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  1. 4.8/10 I am honestly intrigued about the Everett plot, although I don't approve of the foreshadowing of a Chad/Stephanie reunion as the outcome of that story.  I predicted that we'd spend too much time on the Horton House stuff to waste time until RC returned. But the story is moving forward in a way that I would not notice the change, if it were not pointed out to me on this forum.

    I've got a lot of questions about the Everett/Bobby situation regarding his memory loss:

    1. How does he know that he was a reporter if he has memory loss?
    2. Aren't there articles online attributed to Bobby?
    3. Who did Chad (or was it Xander?, or Gwen?) contact to get information to hire Everett for the Spectator?  Wasn't he introduced as an award-winning reporter?

    It makes no sense that Wendy and Tripp can't overpower the lady cop.  Kick her, throw the tablet at her head, run in opposite directions, there are multiple ways out of that situation as it appears that she is on her own.  And Wendy's story about learning mountain climbing in India seemed like an obvious tell of how they are planning to escape. 

    Finally, I call for the end of traumatic amnesia as a story device for at least a year.  By the end of this week, Harris, Holly, Everett, and Abe will all conveniently suffer from the same rare event.  Much like latex masks, some story conventions need to be put to rest.

    @AbcNbc247 or @carolineg  I'm still confused about one thing.  We know Stefan shot Harris, and it appears the lady cop tried to shoot Lucas, but is there a third person who set fire to the Horton House?  I'm going to leave the question of how Stefan knew what Xander would wear to go running, or when he planned to leave, to general suspension of disbelief.

     

  2. We may disagree about the validity of suspicious vibes versus the actual behaviors shown on screen, but I assume we agree that this was the effective end of her career in media.  Even if she is able to achieve sobriety, the image of her as being disoriented will haunt her legacy.  There's no coming back from that.  Which is a shame, because I think she was a perfect fit for the podcast medium.

  3. On the other hand...

    It was the conservator who didn't want the documentary to air, and sued to tried to stop it.  I felt suspicious of the motives of Wendy's nieces and nephews who voiced support, but didn't go to see her until the cameras were rolling, almost a year after she left Miami. 

    And, it strains logic to say that Lil'Kev's spending of $100,000.00 should not be questioned because he spent that much each month on UberEats.  He is a grown man, why is he spending his mother's money like that if he knows that she is unhealthy?  He has no job, and he's no longer in school, so why isn't he caring for his mother?

    To my eye, it looked like Will was the only one taking away the vodka, getting her into rehab, and tolerating her decline.  I thought the only one who came off well was Black Chyna, although her presence felt random, and I was distracted by the idea that she seemed to be auditioning for her own Lifetime special. 

  4. I liked Rhonda, but structurally Amanda makes MP into a workplace drama.  I wonder if it had been too difficult to create situations for all the characters to interact at the apartment complex?  90210 needed the school as a base to meet new people, and I think MP would have become too insular if they only talked around the pool or at Shooters.  So, although I think it is more realistic to have dancers, actors, and creatives all in a Los Angeles based soap, I can empathize with the need to create a work base for added drama. 

  5. 1 minute ago, Antoyne said:

    I’m so sick of Clyde. He’s not even an entertaining villain. I literally just want the character killed off and never mentioned again. It’s still nuts to me that EJ DiMera has yet to get revenge on the man who tried to kill him and murdered his sister in law in his home.

    I agree that he has to be killed off.  I mean, he's already in jail for murder, so anything less won't seem like justice in the soap universe where everyone gets their just deserts. 

  6. I found the documentary captivating, although it raises natural questions about the ethics of its production. As a public figure, it undeniably sheds light on significant aspects of her life. Nonetheless, Wendy's current condition genuinely saddens me.

    Responsibility appears to be distributed equally among the involved parties. While the jeweler/manager might initially seem like a mere opportunist, his acknowledgment of being overwhelmed by Wendy's declining health and continued support despite financial strain offers a nuanced perspective. Conversely, the family presents a compelling rebuttal, yet scrutiny arises, notably regarding the son's extravagant expenses and apparent lack of self-sufficiency.

    For me, one of the most poignant episodes of daytime television remains her candid revelation about residing in a halfway rehab center. Her honesty about that situation challenges the conventional wisdom about whether she would participate in this current show. Clearly, she wouldn't want to appear as disheveled as she does in the documentary. Nonetheless, I hope it initiates conversations among families about how to care for members in crisis beyond the exploitative and salacious aspects of the documentary.

     

  7. I'm curious if the resolution of Tripp's kidnapping will unravel the mystery surrounding Li's murder and lead to Gabi's exoneration.

    I've long speculated that Li might have been mistaken for Tripp. Because he was stabbed from behind in their shared apartment, mere days after an attempt on Tripp's life by the impostor in the ER.

    In the old DAYS, Tripp and Wendy would likely be imprisoned in that room until May sweeps. However, Salem's time now moves at breakneck speed, so I anticipate their liberation by next week. Still, I hope their escape signifies the demise of Clyde's scheme, rather than merely a plot twist.

