Fabulous scene from beloved Season 2, which had so much potential. Both actors perfectly cast, interesting dialogues. And breaking ground with the theme of homosexuality in prime-time US television in 1981.
Except the gay subject matter was often about Blake's negative reaction. It got so bad that gay groups began writing the network ready to begin a boycott. They would get hold of advance shooting scripts where truly vile, homophobic dialogue would be challenged. TV Guide ran a story about it "How the Gay Lobby Changed Television."
That's why Alexis was the shows stand-out character. Blake was a bully whose vicious behavior to his son was abetted by the second Mrs. Carrington, a doormat and enabler of his worse instincts.
The writers were very sympathetic to Alexis as Blake did banish her and used his power to cast her off. Blake represented the old male stereotype where women were to be obedient and keep quiet.
I love Alexis' parting shot here! She's showing she won't be bullied or intimidated by him - I could do with taking some lessons from her regarding this.
Alexis in season 2 is such a threat. When she didn't have as many resources, Alexis could take agency in the most desperate of ways that left you in awe, but made you live in fear of the character. I wish Season 3 had given her a little more time to be this character before she became Blake's business opponent.
This is what the new Dynasty never realized. The cast needs a major, central villain...Aaron Spelling did it with Alexis, and years later, when he did Melrose Place he did it again by bringing on Heather Locklear as Amanda...as he said it, "A cat among the pigeons." The Alexis on the current Dynasty isn't inspiring or interesting, and her air time is limited. Pity.
Blake used violence against Ted Dinard and caused his death, whether it was legally manslaughter or morally murder. Alexis fired a gun whilst Krystle was horseriding and caused her to miscarry. They are both villains really, though I would agree with another comment in this section that Alexis' relationship with Blake is a complex one.
Self righteous holier then thou Blake at it again . Hated his character. I was rooting for Alexis to ruin him from the moment she arrived . Thankfully she didn’t let him bully her into leaving .
It was complicated. She was still somewhat in love with Blake, but also wanted to punish him for essentially banishing her from their children’s lives once he discovered her affair. It’s a pendulum swinging between love and hate constantly.
Alexis wanted to either have Blake take her back, or, if he won't, punish him for dumping her. Her kids were just pawns to get at Blake. Her lovers and fortune were just tools to make Blake see her. Her whole world resolved around Blake.
Alexis is what made Dynasty a ratings champion. She was exactly what the show needed. Beautiful, evil and conniving.
I don't see her as evil. Vengeful, yes.
@@romanseano nah she was evil in the first six seasons, but they toned her down around season 7.
"I go or I stay where I choose." And that she did!
The beginning of an era! Thank you Joan Collins!
Indeed ❤!
Thank god they chose Joan for this part, she was perfect for it. No one else would have been as good
I love Alexis' love for Steven no matter who he loves. ❤
Fabulous scene from beloved Season 2, which had so much potential. Both actors perfectly cast, interesting dialogues. And breaking ground with the theme of homosexuality in prime-time US television in 1981.
bernardca potential? Did it not live up to it in season 2?
Except the gay subject matter was often about Blake's negative reaction. It got so bad that gay groups began writing the network ready to begin a boycott. They would get hold of advance shooting scripts where truly vile, homophobic dialogue would be challenged. TV Guide ran a story about it "How the Gay Lobby Changed Television."
@MD B there wasn’t more than hugs on will and grace 25 years later
That's why Alexis was the shows stand-out character. Blake was a bully whose vicious behavior to his son was abetted by the second Mrs. Carrington, a doormat and enabler of his worse instincts.
@@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona It certainly did!
It was all thanks to her that the show's ratings soared.
So true
She was Dynasty
The dramatic music when Joan turns her head at the end!
The Alexis 'turn' was her signature move.
The receptionist really should of been more specific about which Mrs. Carrington was there!
So there, Blake. Get used to her being there for the next seven seasons.
Well said!!
Eight!
@@adamcarrington2818 How long did the show run? I thought it was for nine years.
