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Post by Dallas on Jan 24, 2024 8:25:19 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1018 "I'm About to Crash"
In this episode: - Will grills Eva on their future - Clayton's DNA test comes back - Bryce gets a new job and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: Crash, Charli XCX
Enjoy!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 21, 2024 18:22:02 GMT -5
I love that the search for Olly is finally heating up, and that the tension between Lukas and Donovan is a real part of this now. It's crazy that even once Olly is found, there's still the secret about the baby switch to play out, AND the fact that Andrew thinks Abby's child that "died" was his! (Right? Am I remembering that correctly?) Really complex story-building there. I know Donovan got vaguely evil/manipulative for about five minutes, but Lukas screwed him over so badly, and I'm rooting for Donovan to come out of this with an exciting new direction and the possibility of happiness. I also foresee a really ugly custody fight between the two fathers, though... Yes - FINALLY they are getting closer to finding Olly, it's only taken 4-5 months lol. But I really wanted to see Lukas & Donovan attempt to manage life without their son because it was interesting. The story really heats up in February and we will see if they get Olly back and how they all move forward from here. I did want Donovan to have this attraction to Sergio becasue it will set up the next phase of this story ... and you're right, the entire baby switch story is still up in the air, but with Chantel coming back (as per the annual preview), all hell might be closer than anyone realizes. Helen, you stupid heffa! I think I get what she's saying -- that she agreed to marry Dale too soon and it threw her family into chaos and danger, and she doesn't want to rush into another engagement and cause more trouble -- but it's much more an emotional reaction than a logical one. Adam (obviously) isn't Dale, and this is exactly what she's been wanting for YEARS. Sigh. This woman confounds me. I guess it does make sense that she's reflecting on her recent poor decisions, though. I think both Adam and Helen are making some interesting decisions here. I mean Dale has been dead for, what, 5 minutes, and he's ALREADY proposing to Helen? Sure he has realized that he has loved her, but she was engaged to this monster that tried to kill Dawn, so I get her sense of apprehension. You do think that, eventually, these two will find their way back to one another after everything that has happened. I'll admit that I'm frustrated that we skipped over what felt like the juiciest part of Eva's return: her finding out that Dominick married a woman as young as their grandchildren and then having to come face-to-face with Abby. We never saw how or when Eva found out (or from whom), or her reaction, and her first acknowledgement of Abby is just... going over to share concern over Dominick? It feels like scenes got dropped or something! I'm actually impressed that Abby let Ethan share the news about the marriages' legality with Eva, though. I was expecting her to do something impulsive and/or drastic to try and conceal that. For as many stunts as she's pulled, I actually see Abby maturing a bit through all this. Everything with Eva has happened so quickly but there are scenes coming up where she expresses her thoughts on the Abby/Dominick marriage, and we get Abby/Eva confrontation scenes, which are fun. Hopefully those will cool your frustrations! Because Ethan knew the truth about her marriage, I didn't think it was possible for Abby to try to lie to everyone about it, because Ethan, so far, has been a pretty straight and narrow guy. There's a lot of fun stuff coming in this tale though ... And even though Antonio is happy for Isabelle right now, I could see him turning manipulative very quickly if things aren't going the way he thinks they should go. What's interesting is that his protectiveness of his daughter could put him up against Cassie, which could make for a formidable match. I fully expect her to lose her shit when she finds out that Isabelle is pregnant, too! February sweeps is a big month for Isabelle and the triangle with Jacob and Cassie. Everyone has so many different angles that they could play, but what happens next will really shake things up in the best way possible. Thanks for reading!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 19, 2024 11:47:07 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1017 "Somebody Wake Me Up"
In this episode: - Helen explains to Adam her decision - Antonio and Robin continue to grow closer - Lukas, Donovan, & Meggan make a plan and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: Trouble, Troye Sivan
Next episode returns Wednesday. Enjoy!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 19, 2024 10:30:02 GMT -5
