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Glamorous, glitzy and cheesy, 16 September 2005
Author: dingoberserk from Australia

Two things tickle me in relation to this never-ending saga: the illogicality of many situations, and the blatant inconsistencies, hypocrisies, contradictions and double standards displayed by most characters. These two ingredients combine to make up an insidiously alluring cocktail, which may explain why B & B, in spite of its cheesiness, has the potential for becoming addictive, as exemplified by so many testimonials, both within my own social circle and elsewhere (for example, on this website). The principal characters, who are rarely seen engaged in normal activities (such as work), are prone to proclaim their undying loyalty to one another, backed by strong moral principles, family values, marriage etc., then break their promises and behave like alley cats, just a few weeks down the track. One example amongst hundreds: when Brooke is confronted by Taylor with the question: 'How could you sleep with Nick the night you thought your husband had died?', she contrives to look dutifully repentant and says something like 'I don't know how to explain it'. Not very convincing. The endless proclamations of belief in the sanctity and permanence of marriage are contradicted with monotonous regularity by the behavior of most characters. In spite of this, all second, third etc. weddings take place in a chapel in the presence of an (ostensibly Christian) celebrant. Christianity of course, or at least the traditional view of it, is frequently set aside when characters indulge in bitching about one other, undermining the reputation of others, cheating in various ways, etc. The most common method of rumbling the frequent conspiracies is by eavesdropping behind a half-closed door, then charging into the conspiratorial environment and confronting the conspirators with dramatic remarks. Again, not very convincing. There seems to be a tendency, on the part of the scriptwriters, to demonize female characters to a greater extent than male ones. There are no male counterparts to Sheila, Stephanie or Sally Spectra, just to name a few. The glitzy ambiance and would-be glamorous surroundings are an obvious smokescreen, designed to hide the basically vacuous lives of the majority of characters, deprived as they are of any authentic ideals. The mirage works quite well. And one could continue ... in spite of all the above (and more), B & B remains an entertaining soapie which will be missed when, inevitably, the final curtain falls. PS. Incidentally, have any of the characters ever heard of contraception?

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this show is AWFUL!!, 23 June 2006

Author: sammie_gal91 from Singapore

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if i could give a 0 i would or even a negative number. i mean this show doesn't even make sense. i mean didn't Taylor die earlier in the show? and suddenly she is alive again?? and Ridge isn't Eric's son. this show is really full of NONSENSE! the people who are supposed to be dead aren't actually dead. in the end who will really die in the show? and Brooke is way to old to have children and she is like a baby factory. man, could this show get any worse? there is another that is so stupid. Ridge and Brigette? how could she feel that Ridge actually had any feelings for her? i mean they treat each other as brother and sister. this show is really full of thrash. can't believe it has been able to continue for so long!

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This Soap is nothing but dogs!, 13 May 2006

Author: pinoy-guy155 from Sydney, Australia

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OK. How in the world did this soap be the best? First of all, this soap is cheesy, secondly - the story lines are corny, and thirdly - they made love as trash!

I mean come on, B&B would be the best but face it, the story is totally cheap and the characters keeps changing from one to another person. Like Brooke having her sex appeal to the rich guys, her daughter Bridgette keeps changing her temper of Nick like for example: I hate you - I love you, Thomas is always liking the ugly's and Nick is becoming to be playboy! IT'S ALL TERRIFYING! For all of you Soap opera fans, if you are choosing to watch this soap show: Don't watch it.

I rate it 1/10. They should change the story lines.

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A soap opera for people who love soaps and people who hate soaps!, 21 August 2003
Author: Angus T. Cat from England

I started watching Bold in 1998 on Channel 5 in the UK. Channel 5 showed Bold in the mornings followed by Sunset Beach (not only the best soap ever, but one of the best TV shows ever!. I became a huge fan of Sunset Beach for the way it poked fun at itself and would tune in to Bold to wait for Sunset Beach to begin. Bold seemed bogged down in an endless triange between Brooke, Ridge, and Taylor. My husband thinks Taylor is foxy but Ridge is a lunkhead and I can't understand what Brooke sees in him.

When Sunset Beach came to a much undeserved end, Channel 5 brought the Bold episodes up two years from 1997 to then current 1999. I was hooked! Amber Forrester is one of the sharpest characters ever and it has been a pleasure watching her change from world's worst liar to a caring mother to her cousin Becky's baby. Brooke is STILL hung up on Ridge but with so many entertaining characters like Amber, Bridget, and the divine Deacon I can put up with her whining. Bold is a fun half hour packed with glamorous women, gorgeous guys like Deacon, outrageous costumes (check out what fashion company employees wear to the office in this show ;-)) and melodramatic storylines that never veer into the totally vapid and unbelievable like other US soaps are prone to do. Many ex-Sunset Beach actors have graced the cast, such as Amber (Adrienne Frantz), Deacon (Sean Kanan), Kirsten (Tracey Melchoir), Lesley Anne Downe, and best of all the fabulous Sarah Buxton as Morgan De Witt, maneater and snake charmer supreme. Part of the fun is the Dynasty style acting: Sally Spectra must been seen to be believed. There is absolutely nothing better than Bold, especially when there's a wedding that's about to be interupted - or another fight between Stephanie and Sally -- or another plot by Stephanie to protect her children -- or another child who's going to find out Mama and Papa aren't who everyone thought....

