along to go to Victor’s funeral but Chelsea wasn’t. They were pregnant around the same time, yet Ciara couldn’t make it to the funeral.

– Why didn’t Will come with Sonny to Victor’s funeral?

– Why didn’t Claire come back for Victor’s funeral?

-Brady and Justin were sitting in the front row, but Philip was behind them at Victor’s funeral.

Friday

-Maggie can be heard talking while Sarah was shown.

-John didn’t go to Victor’s funeral. He had a relationship with Victor because of Isabella, so he should have been there.

 

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Caroline Spencer: The Fashion-Forward Icon on the Bold and Beautiful

For over 30 years, the Bold and Beautiful series has entertained millions of viewers worldwide with its captivating storylines and fascinating characters. Among the most beloved characters is Caroline Spencer, a talented and ambitious fashion designer. Caroline’s character is a complex blend of creativity, determination, and inner strength, and her journey on the show has been nothing short of inspiring.

Karen and Danielle, Caroline's mothers, on "The Bold and the Beautiful" on CBSIn this article, we will take a closer look at the life and legacy of Caroline Spencer on the Bold and Beautiful.

Caroline Spencer’s Early Life and Family Background

Caroline Spencer, portrayed by Linsey Godfrey, was born into a family of fashion royalty. Her mother, Karen Spencer, is the founder of Spencer Publications, a media conglomerate, and her other aunt (and namesake), Caroline Spencer, was a fashion designer and the namesake of the Spencer fashion line. Growing up, Caroline was surrounded by fashion and creativity, and she developed a keen eye for style from an early age.

Caroline’s Rise in the Fashion Industry

Caroline Spencer’s passion for fashion led her to pursue a career as a designer, and she quickly made a name for Caroline Spencer and Ridge Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful" on CBSherself in the industry. She joined Forrester Creations, one of the most prominent fashion houses in Los Angeles, and worked under the mentorship of Ridge Forrester, a fashion icon in his own right. Caroline’s designs were fresh, innovative, and fashion-forward, and they quickly gained attention and praise from industry insiders.

Caroline’s Relationships

Caroline Spencer’s relationships on the show were as complex and nuanced as her character. She had a brief romance with Rick Forrester, Ridge’s step-son, but their relationship was short-lived. Caroline was in a relationship with Ridge, but his son Thomas Forrester was interested in her. When Ridge told Caroline that he didn’t want any children, she spent the night in a hotel room, having taken sleeping drugs. Thomas came by to see her. They had drinks and sex, which resulted in her getting pregnant with his child. She and Ridge eloped but then later divorced. Eventually, she and Thomas left Caroline Spencer and Thomas Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful" on CBStown to raise their son, Thomas, in New York.

Caroline’s Health Struggles

Caroline fell from a window in 2013 after an argument with her Uncle Bill, but she recovered. She was also shot accidentally by Rick in 2015.  Also that same year, she was hit by a car in New York while visiting her mothers in New York.  She was in a wheelchair for a while, but she recovered. Later, in 2019, Thomas returned to Los Angeles with their son, Douglas, alone. Caroline had died of a sudden blood clot. It was a tragedy that is still affecting poor young Douglas’ life.

Caroline’s Legacy and Impact on the Show

Caroline Spencer’s impact on the Bold and Beautiful extends beyond just her character. She represented a new generation of fashion designers, bringing a fresh and innovative perspective to the industry. Her storylines on the show were both engaging and thought-provoking, tackling important issues such as health, family, and love. Caroline’s legacy on the show will be remembered for years to come, as a symbol of creativity, strength, and perseverance.

Closing Words

Caroline Spencer is a character that has captured the hearts of Bold and Beautiful viewers for years. Her rise in the fashion industry, relationships, health struggles, and impact on the show have made her one of the most beloved characters on daytime television. Caroline Spencer’s journey is a testament to the power of hope, perseverance, and love, and her legacy on the show will be remembered for years to come.

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Is Watching TV Actually a Good Way to Rest Your Brain After College Classes?