After all of the years of Helen wanting to get back together with Adam, it seems that she's possibly afraid to move on with him after all the stops and starts. And in a way, it did seem rather quick for him to propose, but I get the gesture. I'm curious to see how this plays out. Adam really wants to put his family back together, after everything that they went through last year with Dale and Dawn's hit and run, he just wants his family to be a unit again, and he has realized that he has always loved Helen. Helen, though, is very concerned about jumping back into a relationship because of how rushed things were with Dale, so it's a bit of both wanting to do what is right for them, or what they believe is right for them. Oh Tyler, for you to even question whether Frederick is capable of faking his death for the second time, along with Felicia's, should you give the answer? The good news is that Tyler actually thought of this - so often we see everyone just believe the story that they are given, so it will be curious to see if Tyler is right or if Frederick and Felicia are indeed gone. This story will have some fun twists and turns in the upcoming weeks. The DNA test results will shake things up and lead into a shocking February sweeps twist that will change everything. And according to your 2024 preview, the battle between Abby and Eva is only heating up with Eva being head of the family, as it seems her feelings for Dominick are resurfacing. Good Episode!!! Bre Despite Eva being still married to Dominick, Abby DOES want to be the real Mrs. Dominick Robertson, more than anything. She has grown to love the status and power that comes with that title, so it will be interesting to see these two navigate this, especially because Eva will go to great lengths to help Dominick, which will worry Abby because of the information Dominick found out about her before his stroke (Drugging him, kissing Ethan). There's a lot at stake in this tale! Thanks for reading!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 17, 2024 8:17:17 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1016 "Running from Your Love"
In this episode: - Adam plans a romantic surprise for Helen - Trenyce gives Daisy an idea on how to get some cash - Eva learns she is the real Mrs. Dominick Robertson and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: "Potion" Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
Enjoy!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 14, 2024 10:30:15 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1015 "Cry Every Last Tear"
In this episode: - Robin comforts a distraught Sophie - Bryce continues to try to get back into Victoria's good graces - Dawn tells Max about the progress Adam & Helen are making in their reunion and MUCH More!
Episode theme song: Hold My Hand - Lady Gaga
Enjoy!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 10, 2024 8:20:44 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1014 "It's a Maze of Mirrors"
In this episode: - Ethan gives Abby a legal update on her marriage - Eva visits Dominick - Trenyce presses Cheresa to keep her secret and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: "Age of Anxiety" Arcade Fire
Enjoy!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 7, 2024 10:09:58 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1013 "I Could Be Your Fantasy"
In this episode: - Bryce applies for a new position - Eva gives Victoria some sound advice - Cassie makes a vow to Max and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: Big Energy, Latto
Enjoy!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 4, 2024 18:09:44 GMT -5
The Robertsons are going through it in 2024. First with Ethan and Bryce, and now with Felicia possibly being dead. I still think Freddie has her hiding somewhere, trying to manipulate her once again. Though you would think Ethan or Bryce would put up more of a fight, it must go to show if their backgrounds weren't as sound or if they knew they were "adopted." Yes, I agree, the Robertson's are going through it this year, so far, and we are only a few days in. I love putting as much on the characters as I can because it's fun to see how close they are breaking. And Ethan and Bryce just want the truth, especially since Ethan could have married his sister. It seems like a race against the clock for Clayton, Nicholas, Andy, and Madeline for the DNA results, as it's obvious Clayton knows his days are numbered, but I'm wondering what he is going to do to change the outcome. Yes, it is a race against the clock right now. Will Melissa help Clayton? It's hard to say what she will do because she is a loose cannon. The next phase of this story is about be WILD. Lukas is getting on my nerves. After everything that had happened with him and Craig years ago, he refused to take responsibility for his own actions regarding Jasper. And Sophie, if your grandpa Bob was alive, he probably would've been cheering Natasha on with her scheme. The future historic crossover is being hinted at, which I cannot wait to see. Good Episode!!! Bre That's what I love about Lukas - he is so self-righteous, he never sees himself to blame for anything. IT is always someone else' fault. Now that they are in Mexico, though, this story will take some twists and turns. The crossover seeds are being planted now because we need to have everything lined up for all three series ... I can't wait for all the pieces to fall into place! Thanks for reading!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 3, 2024 8:07:35 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1112 "Suffering from a Shattered Soul"
In this episode: - Tyler shares news about Felicia - Sophie continues to lash out at Natasha - Chris grills Trenyce about the lie and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: Starry Nights, The Weeknd
Enjoy!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 1, 2024 11:20:34 GMT -5
The 2024 Preview for Absolute Productions!
