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Vivian (Paige Rowland) comes home early to celebrate her son Noah's (Thomas King) engagement party. His fiancée, Mia (Paulina Cossio), mistakes her for his mistress, resulting in Vivian's public shame and abuse. Title: Mistaken as the Mistress Release Date: 2025 Platform: Reelshort Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐ / 5 My Review: I have discovered the joy of watching vertical dramas, folks! Vertical dramas - AKA microsoaps - are live-action series, usually consisting of 50-64 mini episodes, all about two minutes in length, and ending with a shocking cliffhanger that compels you to keep watching. They are called vertical dramas because you watch them on your phone, in the 9:16 aspect ratio. After Variety announced that the creative minds at Procter & Gamble had created a microsoap called The Golden Pear Affair, I became intrigued by the idea of short operas and had to see for myself what the fuss was all about. I sampled several vertical dramas, including the outrageous Baby Please! Don’t Com...

With 2025 quickly winding to a fateful close, many entertainment bloggers, far and away more successful than I can ever hope to be, are busily posting 'Top 10' lists spotlighting the best (and the worst!) in television this year. It's always exciting when a favorite character, actor, or couple pops up on the "hit" list, and upsetting AF if they end up on the other list, AKA the "miss" list. We've all had faves appear on one list or another at some point, right? Sometimes you get bragging rights. Sometimes you get to hide your head in shame! These "Top 10" lists are completely subjective, written by an author or authors with their own opinions on things, and my little list is no different. Every character on here is a personal favorite. I did try to take into consideration fan fervor, return potential, and the replies I received on X about the topic, but ultimately, the final decision is mine. And now, without further ado, here are soap...

My favorite time of the year has finally arrived! Ahh, I love the holidays (I actually start listening to Christmas carols in September!). I enjoy spending time with the fam, singing along (very off-key) to Christmas songs on the radio, driving around town looking at the twinkling lights, dropping off goodies in the local  Toys for Tots  bin, and wrapping and unwrapping presents. However, this is also a busy and stressful time, so, if you’re like me, you probably get a little tired running around trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, scrubbing every nook and cranny to prepare for the arrival of friends and relatives, and hanging up decorations (how is that the tree lights never seem to work from one year to the next and take ever-so-long to string?). At the end of a long day of rush-rushing, I know I just want to put up my feet and enjoy a giant mug of hot cocoa while I lose myself for an hour and 27 minutes in a cheesy holiday movie. There are many hu...