Seriously, what the hell was that? I had read that Ric Lansing’s exit would be anti-climactic, but that was just 10,000 kinds of wrong. Did he even say goodbye to Molly? Wait, did they even bother to recast Molly? Why do I even care? This is just the Jason show, complete with the Scrappy to his Scooby, Michael.
I actually kind of like Michael, though, and I dig that he looks like Jason. I’m not really enjoying Kristina, though and I don’t like that she and Michael are being used as the impetus for a Jason/Sam reunion. Because even though I at one time enjoyed Jason and Sam together, I don’t really care to seem them reunite, especially not because of Sonny’s wayward children. Of course, Jason has to have his hand in everything. I’m honestly quite surprised that Jason hasn’t volunteered to defend Dr. Matt Hunter (now on Twitter!) in his malpractice case. Or heal the rift between the Brothers Spencer. Or intervene in the Crimson shenanigans.
Moving on, I enjoy how dark Dr. Matt Hunter’s gotten. I find this somewhat odd since I didn’t always care for him on Days. Then again, I have a newfound appreciation for his work as Shawn Brady due to the horrible recast foisted upon us after his departure. Shudder. I also like the beard, a look I feel he should have adopted earlier in his career to cement his on-air link to Peter Reckell. Oh well.
Hahah. At least Ric got to leave town alive. Who would have guessed that would happen? I mean, this show lives to kill off people!
I appreciate Dr. Matt Hunter myself, but I always liked Jason Cook, especially after we were treated to Shawn Duh, AKA Brandon Beemer. Then I really appreciated him all the more.