@@sashineb.2114
CORRECT,. FROM EARLY 1981 TO SPRING 1989!
A GREAT SHOW,,, AMEN🙏🙏🙏!!!
AND I HAD A HUGE CRUSH😍 ON JOAN COLLINS AS A VERY YOUNG BOY!!!
This was Alexis, not the evil cartoon villain that she became in later Seasons.
Joan Collins was the better Alexis than the ones on the reboot version of Dynasty.
I'm trying to figure out why the reboot didn't get a British actress to portray Alexis, as she is from England.
Reboot is complete trash.
@@anthonylagano2371 Agree - I tried watching the 1st 2 episodes - and dozed off (wasn't even feeling tired either).
Honestly Blake was a fool. Imagine having someone as bad ass as Alexis on your side.
Alexis was never on anyone's side but her own, not Blake's, not her children's, no one. That's why she was such a great villain.
The underscore punctuates the closing statement from Alexis. He banished her once and Alexis decided NEVER AGAIN!
Joan Collins was perfect for the part. Beautiful & kick ass!
I am a strong black woman...... Alexis is Legend
I go or I stay. Where I choose🤨
The writers were very sympathetic to Alexis as Blake did banish her and used his power to cast her off. Blake represented the old male stereotype where women were to be obedient and keep quiet.
Blake, me quedo o me voy. Eso lo decido yo ! (latin version TV transaltion)
I love Alexis' parting shot here! She's showing she won't be bullied or intimidated by him - I could do with taking some lessons from her regarding this.
Thank you Marcia. 😊
I love how Blake doesn’t trust Alexis and sees her for what she really is
"Who the devil are you to comin in here and tell me how to manage or not manage my children?!"
"I'm his mother!"
What a line.
Alexis in season 2 is such a threat. When she didn't have as many resources, Alexis could take agency in the most desperate of ways that left you in awe, but made you live in fear of the character. I wish Season 3 had given her a little more time to be this character before she became Blake's business opponent.
This is what the new Dynasty never realized. The cast needs a major, central villain...Aaron Spelling did it with Alexis, and years later, when he did Melrose Place he did it again by bringing on Heather Locklear as Amanda...as he said it, "A cat among the pigeons." The Alexis on the current Dynasty isn't inspiring or interesting, and her air time is limited. Pity.
i am confused as to who the villain is in this situation.
blake was a jerk...
I know right?
Blake used violence against Ted Dinard and caused his death, whether it was legally manslaughter or morally murder. Alexis fired a gun whilst Krystle was horseriding and caused her to miscarry. They are both villains really, though I would agree with another comment in this section that Alexis' relationship with Blake is a complex one.
@@stevebbuk I forgot about that! Looks like I made a "horse's ass" out of myself.
The original stand your ground.
Alexis: "I heard the verdict and there was no satisfaction."
Blake: "No?"
LOL
I just couldn’t see Jessica Walter as Alexis.
Only in the 80s could a television character murder a man in cold blood and then blame his son's sexual orientation. SMH...
Self righteous holier then thou Blake at it again . Hated his character. I was rooting for Alexis to ruin him from the moment she arrived . Thankfully she didn’t let him bully her into leaving .
I love poor Blake manipulated by alexis but his heart belonged to krystal.
Like all good dramas Blake basically challenged or dared her to stay! I'm like that sometimes!
What was Alexis’s overall objective ?
It was complicated. She was still somewhat in love with Blake, but also wanted to punish him for essentially banishing her from their children’s lives once he discovered her affair. It’s a pendulum swinging between love and hate constantly.
World domination
Alexis wanted to either have Blake take her back, or, if he won't, punish him for dumping her.
Her kids were just pawns to get at Blake. Her lovers and fortune were just tools to make Blake see her.
Her whole world resolved around Blake.
i LOVED Joan's hair style she rocked in this season and season 3. I didnt like the season where it looked like a fro. lol. i think season 4 or 5.
I watched this show when I was a young man. I realized that it is less absurd and gets interesting.
"sensitive"
hahaha
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