Why Luna Should Have Woken Up with Amnesia on The Bold and the Beautiful
The recent storyline on The Bold and the Beautiful involving Luna (Lisa Yamada) has fans questioning the direction the character is heading. After being shot by Liam (Scott Clifton) during the dramatic beach house bloodbath, Luna fell into a coma and was nursed back to health in secret by Li (Naomi Matsuda) at her home. However, there’s a sense that Luna’s recovery could have been handled differently, and here’s why waking her up with amnesia could have been a better choice.
Li’s Sudden Compassion for Luna Feels Out of Character
Up until this point, Li has never been particularly close to Luna. In fact, their relationship has been distant, especially when it was revealed that Luna had killed two men at Il Giardino. For Li, this act of nursing her back to health in secret feels strange and out of character. Li has never expressed any genuine affection for Luna, so this sudden turn of compassion for her niece is jarring for fans who are used to seeing her with a much colder demeanor.
Moreover, Li’s recent bond with Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) also feels unusual. After discovering that Sheila is Luna’s grandmother, Li has been acting chummy with her, which is completely opposite to her earlier stance of being unable to stand Sheila. This sudden shift in character development has left many viewers puzzled.
The Amnesia Tropes Could Have Taken Luna’s Story in a Fresh Direction
Amnesia is a well-worn trope in soaps, but it’s been years since The Bold and the Beautiful used it. The last significant instance was in 2016 when Liam was held captive by Quinn (Rena Sofer). Given the fact that Luna has had a tumultuous journey—shifting between being sweet and innocent to evil and vengeful—it would have been the perfect opportunity for the show to take her character in a new direction.
Waking up with amnesia could have allowed Luna to forget her past, including her violent acts and obsession with Will Spencer (Crew Morrow). Without remembering her dark side, Luna could have embarked on a redemption arc, perhaps pursuing a career in medicine like her family members—her aunt and grandmother, Li, and Sheila, who both have a medical background. The emotional conflict of Luna trying to rebuild her life without her past baggage would have been a compelling storyline.
Repetitive Storylines: The Will Spencer Obsession
Instead of a fresh new start, the show has chosen to pick up where Luna left off, continuing her obsession with Will Spencer. This is odd, especially since Will is already in a relationship with Electra (Laneya Grace), and Luna’s previous attempt to seduce him was manipulative. What makes even less sense is that Will had earlier tried to trick Luna into confessing her murderous intentions through a wiretap, making their relationship even more complicated.
Luna’s fixation on Will is a repetitive and tired storyline. It detracts from the potential for deeper character development and hinders Luna’s growth. By not giving her amnesia and a chance for redemption, the writers have essentially kept her trapped in the same unhealthy obsession, making it hard for viewers to sympathize with her.
A Missed Opportunity for Growth
Luna waking up with amnesia would have opened the door for a fresh, nuanced storyline. It would allow fans to see a different side of the character—one who is trying to figure out who she truly is, without being weighed down by past mistakes. Instead, the current direction with Luna feels stale, repeating old storylines rather than pushing her toward a new journey of self-discovery.
In conclusion, while the writers of The Bold and the Beautiful have opted to stick with Luna’s old obsession and guilt-ridden storylines, many fans feel that a fresh approach—like amnesia—would have allowed for new character growth and a more exciting arc. Given the repetitive nature of some plotlines on the show, a change for Luna could have been just the thing to reinvigorate her character and give viewers something new to look forward to.