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Is Watching TV Actually a Good Way to Rest Your Brain After College Classes? by Jodi W 1/10/23

As the average American household has 7.3 screens, the question of what is too much can easily be posed. If you spend hours in front of a screen, you will soon experience some of the negative effects that TV can have on you. For this reason, it is necessary to balance the TV with the rest of your life, including your work and studies, to be able to benefit from it rather than suffer some of the negative consequences.

How Should You Rest After Classes?

During the day, an average student is supposed to spend several hours learning. The learning process takes time and a lot of energy, so if you feel like you should rest and are tired in the evenings, you definitely should. Resting your brain is important for cognitive processes, such as memorization and information manipulation. However, you should know what activities can help you rest your day.

To do this, you should understand how the brain gets tired and what can be done to help it rest. The brain gets tired when it does a repetitive task for a long time. Studying fits this image perfectly, so feeling tired after a day spent in classes is completely normal. Changing the activity you do or simply changing the scenery is a great way to help your brain rest.

Some of the best language schools actually use this simple fact to benefit. They allow students to switch between different types of activities and involve a lot of hands-on activities. This way, the brain can rest from one activity while working on another one. Drawing after reading or having a speaking activity after reading is a great combo.

The brain can also rest by switching the scenery. Taking your book outside or having a walk is a great way to rest your brain and ensure that you are ready to learn more later in the evening or the next day. If you feel tired and need help writing essay, there are services that can do this for you. This way, you can focus on long-term rest and spend a couple of days away from the book.

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Is TV a Good Way to Rest After Classes?

However, how about the TV? Many say that this is not a good way to rest, but others say that this is a great way to give some break time to your central nervous system. Whether the TV is good for you or not depends on how you use it, the time spent in front of the TV screen, and what kind of TV Shows and other content you watch.

Pros of Resting with TV

In fact, if you use the TV to rest and learn, you can harvest all the pros of watching TV by watching documentaries and educational TV shows. Some of them include the following:

  • Giving the brain some time to relax,
  • Giving you some time to lay back and repose,
  • Having some time off to cool down after a day of learning,
  • Getting a chance to learn while relaxing,
  • Getting a chance to have a different overview of some common problems you may be learning about at the Uni.

Cons of Resting with TV

However, getting too much TV exposure can easily lead to some negative effects of watching TV. These should not be omitted, as so many students’ grades suffer due to too much exposure to television. As screens are everywhere, it is easy to become too accustomed to them. YouTube, Netflix, Patreon, and other streaming services all have TV-like type of content and are likely to exert the same cons as TV per se:

  • Too much exposure to screen time can lead to vision deterioration,
  • Too much screen time can lead to dopamine addiction,
  • Brain fog, especially with binge-watching TV shows, and
  • A deterioration in school grades, especially if you take too much time in front of the TV.

Final Considerations

The TV is a tool. If you are a college student, you should know how to use it right and how to use it to your benefit. Limiting screen time and focusing on content that is educational in nature is likely to improve your grades while providing the benefits of resting that you will also benefit from. On the other hand, content that does not match your interests, too much screen time, and not being able to focus on the school matter are some cons that you should pay attention to.

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The time to go back to school is fast-approaching. If you are one of the millions of students who do not know what to do in their free time, you may have been thinking about purchasing a streaming device. Small and portable, they can be attached to any TV and can help you produce HD or even 4K streaming services to your TV.

What Are Streaming Services?

These devices connect to streaming services. These services deliver video content on demand. Similar to YouTube, they provide a limited amount of content you can stream on-demand. As the content can be educational, it can help you study and do so in a fun way. All the content there is original or made by other companies, but private content is never allowed.

This is the biggest difference between any streaming website and a streaming service. Another big difference is that the content can be streamed to various devices, not just laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The TV or the streaming device should have an appropriate app installed, but most devices today support most of these apps and streaming services as it is.

Which Streaming Services Are the Best for Students?

Among these services are Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. These services are best suited for students and all others who are more curious in nature than others. This is thanks to the rich content of documentaries and other educational content. Netflix is definitely the number one since they offer the most content that is original and made by them.

Streaming services for students should always be educational and have the value that a book could offer. Although there is no exam that focuses on streaming services, these can significantly help by offering additional information and a chance to revise. They can also offer great ideas for research papers. Once the idea is there, you can check out writing service reviews and find the writing service that works for you. This way, professionals will help make your idea come to fruition.