  8. While it's not exactly high praise, the fire at the Horton House has proven to be a crafty tactic for the scabs to keep the show afloat during the strike. The sporadic use of flashbacks this week was less grating compared to Theresa's excessive flashbacks last week, which made me feel like I was watching an episode of Quantum Leap. It serves as a decent diversion from advancing the more significant plotlines, such as the ongoing investigation, and fulfills my perennial wish for DAYS by bringing together characters who seldom interact.

    On a different note, I'm bothered by the convenient connections the "good guys" like Steve, John, and others always seem to have in law enforcement, who can effortlessly conduct background checks. Firstly, it would have been more plausible if Steve had simply performed an internet search on Bobby's background. Secondly, it's perplexing why law enforcement agencies would send Steve physical copies of records unless it's just for show on a TV program. And thirdly, it's questionable how the police would obtain a regular citizen's birth certificate if it wasn't used as evidence in a criminal trial. Moreover, I'm more disturbed by Jada using Salem PD resources to investigate her ex-husband than by her kissing a co-worker. I hope Chad's paper publishes that story.

  9. I hope a certain member of this community will take a cue from Julie as they tune in to this week's episodes. She used to be self-centered, only focused on expressing her own needs and desires without engaging with others.  She valued winning an argument, over listening to the experiences of others. However, she has matured and now understands the importance of respectfully exchanging ideas instead of projecting her insecurities onto those with opposing opinions.

  10. I'd rather see Sloan portrayed as someone who abuses alcohol rather than being dependent on substances, primarily because soaps often mix up these two issues.

    If Sloan continues drinking excessively, there's a risk of Baby Jude being harmed in an accident, potentially leading to the revelation of the baby switch. Alternatively, Sloan might delve into harder drugs, getting entangled in the drug ring storyline.

    I'm hesitant to make sobriety the central theme of Sloan's character arc because I like that she contrasts with Eric, rather than evolving to be more like him. I find the notion of her being impulsive and having poor judgment more appealing and relatable, which adds to her depth and makes her character more enjoyable.

  11. I believe it's fair to provide a free pass to characters who were written off due to unfortunate circumstances behind the scenes. Sometimes, characters are killed off unnecessarily because writers feel slighted that their inspiration is leaving for better opportunities, or producers are frustrated during contract talks, or network executives have their own priorities. When an actor is open to coming back under different circumstances, I think it's reasonable to bring their character back to life and continue the story.

  12. Isn't remarkable given this discourse about EON playing in other countries that the actors, writers, and musicians made nothing from those replays?  I mean, think about it, if EON was a primetime show, like Dallas, the writers would get foreign residuals, but WGA did not require foreign residuals for daytime soap writers until decades after EON was cancelled.

  13. 15 hours ago, Paul Raven said:

    Do you risk losing even more clearances, whether live or delayed, by in effect saying to affiliates: "If you don't clear our programs, the ones that we're offering, then we're going to have to take them elsewhere in the market ?"

    Is that what happened in San Francisco?

  14. My concern is whenever a character is introduced to diversify the cast, the narrative inevitably follows a predictable trajectory. These characters, differentiated by their sexuality, gender, body type, psychological disorder, race, or religion, become defined solely by these characteristics. Their storyline becomes a repetitive cycle of struggling for acceptance, overcoming the resistance of some bigot, and then fading into obscurity because their purpose has been served. Examples like Maya from B&B, Paul from DAYS, and Amy from GH faced adversity due to their differences but ultimately vanished once their lesson of acceptance was taught.

    I believe we should have progressed beyond a cultural point where it falls upon minority characters on television to educate others on civil behavior.  Especially because what we see on soaps does not represent the majority in real life.  Instead, I would welcome protagonists who are underweight, gay crime fighters, or East-Asian business mentors, as a sign of progress because their diversity is only one aspect of their character. However, I am not in favor of yet another drama centered around adults learning lessons about acceptance that they should know just from living in present society.

  15. I have a hunch that we are gearing up to explore an alcoholism subplot for Sloan, perhaps as a means to rationalize her baby-switching actions. It seems like the series is delving into a multitude of dependency themes. Perhaps it should be renamed “Anonymous Days of our Codependency.”?  With the frequency of episodes featuring Sloan's drunkenness, it's becoming increasingly evident that this will be her storyline.

  16. So,

    Spoiler

    Do we think Catherina is Konstanin's daughter and Xander's mother?  If so, why would he screw Xander out of his inheritance?  It makes sense that Catherina had an affair Victor, they broke up, causing the feud with Konstantin.  But, I am waiting to see what he gets out of making Alex the heir.

    Also, I hesitate to speculate where Johnny was keeping that guitar this whole time.

    But, if the twist is that Jada is a terrible person, that would blow my socks off!  Although, the timing of getting rid of her sister now makes sense, because she could've verified Bobby/Everett's identity. 

  17. 13 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

    Because by the time everyone found out that Neil was Sarah's father, he and Angelica had already divorced and didn't have much of a relationship with Alex anymore. 