One Day at a Time Gordy/Penny/Cory/Robin/Antonio: Cory still has amnesia and is on the farm with Penny, who is engaged to Gordy. Penny and Cory will grow closer, which will not make Gordy happy. Cory will, eventually, get his memory back…will he go back to Twin Peaks or has the simple farm life gotten to him? Robin, meanwhile, will struggle with her grief, but Antonio, the man behind Cory’s “death”, will be there for her. Will Antonio be able to mend Robin’s broken heart? A fun masquerade ball in the summer will be a fun week for this storyline.
Cassie/Jacob/Isabelle: Jacob is torn between two women now that Natasha’s “dying wish” scheme has been exposed. On one hand, he has a child with Cassie and is drawn to her, but on the other hand, he is married and expecting a child with Isabelle. He will make a decision early in the New Year, which will lead to a dramatic confrontation between Cassie and Isabelle. You won’t want to miss the fallout of this confrontation as it sets up the triangle for the rest of the year.
Tyler/Leah/Jeff/Paige/Ethan/Abby/Dominick/Eva/Will/Bryce/Victoria: New of Felicia and Frederick’s death will be sad times for the Robertson’s, especially with Dominick still in a coma. Eva is back, however, and determined to take back control of her place as Dominick’s wife. Ethan will be involved helping Abby with the legal side of things. Eva and Abby will squabble over who the real Mrs. Dominick Robertson is. Eva will even go so far as to bring a specialist into town to try to get Dominick out of his coma – will the specialist succeed? And if so, will Dominick remember all of Abby’s schemes that he discovered prior to his stroke? Leah, Jeff, Ethan, and Bryce, meanwhile, will struggle to navigate their futures once the DNA test results come back. Leah, in particular, will struggle with the choices Ethan and Bryce (namely Abby and Victoria, respectively) are making. Watch for Victoria to go to great lengths to keep Leah out of her marriage to Bryce.
Madeline/Robbie/Kim/Greg/Tyler: Kim survived the shooting against all odds and now she, and Robbie, will have to decide their futures. Will they stay married or will they get divorced, again, and go back to their previous relationships with Greg and Madeline? What they decide will have major repercussions on everyone involved. Eventually, Madeline will begin to wonder if Kim still has lingering feelings for Tyler and if Tyler still has feelings for Kim.
Madeline/Clayton/Andy/Nicholas: The DNA test results will come back to finally confirm if Clayton is really a Wilkins or not. The truth will set into some events that will change the lives of Nicholas and Andy forever, to the point where Andy will be questioning his sobriety, and his relationship with Nicholas.
Roboto/Natasha/Rockwell Mining/Barracuda Blue: Natasha is working with Mac Rockwell on a Pink Diamonds launch that will take place in Maui, at the Barracuda Blue, a high end hotel resort. Natasha, Robbie, Kim, Jacob, Isabelle, Sophie, and Max will join Mac, Cole, Stacey, Quinn and Kent from Chasing Diamonds at the crossover event. What could possibly go wrong at a three-way crossover event/launch party? Everything and anything! This will be in the summer and the soundtrack will be to Kacey Musgraves album Starcrossed.
Odds & Ends: Bryce will tell Victoria that he has no more secrets from her … but he does with his role in the baby switch. He will become unnerved when the woman involved in the switch, Chantel, gets a job working with him at Twin Peaks General Hospital … Will Adam and Helen reunite? … A surprising decision by Dawn will leave her relationship with Cheresa up in the air … Daisy and Andrew will finally get a way to get out from under Antonio’s control, but Antonio will learn Andrew’s secret (that he could be Albertinah’s father) and blackmail them into staying at the casino. How will these two escape? … Chris will press Trenyce for the secret that she is keeping, but she will keep him at bay. Will Chris learn about her affair with Andrew…and if so, what does it mean for their family, and Albertinah’s paternity? … Sophie’s crush on Max intensifies and leads to a horrific accident … Meggan’s romantic life will spiral out of control and she will be tempted to drink. Once she learns that Noah is alive, it might be the tipping point. By year’s end, an aged Logan will return home to support his mother … Donovan and Lukas are in Mexico, again, trying to find Jasper and Olly. Will they succeed? Donovan might find more than just his son in Mexico, in form of a hunky police officer.