Top Back-to-School Streaming Devices

Although Netflix is the golden standard for streaming services, others should also be considered. Still, most devices support the biggest streaming services, although not all of them may work in all countries. For this reason, you should always consider which device to buy, especially if you move a lot or go back home to another country for holidays. The devices we present here are devices that are designed for the US market. As such, they provide a certain level of quality that is expected from devices like this and are likely to provide many hours of content streaming.

Amazon Fire Stick Lite

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite

The super-simple-to-use Fire TV Stick Lite offers everything that a student needs. It comes with a remote controller that also has built-in voice control. It offers most features compared to its price. It is inexpensive and can be delivered to your dorm room in less than 2 days.

Insignia Amazon Fire TV Edition

The Insignia Edition is one of the TVs out there with built-in support for streaming services. Amazon has its own – Prime Video. The entire TV is optimized for this type of service and will likely provide you with a lot of entertainment during those long winter nights. The screen is only 32 inches, so it should fit in most college-form rooms.

Roku Express

Roku Express HD

Roku Express HD features a streamlined design and a very fast response time. The stick is the cheapest on our list and offers streaming from many services. This cheaper Roku Express 4K Plus version is still a great option for HD streaming.

Roku Streambar

Streambar by Roku is two devices in one: a streaming service device and a soundbar. The combo is great for all who like to make parties and invite many friends over for a movie night. The bar can also double as an out-source when gaming for example. It augments the sound from the TV and provides a more enjoyable experience.

Final Considerations

Streaming services and devices are many on the market. Here, we explored different options and saw what could suit you. All the devices on the list are available in the US (most of them on Amazon) and are easy to use. As they are small and light, they will take up barely any space on the desktop.

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Top 4 Educational TV Shows College Students Must See

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Top 4 Educational TV Shows College Students Must See by Jodi W. 1/10/23

Students are expected to excel in more than one area of their life. Although this can be difficult to manage, being able to implement educational content into your everyday life is as important as ever. In fact, integrating content like this can help you expand your horizons and score better on your tests, especially as you will be able to boost your interdisciplinary understanding of the world around you.

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Should Students Watch TV?

TV is often frowned upon, although, truth be told, TV can be educational and very informative. Being able to choose the right TV shows and other media content is a matter of personal preferences but is crucial in whether TV exposure is going to be beneficial or not. TV time can be both detrimental and very beneficial to one’s school success. With this in mind, let’s consider the top 4 TV shows for college students.

So, if you feel stressed and need a different way to relax, you should consider some of these TV shows. They are likely to expand your knowledge and do so in a relaxing way. Whenever feeling pressed for time, you can contact a graduate paper writing service and delegate some work to them. This way, you can spend some time binge-watching some of these shows.

Top 4 TV Shows for College Students

Any TV show can be beneficial for a student, as it can help you relax after a long day of classes. However, making the right choices can also help you get educated by expanding your knowledge in a topic area of your choice and by helping you understand different ways to approach one and the same problem. Here are the top TV shows we recommend for college students, irrelevant of the field of their studies.

"Explained" on NetflixExplained

Explained is a Netflix Original documentary show that lets you explore different topics that help the modern world run. It is among the favorite TV shows for both high school and college graduates and is likely to help you take a different take on many topics we take for granted, such as drugs and the food we eat. This TV show is perfect since it clearly shows how a rotten other side can often accompany a good surface image that no one suspects. Explained teaches the importance of understanding both sides of the coin before forming your opinion, which is a necessary skill when doing any research.

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Grey’s Anatomy

Grey’s Anatomy, which is in its 19th season, shows a group of medical interns as they fight their way to learn all the intricacies of the field they are about to join. The show also shows the internal fight and problems that all the interns have to face and how they overcome them. Grey’s Anatomy is based on real medical facts. Still, it is necessary to understand that the educational focus is on how to overcome issues that you, as a student, may face.

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House, M.D., on the other hand, takes a whole different approach. Although it teaches the issues and how to deal with them, the protagonist, Dr. House, is a person who cannot overcome some of his issues. Incredibly talented, almost a medical genius, he suffers chronic pain and is addicted to painkillers. He is both the protagonist and the antagonist in the TV show. Dr. House is legendary and is likely to keep you entertained for months.

