Ivy transformed from the girl next door to a manipulative powerhouse on The Bold and the Beautiful. Some fans are enjoying this new side to her. Ivy’s interpretation of Will and Dylan’s night alone together might be skewed, but her bad girl arc could be what the show needs.
Key Takeaways
- Ivy has spent years on the receiving end of other people’s schemes.
- By blackmailing Dylan, she flipped the script, proving that she’s no longer the moral compass of the soap.
- With Dylan gone, the fallout affects everyone within her inner circle and positions Ivy as the puppet master of the current storyline.
- This mean-girl arc allows Ivy to explore a wide range of emotions, keeping the audience guessing about her next move.
Breaking Free From the Damsel in Distress Archetype
Previously, Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) was defined by her relationships, or lack of. She hasn’t had much luck in the love department. Ivy confessed her feelings to Liam (Scott Clifton), but he turned her down after he admitted that he still had lingering feelings for Hope (Annika Noelle).
In the past, Ivy was the victim of others’ schemes, especially Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). By flipping the script as the blackmailer, Ivy’s taking the reins in her life. Or, in Electra’s (Laneya Grace) life, at least. B&B fans love a character with agency, even if their agency causes chaos. (Why B&B fans think Ivy is Electra’s mother).
High Stakes and Conflict
Dylan (Sydney Bullock) and Will (Crew Morrow) didn’t do anything wrong. They spent the night babysitting Hayes (Bryan David Garlick). Sure, they got a little too close at times, but they didn’t intend to betray Electra.
Ivy misunderstood it as raunchy flirting, which adds a layer of dramatic irony. The B&B audience knows the truth, but Ivy is keeping Dylan’s secret (for now). She’s allowed to weaponize her false perceptions, which makes this situation more tense than it needs to be.
By removing Dylan from the equation, Ivy effectively changed Electra’s social circle to suit her own needs. She left Electra vulnerable because she didn’t realize she’d lost a true friend who wouldn’t harm her relationship.
What Will Ivy Do Next?
Ivy acted so cold about Dylan’s sudden departure. She didn’t care that her niece was choked up about her friend leaving town. She wanted to move on and discuss business rather than comfort her.
As the B&B viewers already know, The Forresters have a history of “mean girl” behavior. Normally, someone like Steffy would resort to these tactics. Ivy proved that she has Forrester blood. (Is Ivy going the way of Aly Forrester?).
Seeing Ivy join those ranks makes her feel more like a formidable player in the family destiny. It adds unpredictability to the show’s family and friendship dynamics. And let’s face it, bad girls get better storylines.
