Soap Opera Reviews

On Friday's The Young and the Restless, alliances are tested, careers get torched, and Kyle gets dangerously cozy with temptation. While Michael Baldwin finally breaks free from Victor’s grip, Victor spirals into tantrum territory. And Kyle? Let’s just say he’s dancing a little too close to the flames.  Michael | Y&R, CBS SONY Victor Loses It When Michael Baldwin Drops a Bombshell At the ranch, Victor’s day starts off mildly annoyed and ends up fully derailed. Michael strolls in to report that Arabesque is selling off assets—aka gathering coins for a bigger, messier move. But when Victor fishes for Jabot dirt, Michael’s got zilch. Why? Because the spies got canned. Victor, ever the delusional puppet master, vows to outwit the “other bastards.”  Later, Michael tries to have a serious convo about life changes and personal growth (read: quitting). Victor's curiosity is piqued. But once Michael officially says he’s out, Victor throws a baby tantrum wrapped in billionair...

Ready to kick off your week with some serious drama? We’ve got all the juiciest spoilers from The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, and Beyond the Gates.  Young and the Restless Spoilers for Monday, May 26 Oh Phyllis, you messy queen. She drags Amanda into a tight spot. Billy’s out here making pinky promises to Sally. Let’s see how long that lasts. Holden spills a juicy little secret to Claire.  Days of Our Lives Spoilers for Monday, May 26 Salem turns into a full-blown vigil as everyone crowds University Hospital. Kayla’s fighting to save John while Marlena’s got Brady, Belle, and Paul hovering nearby with major stress-face. Steve's out here telling anyone who’ll listen that John’s a full-on hero. Maggie reads Xander the riot act, and Sarah’s dodging her emotions by burying herself in work. Classic. The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers for Monday, May 26 Daphne’s got Deuce driving her to the airpor...

Thursday's General Hospital full episode recap is packed with deception, betrayal, and one emotionally-charged mic drop that literally ends with a shattered violin. Curtis and Portia work to keep Drew’s blackmail under wraps. Nina is on the warpath, promising to torch Carly and Michael’s chances in court with some brutal testimony. But the real headline? Gio absolutely obliterates his world—and his violin—when he learns Brook Lynn and Dante are actually his parents. That’s right, the Nurses Ball went from glam to chaotic the moment Gio smashed more than just notes. Gio | GH, ABC Curtis and Portia Play Happy… Until They Don’t Portia is out here begging Curtis to pretend their marriage isn't a pile of lies, and Curtis — ever the brooding husband — agrees to keep up appearances just for tonight. Not because he’s feeling charitable, mind you, but because he wants to keep Drew from knowing the jig is up. Oh, and did we mention Curtis knows Drew is blackmailing Portia? Just another ...

On Thursday’s episode of Days of Our Lives, Marlena throws a party, Belle throws a fit, Steve and Shawn throw themselves into danger, and Doug? Well, Doug throws all common sense out the window.  Marlena (front), Belle & Brady (back) | DOOL, Peacock Doug Dabbles in Poetry and Disaster Doug might be dodging loan sharks, but that won’t stop him from brushing up on his GED with Holly—because clearly, nothing says “I’m responsible” like quoting Emerson in between dodging thugs and ex-girlfriends. He claims he’s going to win Julie back with a necklace, but considering he also confesses he betrayed her, we’re not exactly optimistic. Holly tries to point him toward John Black for help, since John’s rolling back into Salem tonight, but Doug’s got leads of his own to chase. Right. Sure. Marlena’s Party Gets Crashed… By the Truth  It’s Ari’s birthday, so naturally, Marlena and Gabi break out the cake and the denial. Ari plays along, but the truth slips: She’s not walking at gradua...

On Thursday’s The Bold and the Beautiful, it’s all about delusions, declarations, and dagger stares. Brooke’s runway fantasy hits reality, Carter stuns Daphne with a gut-punch of a love confession, and Taylor makes sure everyone knows she’s still the reigning queen of Ridge’s heart. Brooke & Taylor | B&B, CBS Taylor and Brooke Clash in a Battle of B&B Queens Brooke was basking in her post-runway glow, living for the press, and soaking in the magic moment she shared with Ridge when Taylor sashayed into the Forrester design office. But Taylor didn’t show up to give compliments—she came with a side-eye and a message. Brooke brought up her magical moment with Ridge like it was a fairy tale reboot, but Taylor was quick to shut it down. According to her, whatever spark lit up that runway was a flicker, not a flame. She’s secure, she’s grown, and she’s not about to crumble over some fashion show flashback. Taylor declared Ridge is with her because he wants to be—and that’s the b...