National Geographic

National Geographic is not a TV show per se. However, one of the biggest media companies in the world is likely to prove very educational for you, especially as there are so many documentaries about the natural world. Far from the best solution for psychology students, for example, National Geographic will relax you and will expand your knowledge of the natural world.  They have their own cable and streaming channel as well, which you can watch online.

Final Considerations

Watching TV for too long can be detrimental to your studies. However, being smart both with the TV shows you watch, when and for how long you watch them can help you expand your knowledge and improve your scholastic outcome. Our list has something for every student there is, so start watching them this weekend and relax while studying.

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Days Opinion Article 12/22/22

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by Marlene  12/22/22

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This is another wonderful week ending for Days. The past year has shown many changes to the show, and many characters have left. First there were Ben and Ciara, who are sailing the world with their son. Then Abigail was killed off, which for some viewers was very sad, since many fans have grown up with Abigail. Then Jake was killed off, and his brother Stefan returned from the dead. Susan Banks was also killed off. Of course, the saddest is that John Aniston will not be back, due to his real-life death.

Relationships in Salem don’t last very long, and some of the characters are being blamed for their actions. Nicole is a very fickle character and forever changing her men, like some people change their toothbrush. Eric is into the blaming game and does not really want to take responsibility for his own actions. He chose to be with Jada, even though he was still in love with Nicole. He blamed Nicole for Jada’s choice in ending her pregnancy. Brady’s decision to break-up with Chole was due to Kristen blackmailing him because of the Orchid she has in her possession, which would save Marlena, Kate and Kayla. This leaves viewers to believe that he is passive and fearful of psycho Kristen (a woman he loved, not too long ago.

The only real love relationship in Days lately is with Alex and Stephanie (both fairly new actors/characters). They bring a new breath of fresh air to bloom. With the New Year, viewers would appreciate seeing more lasting love relationships that are stable, and more family involvement. Also, many old time viewers want Days to be brought back to NBC. With the rising prices and inflation, it’s very hard for many to pay for the long-time soap that they’ve been so loyal and devoted to. Either way, let’s hope for a great year for the show!

 

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Days Opinion Article 6/12/22

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by Marlene  6/12/22

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Another storyline has gone wrong on “Days of Our Lives.” With so many tragedies and heartbreak in our society now, we look for a soap opera to brighten up our day and bring us some happiness when we’re watching. The murder of Abigail Dimera just makes us think about children losing a mother, growing up without a mother and having hardship in their life. No matter how rich the DiMeras are, this will be a tragedy for Thomas and Charlotte. I believe you do not break up a very strong couple whom we have seen grown up on the show. I do know the actress, Marci Miller wanted out, but that does not mean that the writers had to really bounce her out by murdering her character. Destroying the lives of Jennifer and Jack and her brother JJ, whom adored her is reprehensible. This is not romantic, fun or interesting.

Days has to come back to family togetherness and characters that are bringing joy to the show. I do agree some episodes are interesting, like Paulina covering for Lani in the shooting of TR, and Belle and EJ having a love affair. But these are good episodes without murdering any of the characters. A note to the writers: please bring more family episodes that can make your viewers smile, to bring joy and lighten up problems that most viewers are facing in real love.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday May 16, 2022

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Steffy, Ridge and Taylor confront Sheila about all she’s done, and they all yell at her, and she tries to turn it around and blame Steffy. Then she tries to leave, but the police catch her. Lt. Baker comes out and has heard the whole thing. Steffy was wearing a wire. He arrests Sheila, who vows that she’ll be back for Hayes one day. Taylor and Steffy tell Ridge to go tell Brooke the truth.

Meanwhile, Brooke still wishes she knew what happened to make her drink on New Year’s Eve and hopes that she and Ridge can get back together. Hope agrees with her. Ridge stops by later and fills Brooke in that Sheila is the one who shot Finn and Steffy and that she also put non-alcoholic Champagne labels on the real stuff so that Brooke would get drunk. They hug.

