I kńow…Kristina is an irritant—I, actually, liked the previous actress. I always think of this Kristina as a sixteen-year-old. The writers present the character as an immature child; yet, she’s in her mid twenties?
The cult thingy did not help develop any feeling for her. It had the opposite effect for me. No sympathy; no pity…..I don’t really care what happens to Kristina, one way or the other.

Read my reply above, CeeCee. I love Kristina. My heart broke for her in the therapy session. You’re usually a softy like me; surprised it had the opposite effect on you. I think the story…and Kristina…is totally poignant.

Hi, rebecca,
Yes, I am a softy, LOL.
Until today, I could not get into Kristina. I suppose I’ve never given her the benefit of the doubt because I mentally dismissed her as Sonny’s vacuous, little princes.
Today’s episode, however ( as Kristina was perched on the staircase, listening to her mother and the doc talking), shone a tender light on her. I did see her exactly as you depict her. A lost, wounded bird with its wings clipped.
Yes, you are definitely in sync with her struggle, rebecca—something which I completely chose to ignore because of her spastic, unsettling personality ( at least, that’s how I have always seen her, in my mind’s eye)—-a cover-up behavior which hid so much pain.
Therefore, her ‘attachment’ to Shiloh and all the comfort and acceptance he represents, was a Godsend. Dawn of Day became her solace; an asylum.
I think Kristina’s inner turmoil has come to a crossroads, of sorts—–the intervention could be working?
❤️

I don’t see Kristina as a brat at all. She’s lost. She’s been crying for help for years; they just didn’t spring this on us. It doesn’t matter if to the viewer she’s had everything. It matters that the character has always felt inferior to Alexis and Molly, less loved than Michael, was abused by Keifer. She’s been searching for a long time and this cult story was the perfect vehicle to bring her character to light.

I loved the therapy session with Sonny, Alexis and Michael. Lexi was at her best in those scenes and my heart broke for her. I’m also loving the new shrink. I like intelligence…

She is good. I hope they write her better dialogue and get her away from Valentin. I just cannot believe GH went out and spent some cash!

I agree, Shaybelle. There is a possibility that Shasha is Nina’s, or a member of the family. She does look like Britt. I think there’s a chance she will turn out to be Nina’s….I had proposed twins a while back–fraternal? Sasha and Willow—that situation has potential for soapy drama.

Hey, CeeCeeGirl! It’s been awhile…I replied to you a few times on other posts, then finally gave up…you know how it goes! Lol…Anyway, I hope you and yours had a lovely Easter! As I am an ever-faithful member of Team Britt and Liesl, I am hoping that Sasha is one of their own, perhaps fathered by Victor Cassadine ala Dr. O.? (Would explain Valentin’s knowledge of her….) At this point, I say just make Willow belong to Nina and get it over with already….I’m totally sick of the storyline of her “missing child” and even less interested with the ongoing saga of Nina 2.0, which given the recast, seems not much different from the original histrionic version. Needless to add, I am disappointed because I desired an entirely new direction and “persona” taking over that character. Hopes dashed, for sure!

Hey, Shaybelle,
Thank you…hope you had a blessed Easter!! A little sad, I must say, considering those poor souls murdered in Sri Lanka. Prayers❤️❤️
Sorry you’re having a hard time posting…I feel you…yet, it is what it is…
As yourself, I would love to have Britt back….and, your Sasha-theory is very plausible–makes sense.
I am soooo very tired of “Who’s the Mama”, myself—the Wiley/Michael/Willow/Shiloh/Brad thing is just as tedious, Shay.
Let’s hope Dawn of Day, never sees another dawn. Stresses me out!! Does anyone really care about this storyline? Am I singularly disinterested? Can’t stand this story and most of the characters involved….you know who!!
Ahhh, Shay…I do hope that the new ‘Nina’ won’t disappoint you…..I’m all for giving anyone a chance. Let’s wait and see. I barely remember CW from Y&R–she was on for a minute—never had the chance to savor and digest her performance.
I hope to engage with you after a few weeks and exchange thoughts about Cynthia’s “finesse” as Nina, LOL.
❤️

Shay…I know it’s not Downton Abbey, but another very good Brit production…”A Discovery Of Witches.” My favourite right now. Takes place mainly around Oxford. The lead male character Matthew Goode was Henry Talbot who married Lady Mary. But I way prefer him as the vampire character in D of W.

