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This feature salutes the best and the not so best on TopTV. But keep in mind, "It's only my opinion". In this issue, I'll be tackling "Bringing Back The Light" and "Restless Style"
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Bringing Back The Light
"Bringing Back The Light": Can we take a moment to talk about this new show on the board? Eight episodes in and I'm addicted to this soap. From the first episode I was hooked and that's because of the way Headwriter Lynnlee beautifully mines the history of 'Guiding Light'. Beth and Phillip are back together but keeping a secret from their daughter. Beth has cancer! Just like her mother did, which is a battle she fought and won! Meanwhile their daughter Lizzie has her own problems. She just found out she's pregnant but hasn't told her husband, Bill. Why? Bill's father just died and he's having a really hard time right now. So much so, he turns to the bottle (just like his father!) to numb his pain. Meanwhile, one of my favorite couples Dinah/Mallet are on the run and she's pregnant with another man's child! But this hasn't deetered Mallet in anyway. If anything, I think it makes him want her more because he's been as supportive and sweet as he can be. And there's even a little mystery underneath all the drama. New Springfield transplants Dani and Jocelyn Smith appear to be really mysterious and have come to Springfield for a reason. Connected to a fan fave? Recast of a previous character? I don't know but I'm definitely eager to find out. This is one of the most character-driven works on any board and it's too good to be missed. I know I won't and honestly? I don't think anyone else should.
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