Bold and the Beautiful Recap March 17: Poppy Disowned Luna
The Bold and the Beautiful recap for Monday, March 17, saw the Forresters back on top and Luna getting what she deserves.
What Happened Today On The Bold and the Beautiful?
Back at Bill’s place, Poppy (Romy Park) finally admitted she had always known the truth about Luna’s (Lisa Yamada) paternity. She hoped it wasn’t, but she knew it deep inside. Poppy tried to claim she didn’t tell the truth because she didn’t want to hurt anyone but Luna knew better. She lied so she didn’t have to face the consequences of her actions.
The subject was then switched to Luna’s current predicament. She’s on the road to homelessness now that Bill’s given her the boot. She asked her mother for a fresh start. She was sorry for her past and promised she was better now. She wants to live a good, decent life, she claimed.
Poppy then shocked Luna in a way no one saw coming. She said no. No, Luna wouldn’t get a second chance. No, she does not want Luna in her life anymore. In fact, she disowned her right then and there. When Luna balked, Poppy shoved her! She then told Luna to get out of town and stay gone!
Maternal Instincts
All the while, Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) was whining to Deacon (Sean Kanan) about being so disconnected from her family. All she wants in the world is to have a relationship with her children and grandchildren. Oh, will there ever be a day when she gets to be included? That day came sooner than she could imagine.
The Man of the Hour
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Eric (John McCook) praised Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) for making things right. Ridge was especially joyful to have his friend back. They did wonder how this would impact Carter’s relationship with Hope (Annika Noelle). They all knew she wouldn’t take this news well. As far as the Forresters were concerned, this coup was all her fault.
Over at the cottage, Hope resolved to take down Daphne Rose and keep her away from Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor). Hope was worried, of course, but she told Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) she was going to fight for Carter’s love. And, she did. She set up a romantic night and invited him over. Unfortunately, the night didn’t go as she expected. She quickly learned she’s no longer in control.
The Winning Team
Meanwhile, over at the Forrester mansion, Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) opened up to Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) about having feelings for Carter, sure, but wondered it pursuing him would be worth it. Before they jumped into that topic, Taylor (Rebecca Budig) arrived. Talk then turned to how Hope’s tantrum was Daphne Roses’s deciding factor on staying in town.
They chatted about the kiss and Daphne Rose beamed as she told them all about Carter defending her when Hope demanded he send her away. Oh yes, she has gotten well and truly under that man’s skin. Daphne Rose hoped her influence was enough to help. And, it was! Soon after, Ridge and Eric arrived to spread the good news.
Long a staple—if not the very epicenter—of the mid-size pickup segment, the Tacoma recently underwent a complete, long-overdue makeover that brought new features, stronger off-road chops, and some advantages over competitors. The nonhybrid version covered here makes up to 278 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while a hybrid Tacoma variant, reviewed separately, develops 326 horsepower. Available rear coil-spring suspension smooths out bumps on road or trail, while a much-improved seating position offers the driver additional comfort as well as a better view of what’s ahead. The interior mirrors the chunky exterior styling and is packed with modern tech. Toyota offers the usual wide choice of cab, box, and trim configurations, although the fanciest (and most expensive) versions are reserved for the hybrid-powered models. The Taco’s main rivals—the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon twins and the Ford Ranger—are also coming off recent full re-dos, giving buyers lots of fine choices in the segment. As one of our favorites in its segment, the Toyota Tacoma has earned a spot on our Editors’ Choice list for 2025.
What’s New for 2025?
Changes are minor for this, the Tacoma’s second year on sale, and include the addition of front tow hooks on all models and an upgrade to the available auxiliary switches, which can now handle 95 amps, up from 30. Availability of the Terra paint hue has been expanded to all TRD models.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma starts at $33,085 and goes up to $54,050 depending on the trim and options.
The best value lies in the SR5 model, which comes with the 278-hp version of the Tacoma’s turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 17-inch aluminum wheels, blind-spot monitoring, fog lamps, integrated cargo-bed tie-down clamps, push-button start, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. However, we dig the hunkier, trail-conquering look of the TRD Off-Road, which proved its mettle in a comparison test against the Chevy Colorado ZR2.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
A turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder powers every nonhybrid Tacoma. However, the engine comes in two forms and pairs with either an eight-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual. Rear- and four-wheel drive are both available. The base 228-hp turbo four is only found in the entry-level SR while the rest of the lineup gets mightier i-Force variations with up to 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. While all Tacomas feature body-on-frame construction, there are two different rear suspensions. The SR, SR5 extended cab, and the TRD PreRunner are propped up by old-school leaf springs, whereas the rest have coil springs. We had the chance to drive the nonhybrid Tacoma and came away impressed with the truck’s newfound on-road refinement—especially on models with the new coil springs, which offer a significantly improved ride over those with the older leaf-spring hardware. Around town, the powertrain provides more than adequate thrust, and highway merging and passing tasks are completed without much stress. The Tacoma makes its bread playing in the dirt, and the off-road-focused models come with the hardware to go almost anywhere.
Towing and Payload Capacity
The Tacoma’s maximum towing capacity is 6500 pounds. It can also haul up to 1705 pounds of payload. The hybrid model (reviewed separately) is capped at a 6000-pound tow rating or it can carry a payload of up to 1709 pounds.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
EPA estimates for the two-wheel-drive Tacoma’s fuel economy range as high as 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway; with four-wheel drive, they max out at 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Those numbers aren’t much of an improvement over those of the previous-generation Tacoma, which was offered with a V-6 engine. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, the TRD Off-Road model we tested returned 22 mpg. For more information about the Tacoma’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The redesigned Tacoma’s interior makes big strides in both design and packaging. Its dashboard boasts nicer materials along with high-resolution screens and traditional switchgear. While most Tacos have a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster, TRD Off-Road models and up feature a larger 12.3-inch all-digital unit. A head-up display comes standard on the Limited, which also packs heated and cooled front seats. Every model also benefits from a raised seating position compared to the previous generation, along with increased headroom, meaning the driver no longer feels like they’re sitting on the floor. A more adjustable steering column should help make the truck more comfortable for more people. Like its predecessor, the latest Tacoma is offered with extended-cab (called XtraCab) and crew-cab (called Double Cab) body styles. The XtraCab only pairs with a six-foot cargo bed, but the Double Cab is offered with either the longer box or a shorter five-foot version.