Chasing Diamonds There will be a three part mini-series this spring titled, “The Backstabbers”. This mini-series will set the canvas for the crossover event with ODaaT and BB heading in to the summer. Once the crossover event is over, Chasing Diamonds will launch it’s 10th, and final, season. What can you expect?
Cassie: Cassie from ODaaT shows up in Kelsey Lake (How and why is to be determined) and she will work with Kent to blotch the launch party that the Rockwell’s are working on with Roboto/Natasha. What kind of trouble will Cassie get herself into?
Mac/Lydia/Kent/Sabine: As the series moves closer to it’s final curtain call, the romances and futures of the four main characters will be tested and challenged in new and dynamic ways. Will Mac end up with Sabine, Lydia, or someone new altogether? And what about the playboy Kent? Is his future with Lydia, Stacey or someone new?
Marat/Celeste/Cole/Madi/Vivian/Chase: Cole continues to be torn between Madi and Celeste, as both women have done some outrageous things to try to keep him. Cole, however, seemingly has made up his mind. But has Cole ever been able to keep it in his pants for very long? There will be some surprising twists as the series reaches its end.
Nathan/Dane/Dyhannah/Lucinda: Lucinda continues to struggle with the fact that Dane is Dyhannah’s father, and that will put a wrinkle in their romance. Will Dyhannah continue to plot to take down the Rockwell’s, and will she succeed? Watch for an emotional goodbye episode as one of these characters dies in the final season.
Lex: Lex has always been unlucky in love as man after man has cheated on him, drugged him, or used him for his fortune. Will he finally find love? And what will happen when the family blames him for a horrific accident? He will be on the outside looking in, and we all know that can lead to Lex making some very bad decisions.
Stacey/Houston/Kent: Stacey has gone back and forth with Kent for months, and she is growing tired of it. But the same can be said for her romance with Houston. Being torn between father and son is never easy, and Stacey’s mental health, especially after an accident during the crossover event, leaves her shakier then ever.
Barracuda Blue
Series One of Barracuda Blue will debut this fall after Chasing Diamonds wraps up it’s final season. This series is much different than Chasing Diamonds or ODaaT, so it will be an exciting journey for you all to be on. It is a wild ride! And series two is currently in production!
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Post by Dallas on Jan 1, 2024 11:19:29 GMT -5
Each year, I like to look back at the APN serials and do a best and worst. Here are this year's selections.
Best Story The Mask of Barbara Mills
Most Shocking Plot Twist Noah is alive while Ethan marries Paige
Best Rivals Abby & Paige
Worst Story Traci is Tara
Worst Couple Will & Madeline
Worst Triangle Adam / Robin / Shane
Best Secret Natasha is faking her illness
Best Family Affair Andrew, Trenyce, Daisy
Best Couple Cheresa & Dawn
Best Return Madi with Cole's son, Rocky
Best Revenge Lydia puts Nathan in a nut house
Worst Revenge Dyhannah's quest vs. the Rockwell's
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Next, here is a breakdown of which characters we are the most of in 2023. Remember, for ODaaT, it is how many episodes a character is in vs. Diamonds it is how many scenes the character is in.
ODaaT Natasha 82 Abby 74 Leah 71 Jacob 67 Kim 65 Lukas 59 Cheresa 57 Robin 57 Andy 56 Cassie 56 Madeline 55 Antonio 54 Robbie 54 Tyler 54 Nicholas 53 Shane 53 Paige 51 Dominick 50 Donovan 50 Victoria 50 Adam 49 Greg 49 Isabelle 49 Bryce 48 Helen 48 Andrew 46 Trenyce 46 Jeff 45 Ethan 44 Frederick 44 Cory 43 Dawn 42 Meggan 42 Daisy 41 Max 41 Sophie 40 Chris 37 Dale 37 Eva 36 Will 36 Felicia 30 Tara 28 Clayton 27 Jasper 18 Melissa 11 Barbara 9 Simona 9 Penny 8 Gordy 3 Lois 2
CD Lydia 45 Mac 45 Kent 40 Dyhannah 39 Lucinda 36 Lex 35 Dane 28 Sabine 28 Houston 27 Quinn 27 Vivian 27 Nathan 26 Chase 23 Stacey 23 Cole 22 Deacon 18 Casper 14 Marat 14 Celeste 12 Madi 6 Natasha 3 Helena 2 Mortimer 2
For ODaaT, I was, at first, surprised to see Natasha at the top because I thought Abby was going to be leading, but Natasha has a lot of involvement with her family, the company, Shane, and even Cory, so it's not super surprising. And she had one of the biggest storylines this year. Abby and Leah are neck and neck behind her, which also isn't surprising considering the years they've had storyline wise. New characters like Antonio, Isabelle, Ethan, & Bryce didn't do so bad either!