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B&B Update Monday May 16, 2022

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At Steffy’s place, Taylor, Ridge and Steffy continue to confront Sheila about what she’s done. She keeps saying that she’s the real victim because she lost her son (even though she’s the one who pulled the trigger). They yell at her and say she’s going to jail. Sheila tries to turn it around on them, calling them cruel for inviting her there and blames Steffy for coming after her that night. Ridge yells loudly at her to shut up and calls her sick. Steffy hopes that Sheila suffers miserably for the rest of her life. Sheila points out that Finn would tell her to have compassion for her “mistake,” but Steffy denies it. Taylor lets Sheila know that she’s not her friend and will never take her side again. Ridge tells Sheila with a smile that he’s happy she will die in prison for all she’s done to his family. Steffy sobs, upset.

Steffy points out that this is why she didn’t want her anywhere near their family. She regrets that Finn didn’t listen to her warnings. She will protect her son from Sheila. Sheila says they have no idea how sorry she is that he’ll grow up with his father, but she’s adamant that she’s not going to prison. She starts to run out, but uniformed police officers stop her at each exist. Detective Baker comes out and tells Steffy that she can take off her wire now, so she does. Sheila is shocked as he explains that he’s been in the back room, listening. He informs her that she’s going back to prison for a long time and then arrests her for murder. Sheila insists that she get to speak before they haul her off. She tells them that they were all so sure that she meant harm when she came there, but she just wanted to know her son and be a part of his life. She blames Steffy for keeping her away. She says they’ll never know what it’s like to cherish having someone love her unconditionally because they all take it for granted. She babbles on about how much she loved Finn. Steffy tells her that Finn didn’t want her kind of toxic love. Steffy accuses her of destroying her family, and she’s going to have to forget about her, but she says Sheila didn’t destroy her, and she vows to raise her son to be like Finn: Strong and compassionate. The opposite of Sheila, in other words. Steffy twists the knife by saying Sheila will be completely erased because their son won’t even know her name. They take Sheila away as she yells that she’ll be back and that Hayes will love her one day. She vows that she’ll be back and they haven’t seen the last of her. Steffy’s parents console her.

Taylor assures Steffy that Sheila won’t be back. Steffy is upset about what Sheila said about wanting Hayes’ love. Ridge assures her that Steffy won’t get out of jail. Steffy is glad that she has her memory back. Taylor turns the conversation to Brooke. She thinks that Ridge should go tell Brooke what really happened. He’s reluctant to leave them but leaves after they insist. He kisses Steffy’s head and squeezes hand before he goes. Steffy looks sadly at the photos of Finn. She still can’t believe everything that Sheila did and is worried that Brooke learning the truth will change things for her parents.

At home, Brooke tells Hope that Deacon was indulging in “wishful thinking” that Sheila might be able to talk her way into a place in Steffy’s family. Hope wonders if he’s right, since Taylor invited her over. Brook doubts Ridge would ever accept her. She wishes she and Ridge weren’t apart because she would love to be there for him. Hope thinks they need to fix that. Brooke still feels guilty for betraying his trust and still wants to figure out why she took a drink that night. Hope wonders if it’s because of the drinking or what it led to? Brooke shakes her head in confusion. She admits that what she did with Deacon was wrong, but she still wants to figure out why she drank, so she can start forgiving herself. Hope reminds her for the 10,000th time that she was “inebriated” and that nothing happened with Deacon. Brooke cries, upset. Hope begs her to stop beating herself up and obsessing. Brooke hopes that Ridge can trust her again. She won’t give up on him. They smile at each other and hold hands as Brooke says that she and Ridge will find their way back to each other.

Ridge drops by to see Brooke. He isn’t sure, at first, what to tell Brooke because so much has happened. He tells her that Steffy remembers the shooting. Brooke is glad to hear it. Ridge tells her that Sheila shot Steffy and Finn and then took their stuff to make it look like a robbery. Brooke is shocked. He tells her that Sheila has confessed and is behind bars. He lets her know Steffy went to the restaurant to confront Sheila about what she did New Year’s Eve. He tells her that Sheila switched the labels on the Champagne bottles so that Brooke thought she was drinking non-alcoholic bubbly. They hug. Brooke looks hopeful.

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