In Thursday's  Beyond the Gates , Nicole storms back into the hospital just in time to tag-team with Ted against Leslie, who’s out here rewriting history and creeping around in wigs. June mixes up her life with a daytime drama, Ashley and Derek try relationship rehab with separate addresses, and the Articulettes reunion gets messy real fast. Nicole | BTG, CBS Nicole and Ted vs. Leslie’s Madness Nicole waltzes back into Garland Memorial like she owns the place—only to be stopped in her tracks by Ted, who’s clearly forgotten how divorces work. He wants a chat, but Nicole hits him with a firm “maybe-never,” adding a big fat RSVP of no thanks to his emotional heart-to-heart. Things get even weirder when Kat rolls up and comments on how cute they are together. Nicole promptly shuts that down with the speed of a defibrillator. Cue Kat playing the infamous Leslie confession tape—aka the “don’t trust me, I’m shady” mixtape. Ted clocks it immediately: Leslie’s tossing Eva under the bus l...

On Thursday's The Young and the Restless, the claws come out, power plays go sideways, and just about everyone is either throwing shade or plotting behind someone’s back. Relationships are tense, loyalties are shaky, and we’re all just trying to figure out who’s playing who. Let’s dive into this drama-packed Y&R recap. Abby & Amanda | Y&R, CBS SONY Crimson Lights Clash: Abby vs. Amanda Abby and Amanda started off like two ex-friends trying to fake peace at Crimson Lights. But that fake smile slipped real quick. Abby had the nerve to question Amanda’s loyalty—because apparently, catching your man cheating with Abby herself wasn’t betrayal enough. Amanda reminded Miss Abby exactly who she was dealing with and dragged her memory right back to the day she came home to find Abby cozy and naked with Devon on her own couch. Abby’s “sorry” didn’t land. Amanda doesn’t want revenge, she wants peace... and maybe a killer outfit and a latte while living her best life. Double Ag...

Ready for your Friday spoilers?! Whether you're tuning in to General Hospital , The Young and the Restless , The Bold and the Beautiful , Days of Our Lives , or  Beyond the Gates , here’s everything you need to know before heading into the weekend. General Hospital Spoilers for Friday, May 23 The Nurses Ball is wrapping up, but don’t expect a quiet exit—this final act is about to shake some lives to the core! Jason picks up a mystery call… and you just know the drama's about to dial up to 100. Mac finally catches a break, but Trina? Let’s just say she’s not exactly riding the calm train. Someone approaches Carly with an offer that's intriguing. Young and the Restless Spoilers for Friday, May 23 Victor’s handing out threats, and guess what, Michael? You’re on the receiving end. Michael’s being smooth, but Lauren’s still side-eyeing him and their marriage—better polish that charm game, buddy! Diane’s doing the mom thing: fretting and fussing over Kyle...

On Wednesday's The Bold and the Beautiful, Hope opens up to Carter, Liam is faced with a gut-wrenching decision about his future, and Brooke pulls no punches in reminding Ridge who he really belongs with. Liam | B&B, CBS Hope Confesses, But Carter’s Not Buying It Yet Let’s talk about Hope, because this girl walked right into Carter’s loft and tried to do damage control like a pro. She tells him flat-out that he’s the man she wants, not Liam. Carter looks at her like she’s just spoken another language. “Not Liam?” he asks, baffled. Hope tries to untangle the mess by insisting what he overheard wasn’t what it looked like. Newsflash: it was exactly what it looked like, but now she’s trying to make it all make sense—because life just flipped upside down. Liam Gets the Hard Truth Over at the hospital, Liam, Steffy, and Finn wait to hear the latest from Dr. Grace Buckingham, and let’s just say the vibes are tense . Grace walks in, and Liam immediately wants to know if there’s hop...