On Diamonds, the three leads are always at the top of the pack, while the rest (the supporting cast) hover below them. I was surprised Celeste only had 12 scenes cause she was in a busy storyline, but that's the way the cookie crumbled!
What are your thoughts?
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Post by Dallas on Dec 31, 2023 11:11:54 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1011 "You Couldn't See the Truth"
In this episode: - It's New Year's Eve in Twin Peaks! - Adam makes a confession to Helen - Tyler, Leah, & Jeff get horrific news and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: Magic Still Exists, Agnes
PLUS! All the character bios have been updated to reflect their on-goings for 2023, the 2023 annual recap is now available, AND all the characters have an updated photo for the 2024 season!
Enjoy - and Happy New Year!
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Post by Dallas on Dec 30, 2023 10:24:59 GMT -5
Was able to get caught up after a busy week with family! I did NOT see that ending coming at all. I assume this is a new stunt of Frederick's to evade capture and keep Felicia to himself. What an evil fiend! It's also been satisfying to see some of the various threads coming together. Abby calling Ethan "your bro-- I mean husband" to Paige had me dying. And Eva's other kids finally got to see her! I'm sure that'll be nice for Natasha, considering her own kids now hate her. I can't really blame them! That whole plan sure did blow up in her face. It's nice to see Jacob there to support Sophie as she copes with the loss of Cory, too. The twist with Raven's Meadow was out of left field, but it will set up new dynamics for the Robertson's and Richardson's moving into the New Year. The Abby/Paige feud is SO fun to write, they will be the Natasha/Cassie (with no one holding each hostage ... yet ) in that regard. As for Cory... why do none of these people seem curious as to what the plane was that crashed, where it was coming from or going to, etc.? It seems that would be a very straightforward way to figure out who he is, or at least garner some clues to help put the puzzle together. I suspect that Gordy's jealousy is only going to get worse and will become a major problem. It's fun to broaden the canvas a bit and create what I'm sure will be longer-ranging complications for Cory and Robin, though, and a new setting is always entertaining. This Penny really doesn't strike me as the brightest bulb, though... I'm trying to write Penny, and to some extent Gordy, as very country bumpkin type of people. Good hearted but not the smartest, per say. Very home schooled vibes lol. In the New Year, they will go back to the crash site to see if it helps with Cory's memory ... Tara/Traci is truly too ridiculous for words. Go ahead and rot in prison, girl. This is all a mess of your own making. And she even admitted that she didn't have a plan! What a moron. I wouldn't be surprised to see her pop up to cause trouble for this group again, down the road, but jeez. She could've gotten away and started a new life if she had actually focused. It's a little funny that Kim is waking up and married to a man who she didn't even know she married (how is that legal?!) but this pushes that whole quadrangle in a new direction now. I still think Madeline is going to snap at some point! Tara will be in jail for a while, but the fun thing about keeping her there, is she can always pop up later on down the road if/when the character is needed again. And yes, the Robbie/Kim re-marriage will send this quad into new territory and it will be fun to see if Robbie/Kim decide to stay married and how Maddie and Greg handle that if they do. Thanks for catching up - I hope you had a great holiday!
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Post by Dallas on Dec 27, 2023 9:14:08 GMT -5
One Day at a Time has released episode 1010 "Running Low on Love"
In this episode: - Tyler gets shocking news about Raven's Meadow - Abby seeks out Ethan's help with her current situation - Greg reveals all to Kim and MUCH more!
Episode theme song: "Scorpio Season" Charlotte Cardin
Enjoy!
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