    That's precisely why I brought up Jack and Adrienne. Despite not knowing each other in their youth, they developed a strong bond as adults through their common parent. I'm not proposing they start calling each other siblings; rather, I simply crave more diversity in scene partners.

    Additionally, do you reckon Judith Chapman often left work with a headache from all that eyebrow arching? It seems rather taxing.

  18. I was watching this promo where Tom tells Justin that Alex is his child, which makes the current ret-con even more ridiculous.  I mean, if you can't trust Dr. Horton, who can you trust?

    However, it got me thinking about Dr. Neil Curtis.  And I wonder why Sarah and Alex aren't closer?  Days has had siblings with more tenuous relationships that were closer (i.e., Adrienne and Jack).  I recall that there was a throwaway line from Maggie that Neil would have been proud that Sarah was a doctor.  But, Alex was adopted by Neil and was referenced throughout the 1989 recaps as Alexander Curtis.  So, I wonder why those two characters don't cross paths more often?

    All of which is to say, I still enjoy it when DAYS mixes up the pairs in scenes in order to avoid monotony.  And Alex desperately needs another talk-to than Marlena.   

  19. Ep4 solidified my theory, The Swans and their access to the press controlled the narrative.  Yes, Truman was probably sad about the loss of his friendships.  But, his struggles with sobriety, loneliness, and companionship which much larger issues.  Past portrayals of this story were much more reductive in saying that the loss of Babe Paley and the difficulties finishing Answered Prayers were his undoing, so I appreciate the more nuanced approach.

    Once again, Diane Lane is really the weakest link.  I don't know what kind of accent she is striving to achieve, but it comes off as overly mannered and stiff.  I think there were such interesting parallels derived from Slim's feeling of liberation by being single versus Truman's aching from the need to feel connection which kept him in an abusive relationship. 

    The inclusion of the John O'Shea stuff has been a highlight for me.  I hope they explore the literal explosive ending of their relationship (spoiler alert) and the rumors that O'Shea stole Capote's final manuscript. 

    The fictionalized meeting of Babe and Truman was silly and much less powerful than the true story.  As often told, in reality they never spoke again.  And one day, when Truman was finally able to get Bill Paley on the phone, he dismissed Capote by saying Mrs. Paley was “busy”.

    Is anyone else watching, or am I screaming into the darkness? (not that it has ever stopped me before)

  20. 3 hours ago, carolineg said:

    Wow, the show really wants to make Sloan unlikeable.  At this point she should just tell Eric the truth.  She doesn't want the baby and barely even seems to like Eric.  

    I'm amused by Sloan, and her ill-planned baby swapping antics.  She'd rather face a pack of hungry wolves than deal with babies or the men who cater to them. If only it weren't for Nicole's heartache lingering in the background, the whole scenario would be comedic.  Despite Sloan's baby bungling and Alex's penchant for mischief, I'm secretly rooting for them to reunite as a duo of self-absorbed troublemakers.

    10 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

    And a lot of the gifts that they gave each other were really nice.

    Valentine's Day gifts were cute, but the whole “red herring” box trick got old faster than a wilted bouquet. It was like a never-ending loop of anticipation and disappointment.

    3 hours ago, carolineg said:

    I am going to be honest I still don't get what geo cashing is and I know the show has tried to explain it, but I am still lost.

    Oh, geocaching, the magical money-making method for hospitals? Who knew a little treasure hunt could fund the entire healthcare system? Too bad they left us in the dark about the trivia clues.

    I enjoyed the suspense of Everett's bewilderment, but if the big reveal is that he has an evil twin named Bobby, who not only cheated on Jada but also shot Harris – well, color me disappointed.

    Tripp's "kidnapping" could've been avoided if he simply asked Rafe about the need to move to safety via text. It's akin to a bank claiming they'd never text for your password. The plot's convolution lies in Tripp and Wendy's tech prowess contrasting with their lack of utilizing it effectively.

  21. 1 hour ago, carolineg said:

    I don't think drug stories on soaps are often very realistic.

     My conspiratorial instinct wonders if sponsors don't approve of prescription drug abuse stories on some soaps because you can't watch daytime TV and not see multiple commercials for different drugs for consumers to ask their doctor about.  I know historically Erica on AMC and others had addictions to prescriptions, but that was before drug companies were allowed to advertise like they today.

    1 hour ago, carolineg said:

    I will say I prefer this type of story that reaches several people on the canvas over, say, Megan kidnapping 3 grandmas and putting them on ice. 

    Certainly, but I may recall that shot of the women in their frozen chambers longer than that time when Tate went to rehab camp.

  22. What's timeline of Marlena's return to the change in writers?

    I barely recall an “E!” Behind the Scenes special about DAYS when Deidre Hall previewed that John and Marlena would reunite.  IIRC the special was pegged to the Salem Place set which was new at the time, and Marlena was dressed as a clown for some reason.  And, it feels like they dispensed with Isabella, and the entire Toscono clan, fairly quickly.    But, I have no concept of how long that was from the time that she returned to the show, or when changes occurred within the production team.

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