11/10 review

Overall, I give this episode about three stars out of five.

Rafe/Sami/EJ/Nicole/Stefano – The Almost Reveal today was pretty frustrating, especially when Will came in, ragging on Rafe and whining about Mia. Meanwhile, Nicole is complacently sitting in the Pub, chowing down, certain that Steffy’s going to come through with the hit. Run, Nicole, Run!!! The best scene of the day hands down though was the EJ/Stefano Battle Royale. Stefano thinks in his own deluded way that he’s doing EJ a favor. EJ wants to believe in his father, but knows something’s up. I have a feeling that the Stefano/EJ embrace today may very well be one of the last ones we’ll ever see as EJ may never be able for forgive Stefano for this one.

Will/Mia – Mercifully short scenes today.

Justin/Hope/Bo/Carly/Victor – The triangles and twists and turns just keep on coming. The Victor/Carly scene in the jail was good…but way too short. Victor must really be pissed off as we didn’t even get one good zinger out of him this time. Bo and Carly are still developing that strong rapport. I’m getting all schizophrenic about this storyline. The BOPE fan in me isn’t too thrilled…and yet as a viewer, I am liking Bo and Carly together more now than I ever did in the 90s. And truth be told, I’m happy not to be bored.

Brady/Arianna – If you believe Arianna’s undercover activities will bring down the Kiriakis Drug Empire that’s been in Salem forever, I’ve got a bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you.