Bold has become the most broadcast and the most popular television programme in the world, and rightfully so!

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A classic soap opera!, 16 July 2006

Author: Grace Zeh (filmgirlgz@cox.net) from Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Ah, yes. I can remember when I was in high school. One thing I would do my junior and senior year when I was home from school was watch this classic soap opera. From that moment on, I was hooked on it. In addition, I also enjoyed the days when Agnes Bruckner played Bridget Forrester. Ever since Macy (Bobbie Eakes) left the show in 2003, I haven't been watching it as much. If you ask me, she was absolutely diabolical. You'd have to have seen the show between 1987 and 2003 if you want to know why. However, this is still a good soap opera. In conclusion, I highly recommend this classic soap opera to all you die-hard CBS fans.

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BEST SOAP!, 16 June 2000

Author: Juniore from USA

B&B Rules! The plot, setting and characters rock. I like how it has a complicated family tree, with practically every character being related in some way. And all the characters are rich on the show. Amber Moore is my favorite, at first she was a b*tch, but now she is nice ever since that secret! Kimberly's new hair style is cool, she is much sexier now. The show has changed so much. Some parts about it are better, while others are not. Many of the enemies are now friends. Like C.J. & Rick, and Sally & Stephanie. They did drop a lot of good characters over the years though. Like Jessica, Dylan, Jasmine, Sly, Sheila, Felicia, Maggie, Myles, and Ivana. At least they've kept other characters, like Brooke, Rick, C.J., Taylor, Macy, etc. The fights are so adventurous. B&B is so underrated. I wish they would extend it's time.

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Love the soap, hate some characters!, 26 November 2007

Author: sbrucks from United States

While I love this soap, some of the characters are so weird or crazy that you wouldn't want to be anywhere near them in real life. Especially Stephanie Forrester and her mini-me, Taylor, who has to be the absolutely worst psychiatrist on soaps. These are the 2 biggest hypocrites on the show, one in love with her own son and trying to kill her own grandchild, and the other killing a woman, lying about it for months, and then marrying the widower, but it never stops them from hypocritically passing judgment on every single other character. Every time I see either one of these, I know there's going to be another jaw-dropping hypocrisy moment occurring!! I've enjoyed seeing the 4 cornerstone characters (Eric, Stephanie, Brooke, and Ridge) stay with the show all these years, and hope for years to come.

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Good, but could be better, 16 June 2007

Author: emsmejl

The bold and the beautiful has daytime's best actress in Susan Flannery (Stephanie) and were created by legendary William Bell. That alone is wonderful. The main characters over the years has been Stephanie, Eric, their children and the people involved with their children, such as Brooke, Taylor and Macy. Classic soap opera in the world of fashion. Lovetriangles and family loyalty are the keywords to this soap opera. Rivlaries that can go on and on for years since they are all part of the same family and same company. They can't break lose from each other, so they try instead to win their battles. The saga of Brooke and Ridge have been a big part of the show, but it went old and boring long ago. Ridge needs to find a new woman. Brooke and Taylor can compete for someone else. Eric and Stephanie should stand united as the show's only secure couple. Felicia is a great addition. And enough of re-run story lines and stupid plots. Other than that, the show also needs some fresh air. Otherwise a great soap opera.

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addictive, 28 December 2004
Author: BritBaby03 from United States

This show is very cheesy, I know. But if you let yourself get interested in the characters and the storyline, I guarantee you'll be hooked. That's what happened to me, and now I've been watching for 5 years (and I'm only 19!). The characters play into the world's fascination with the rich & famous, so you get the feeling of watching powerful people screw up and give in to human emotions. We all can relate with some of the things these characters go through. This is the only soap I watch; I have to admit that I sometimes laugh at the too-dramatic acting, but I'm telling you, give this soap a try and you'll find yourself watching every day just to see what happens next. A real nail-biter!

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Past the prime, 12 November 2002
Author: Jeremy Man from Israel

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*spoilers contained for non-US viewers*

Over the years, B&B has been the most watched soap in the world. It is shown in 100 countries, and remains #2 in the US ratings behind Y&R.

This is no soap, that is probably why it has been so succsessful. It is more like a drama show, except with a mega cast.

Throughout the years however the cast changed, each year you'd lose a charachter or two, and more would be introduced. But nothing like what they did in 2002, cutting their cast in half. Personaly, the firing of Taylor was the worst move.

The cast was cut to 12, before they added two new cast members, which puts us now at 14. I don't know how a show that is used to a 25 member cast can function. So far, it has been questionable and the show seems to be past it's prime. At least they divided the charachters properly.

Stephanie, Eric, Massimo, and Sally (the senior citizens of the show) Ridge, Brooke, Clarke, Throne, Trica (the middleaged cast members) Rick, Amber, CJ, Bridgette, Mark (the younger cast members)

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