Young & the Restless

The Young and the Restless is a permanent fixture on my DVR list.  Often, I watch it before delving into the countless other shows that have been recorded for the day.  I know people who have major historical ties to soap operas.  My girlfriend, for example, has been watching The Young and the Restless since she was a child some thirty years ago.  The Soap genre is fascinating to me.  They are the longest running, most dramatic, and intricately written programs - with the largest, most loyal following of fans.  And yet, you rarely see the stars of Soaps anywhere.  Do paparazzi even know who they are?  It's like an underground TV series.  One I never imagined myself being a slave to . .  . Alas, I am a soap-freak.

Now, there aren't enough pages on the internet for me to provide background for the current goings on in Genoa City.  But there are a few key things that have me reeling.  First, the dirty blonde herself, Diane is back in town - running a muck, as per usual.  Phyllis is back with good ol' Jack - and decided to "handle" the situation by posting a "gotchya" article about Diane on the Restless Style website.  Jack is pissed at Phyllis.  But, it may be worth Phyllis' while when Tucker rescinds his job offer to Diane.  We are left with a cliffhanger of Diane storming into Restless Style to give Phyllis a piece of her mind.  My prediction is that Jack & Diane will get back together.  We shall see.

Next, the situation with Nikki is out of control.  I get really annoyed when the characters aren't self aware enough to see that they are getting completely screwed.  But then, if they didn't act like complete morons sometimes, there wouldn't be enough drama to last through the decades.  Anyway, I despise Meggie, but, and I think I just made this point, I despise Nikki even more for allowing Meggie to manipulate her into her current situation.  I will be happy when this storyline comes to fruition because, I have to say, it's tedious as hell.  Along with the Nikki storyline,  I will also be happy when everyone is out of the hospital - and is off their frickin deathbed.  I really feel like writers use the deathbed sequence as a crutch when they can't think of anything else to write.  Ugh.

More on Y&R later.