Hello, Rose! So good to hear from you. I hope you are doing well! Actually, I watched D of W months ago when it originally aired in the UK….it was fabulous! I’m generally not into the “supernatural” themed programs, but there was such a wonderful slate of British actors in this show, I made an exception! Beautiful locations, too! Oddly enough, I mentioned this very show to you in one of my replies to you which failed to make the cut awhile back…I was sure you would enjoy it! Glad you found it! Oh, a few pieces of good “Downton” news: the buzz for the upcoming movie is so positive that there is already talk of doing another one and….Julian Fellowes is currently helming another British period drama called “Belgravia” based upon his own original serial he previously authored. It’s set in mid-19th century London and will feature the glittering upper class set of the times….This latest Fellowes’ project is already filming with a really impressive British cast…thus far, the only Downton player included in that list has been Dame Harriet Walter, better known as Lady Shackleton, friend of our beloved Dowager Countess Violet! Regardless, I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the finished product! Later, Rose!

Shay…I didn’t realize it had aired months ago. I have only seen the first three episodes. Guess I am going to have to be very patient not find out what happens. So no spoilers.

I promise…no spoilers, Rose! Just a comment that the show gets even better down the road…I especially loved the scenes shot in France and Venice. You’re in for a wonderful treat! Anyway, most of the UK programs currently available in this country are at least six months old…they almost always air first over there, the recent Victoria season on PBS being the exception…we saw that one first—-much to the consternation of the British public! Speaking of, are you watching “Unforgotten” on PBS? This is the third and best season yet…again, I viewed it months ago when it debuted “across the pond” and it was, well, unforgettable! I pretty much figured the slimy culprit from the beginning, but it was a great guessing game and the finale is superb! (Again, no spoilers….) I watched it three times…the first was to see the conclusion, the second was to mull over the details of the ending and the last was to savor the chilling, psychotic nature of the perp! He was so unbelievably smug, proud and matter-of-fact regarding his crimes that it almost became a black comedy just taking him all in. If you haven’t been following this show, by all means do! As for the other PBS offerings being presented as of late, I was not all that jazzed with Le Miz in general (or the upcoming Vanity Fair either….the actress who played Miss Becky Sharp was truly annoying!) or Call The Midwife, which is getting to be a bit much with its ever-changing cast….it’s almost as bad as GH! (Although as long as Sister Monica Joan and Trixie are around, I’m there! I just wish Patsy and Chummy, aka Miranda!, and the dishy vicar were still present and accounted for!) Oh well, must go, Rose, but please do let me know what you think about the shows discussed. Later!

I haven’t caught on to the other shows you mentioned. Good shows/casts are hard to find. Have liked “The Closer” which has being doing a rerun lately. Even featuring a couple a couple of GH “stars” like the Cassadine’s James Patrick Stuart (Valentin). Still loving Discovery of Witches. All of the settings are great. And speaking of Cassadine’s…Helena has to be a a off-shoot relative of Ysabeau deClermont. They are so much alike in stature, danger, revenge and what they mean to their families. Sure wouldn’t want to get on either’s bad side.

@Rose…Oh, that’s Lindsay Duncan…a fabulous Scottish actress!…I’ve enjoyed her in many different roles in UK productions, both contemporary and period pieces…she was even the eponymous lead in the film “Margaret,” a Thatcher biopic and was in Sherlock, too! And yes, she does have a certain chilling Helena-esque quality running through her characters’ usually blue-blooded veins! I suppose that striking similarity to Constance Towers’ Cassadine matriarch is one of the reasons I am so drawn to her…LOL! Regardless, Miss Duncan always gives an unforgettable performance, no matter the role in question…although she does seem to she specialize in playing strong, commanding women of the upper crust variety! I’m hoping she’ll be back for season two of DOW, which I am looking forward to watching after the show’s intriguing cliffhanger!