Things were messy, juicy, and downright outrageous on Wednesday's Beyond the Gates, and honestly? We wouldn't have it any other way. From Leslie finally admitting to a major crime (with a whole lot of manipulation on the side), to Chelsea stepping fully into her truth, to Dani stirring the pot with a kiss that turned heads and raised eyebrows—this full episode recap of BTG is packed with “wait… what?!” moments. Let’s break it all down. Dani makes a scene | BTG, CBS Ashley’s Meltdown, Andre’s Soft Side, and Derek’s Detour Ashley is an absolute puddle of tears, collapsed into Andre’s arms after Derek ghosted her—literally moved out without a word. Not even a passive-aggressive Post-it. Andre, being the emotionally available king he is, puts his phone on “Do Not Dani” and gives Ashley a pep talk about self-worth. He points out that she’s been too busy being everyone’s nurse—figuratively and literally—and needs to start giving herself some TLC. Oh, and when he tells her that he ...

On Wednesday's Days of Our Lives, Xander and Sarah went twelve rounds in a brutal showdown, and Johnny and Chanel finally get a key to freedom — without Paulina barging in mid-kiss. Here’s your full episode recap. Xander & Sarah | DOOL, Peacock Johnny and Chanel Finally Get Their Space (And a Whole Lot More) Johnny and Chanel were playing house while boxing up Abe and Paulina’s old place — and they were ready to do more than just fold cardboard. But just when the shirts came off, guess who popped in? Yep, Paulina, the queen of timing. She handed over the keys, gave her blessings, and dipped, leaving the lovebirds speechless and squealing like kids. Next stop? The hospital’s Sip ‘n Paint fundraiser — because nothing says “we’ve moved in” like sipping Chardonnay while pretending to be Van Gogh. Philip’s Situation Has Everyone Side-Eyeing Xander At the hospital, Philip’s still laid out, and Alex is camped at his bedside like the world’s most stressed-out cousin. Brady walks in,...

If you thought General Hospital's annual Nurses Ball was about charity and cute numbers, think again. Wednesday's full episode recap has it all—blackmail, baby bombs, musical meltdowns, and enough sass to make even Lucy Coe blush. Gio & Lois | GH, ABC Nurses, Sequins, and a Whole Lot of Side-Eye Lucy kicked things off in full sparkle mode, giving us a heartwarming speech about fighting HIV/AIDS while rocking her signature chaotic energy. The nurses brought the energy too, strutting to Madonna’s Holiday like they were auditioning for a Port Charles version of Drag Race . Amy and Deanna led the charge, giving it everything they had—sequins, sass, and synchronized shoulder pops. Gio’s Glow-Up and the Backstage Buzz If you weren’t feeling the heat before, Gio made sure you were sweating by the end of his performance. The boy belted out Glow , his own song, and had the crowd—and Lois—bursting with pride. Even Dante had to admit the kid nailed it, though he looked like he’d r...

Romance was everywhere on Wednesday's Y&R, but trust? Not so much. The Young and the Restless couples served up fancy drinks, grand gestures, and big promises—but don’t be fooled, not everyone’s sipping the same kind of happy hour.  Micael & Lauren | Y&R, CBS SONY The Great Indoors: Jack & Diane’s Fancy Night In Jack and Diane got all dolled up like they were headed to some five-star soirée, only for Jack to pull a fast one—no dinner reservations, just candles, martinis, and some good old-fashioned staying home. He’s basically turned their living room into a love nest. Diane’s feeling the love, until Jack drops the bomb that Traci and Ashley are coming home to check out her decorating skills. Cue the panic. Diane wanted applause, not a panel of Abbott judges. But Jack? He’s talking honeymoons and forever nights like he’s still in his 30s. Victor’s Champagne Campaign: Nikki's Birthday Bonanza Begins Over at Casa Newman, Victor is on a mission to smother Nikki ...

