Two thousand fourteen is here, and that means it’s time to gaze into Dallas Decoder’s crystal ball to see what the new year holds for “Dallas” fans. Here’s what we think will be in and what will be out, based on the clues we’ve been gathering from spoilers and social media. Check back in 12 months to see what we got right.
IN | OUT
In: Scruff
Out: Smooth
Beards | Baby faces
Female ranch hands |
Male secretaries
Mistresses | Wives
Midseason cliffhangers | Midseason rewrites
Proxies | Protégés
In: Mimicry
Out: Mourning
Emulating Daddy |
Grieving Daddy
“You stole my land!” |
“You stole my heart!”
Judith’s cane |
Ann’s gun
Home makeovers |
Corporate takeovers
In: Avenging
Out: Angelic
Elena: So scary! |
Elena: So sweet!
Wrecks | Races
#LiveChatWithLinda |
Any tweet from anyone else
R.I.P., Pam | Pam, M.I.A.
“Who’ll Be J.R.?” |
“Who Killed J.R.?”
Now it’s your turn. Share your ins and outs for 2014 below and read more “Dal-Lists.”
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In always: LUCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bring her back more!
Hey, I’m with you, Sue Ellen’s Sister! Lucy never goes out of style, as far as I’m concerned.
Fascinating C.B. It seems that as its now MMXIV, there is always an “in” IV an “out.” Always the “DALLAS” minutiae of who(m) is plotting, scheming, or working IV or against someone else. Whether it be for their own benefit or for that of say a company, I don’t know sat Ewing Global. But then it wouldn’t be “DALLAS” in any other way would it?!
Good point, R.J. Thanks.
Scary Elena is going to be interesting! Jesse looks good with a beard. Excited this will be back soon!
#NEEDMORECLIFF #BringBackFrank #DallasS3
I’m down with both of those hashtags, Jumpsteady!
Hopefully a vengeful, busy, lusty Pamela will be in for 2014. I don’t want to see my favorite sidelined. Actors from Argentina seem to be in for 2014 since there are 4 in the cast. Hate that John Ross cheats but I adore the bearded look.
Argentina, in! I love it. Good eye, Garnet. Thanks.
Here’s a few of mine:
What’s out: Cliff in a Mexican jail. What’s in: Cliff getting his hands on Elena and Drew.
What’s out: Dudley do right Bobby. What’s in: Dark Bobby
What’s out: Where’s Drew? What’s in: More brooding motorcycle riding sweet emotional Drew.
What’s out: Overly manicured eyebrows that have a life of their own. What’s in: Au natural!
What’s out: Scenes in front of large window’s overlooking downtown Dallas. What’s in: Scenes on horseback and on motorcycles
Margaret, I like your ideas about “dark Bobby” and sweet, emotional Drew. I hope you’re right! Thanks.