Get ready for a jaw-dropping Thursday in the world of daytime drama! Whether you're tuning in to General Hospital , The Young and the Restless , The Bold and the Beautiful , Beyond the Gates , or Days of Our Lives , there’s no shortage of scandal, secrets, and shakeups. Here are your spoilers for Thursday! General Hospital Spoilers for Thursday, May 22 What’s a Nurses Ball without some good old-fashioned chaos? Secrets are spilling faster than cocktails at the Metro Court! Drew’s strutting around like he owns the place. Confidence is cute, but we all know pride comes before a plot twist. Ned and Olivia are serving up a warning with a side of solidarity. Watch out, Port Charles. Curtis is done sitting on the sidelines—he’s finally making his move. Josslyn’s about to find out what happens when worlds collide… because Carly and Vaughan are about to meet.  Young and the Restless Spoilers for Thursday, May 22 Abby’s got her walls up high thanks to Amanda’s return. ...

In a whirlwind Tuesday episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Hope stuns Carter with a dramatic declaration, Brooke drops a bombshell on Ridge (couldn't it have just been bomb), and Liam is coming to terms with his fate.  Hope & Carter | B&B, CBS Hope’s Back in Business and Causing Whiplash Over at Forrester, Brooke is practically levitating with joy because Hope is back on the payroll, thanks to a surprise olive branch from none other than Steffy. Ridge struts in just in time for Brooke to beam, “Isn’t this wonderful?” Meanwhile, Ridge is standing there like, “Excuse me, what now?” because this is the first he's hearing of it. He wants to know what changed. Hope tries to spin it like it's a beautiful moment of sisterhood and healing, but let’s be real—this turnaround is as sudden as one of Sheila’s comebacks. Hope admits she wants to rebuild more than her career—she’s trying to earn Ridge’s trust again too. She even confesses her relationship with Carter took a ...

Tuesday's full episode recap of Beyond the Gates is serving betrayal, breakups, and birthday shade. From Kat catching Leslie red-handed to Ashley crying over boxes, this BTG recap doesn’t just simmer — it boils. Laura & Leslie | BTG, CBS Anita Gets a Blast From the Past Anita thought she was ready to see Tracy again, but she wasn’t. She and Vernon were pacing the country club like nervous chihuahuas while Anita dissected every possible reason Tracy might ghost her. But fashionably late and full of attitude, Tracy finally showed. Things started off polite — you know, hugs, fake smiles — but they didn’t stay in that zone for long. Tracy dragged up the first time Vernon showed up backstage at an Articulettes show, saying he could’ve had any of the girls but went for Anita. That’s when Sharon lost her mind, apparently. But the real venom came when Tracy said she hated being the “pretty one” and blamed Dante Green, their shady label boss, for pitting them all against each other li...

On Tuesday's Days of Our Lives, Arianna finally comes home, Philip’s beating becomes the talk of the town, and Julie isn’t holding back on anyone. From Belle playing hero to Paulina calling out EJ’s nonsense, here’s your DOOL recap. Arianna comes home | DOOL, Peacock Chaos in the Kitchen and a Surprise at the Door Gabi's morning kicks off like a one-woman HR disaster. She’s on Javi’s case faster than you can say “hostile work environment,” demanding updates and throwing shade like it’s her job. Just when Javi's about to bolt, JJ drops in with questions—not about EJ this time, but about Philip’s mysterious beatdown. Gabi claims things at Titan were tense, but she blames Xander and calls it a “workplace dispute,” like that makes a hospital visit sound normal. Javi plays clueless and exits stage left just in time for a dramatic entrance. Arianna’s home! Gabi screeches like she just won the lottery, but the joy quickly turns to drama when Ari reveals no one showed up to get h...

General Hospital's Nurses Ball kicked off in true Port Charles fashion: glam, drama, and one jaw-dropping arrest, Tracy Q! With the red carpet sizzling hotter than Nina’s side-eye and more plot twists than a soap opera (oh wait…), here’s your full episode recap of all the glitz, gasps, and guilty secrets from Tuesday. Tracy is arrested on the Red Carpet | GH, ABC Drama in Designer: The Nurses Ball Red Carpet Heats Up Welcome to the Nurses Ball, where the gowns are fierce, the grudges are fresh, and even a llama can strut with confidence. Nina, serving red carpet realness, teams up with Congressman Quartermaine—er, Drew—to host the night. She immediately throws shade his way, asking which name he’s rocking this week. Drew plays it cool, claiming his Quartermaine status like it’s a brand name. Enter Lucy Coe with her not-so-quiet plus-one: Sebastian the llama. Because nothing says elegance like a furball ambassador for global rescue missions. She teases a sexy surprise act, promise...