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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Leo and Dimitri - ugh  

Mainly because Leo is such an asexual character. In order to be sexual you have to have depth and Leo is all surface. There's nothing that grounds him as a rootable character. I mean let's keep it real he's comic relief and not in an entertaining fashion. This is a character that should have been written off a long time ago. The only time the show seemed really interested in the character is when they played with the idea of making Leo John's son. We saw a more human side of Leo and Greg Rikaart was wonderful. But that was a very brief moment.

But I'll be honest one of the main reasons why I'm not liking Leo and Dimitri is that I simply don't find Greg Rikaart sexually appealing. I'm not saying he's unattractive or not handsome. He is good-looking. But I'm sorry he's not hot. Add to that he's playing an unappealing, obnoxious, annoying character that doesn't help him when it comes to his sexual desirability. 

i feel sorry for Dimitri because here we have a character with potential. Instead of pairing him with Leo he should have gotten involved in a triangle with Paul and Andrew. Talk about a rich play of history: a gay love triangle involving a Donovan, a Black, and a DiMera?  i mean c'mon how creative that would have been?? Yes, two of the guys are retcons but most fans have accepted that. But I get it. Probably the main reason why this triangle isn't happening is because Christopher Sean {Paul} won't give the show a full commitment. That's fine.  Recast. As much as I love CS - both as an actor and the fact he's gorgeously HOT - he's not irreplaceable. The fact the show was able to successfully recast Sonny with Zach Tinker is proof the casting department can get it right when they put their heads to it. Recast Paul and give us the story I believe most fans would rather enjoy watching than this upcoming Leo & Dimitri crack. 

14 minutes ago, Vee said:

I still want to know what exactly happened with Sheri Anderson and the other guy (Ryan Quan?).

Is Quan still writing for the show? When he was there Ron referred to Quan as his right arm. That's nice but I couldn't help but think Quan was nothing more than a "yes" man to Ron's writing. Whatever Ron wanted Quan simply gave in. Not good.

I said it before and I'll say it again...Ron's first year as DAYS headwriter was his best. Mainly because I strongly feel he had someone on his writing team who kept his storytelling in check: story consultant Sheri Anderson. Anderson has had a long and rich history with DAYS; she knew what type of storytelling that work best for the people of Salem but more importantly she was probably a terrific traffic cop at knowing how to direct Ron's style of writing to its best advantage. I could be wrong but I couldn't help but notice the moment Anderson left that's when things began falling apart. Sure Ron is still able to give us fine moments but they are very few and far in between.

I feel what Ron needs is a strong, talented co-writer who has the ability to look at Ron's stories, see the pros and cons, and isn't afraid to tell Ron his stories aren't working because he's going down this road when he should be going down this road. I can't help but wonder what would happen if a writer like Michele Val Jean or Patrick Mulcahey would join his writing staff as co-headwriter. i can't help but think the show would improve.

2 hours ago, j swift said:

The Sloan reveal was clever, except for the fact that DNA tests indicate gender, so it is unlikely that the lab would overlook that fact when determining paternity.

Also, doesn't her whole plan rely on EJ not being tested (which she wouldn't have known to be true because the plan was to swab them both)?  If EJ had also been tested, and both were ruled out as the father, they would have just re-swabed both guys and Sloan's plan would have failed.

You're bringing logic into the discussion and for DAYS that's a major no-no. LOL.

On 5/26/2023 at 8:19 PM, John said:

Maybe CS saw how Days treated Freddie, Chandler & even Zach 's Sonny and thought why would I want to return full time

You got a point. I think one of the main reasons why I'm enjoying Paul & Andrew is because they are being played out intermittently. If they were being played full force Ron would probably screw it up.

21 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I definitely wouldn't mind a Paul/Andrew/Dimitri triangle 

I think it would be pretty interesting to explore Dimitri, a villain and a European aristocrat who's supposed to marry a woman and produce an heir, turning out to be gay. It would be a good family dynamic. 

I got to admit that would be so fun to watch. I would to see both Andrew and Dimitri fighting to win the heart of Paul. Andrew and Dimitri can't stand one another and yet they can't help but have a grudging respect for the other person. Also they too could have some sexual tension between them which only increase and add layers to their rivalry. Paul is each man's ultimate goal but that doesn't mean they can't lust for the other while competing for Paul.

For this part, yes Paul is in love with Andrew but he can't help but be drawn to the sexy and devilish Dimitri. For his part Dimitri shows a vulnerability and a softer side to Paul that he doesn't allow anyone else to see which only draws Paul closer to him.

If thought out properly this story could easily write itself.

Personally I don't think ABC or CBS would allow GH or the Bell soaps to do a gun violence storyline or a truly in-depth discussion about law enforcement in regard to race or the issue of abortion in our country today. The networks would see it as too controversial. DAYS however seeing that its on Peacock could tackle all those stories without fear. The only problem is I no faith in Ron Carlivati abilities as a writer. To write the type of gun violence or law enforcement or abortion storyline a writer and their team would need to do some seriously hard research in order to realistically show all different sides of the issue with respect and dramatic insight. The stories will need to be well paced in order for it to breathe intelligently. It has to be bold, strong and unapologetic in terms at examining issues and questions that doesn't have a simple or easy answer. What these stories need is a Agnes Nixon, Douglas Marland, Bill Bell, Claire Labine, the Dobsons or a Nancy Curlee. Hell I would even trust a Pamela Long or even Bob Guza at writing those types of stories before trusting Ron Carlivati who would write it with no research, with just one point if view, and focus totally on the gimmick and rush right through it with no real solution. In fact I don't trust any of the current headwriters on any of the soaps to write those types of hard-hitting stories. Sadly the days of social relevant storytelling on soaps operas is over.

 

 

 

 

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In all seriousness if the show is going to revisit the EJ/Belle story they need to be careful. I mean on one hand the chemistry between Dan and Martha is very strong and the characters connection is wonderfully complicated. However at the moment Shawn is in a serious crisis and he needs his wife desperately. Yes Belle can be pretty selfish at times. But if she begins an affair at this point it would be pretty hard to show any sympathy towards her. But then again it may add layers to the story. Good people can from time to time do things that are unsympathetic. If Belle does this we must see her suffer for the consequences of her actions. 

3 minutes ago, Soapsuds said:

I just want Harris and Shawn to have angry sex. Just because I don't care for their scenes.

 

Holy hell...that would be seriously hot!! Where's those poison biscuits when you truly need them??? LOL

 

 

 

 

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It would have been much nicer if Nicole was up front with EJ in regard to Eric. There was no need for her to hide it. After all she and EJ are not in a committed relationship and its would have been great when he heard it, EJ would have said as such.  It's called character growth.

In today's world being up front and honest in terms of the type of relationship one has with one another (I mean Nicole & EJ are currently having a friends with benefits relationship) shows a level of adult maturity that would be refreshing to see on screen.

That's not to say EJ wouldn't have some reaction to it but it least he could respect Nicole's honesty. And knowing EJ he could still use her honesty and twist it around and use it to his advantage. Not just with Nicole but also with Eric and perhaps even with Sloan.

If the show took the time to really developed it correctly a Sloan/Eric/Nicole/EJ story could actually be pretty fun to watch.

 

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, DRW50 said:

I know Elizabeth Hubbard was far more than just Lucinda, but that's where I first saw her, and how I will probably always see her. 

On paper, Lucinda seems like a deceptively simple character - a Freudian case study, meddling and never being satisfied, always losing those she loves - but Liz made her far more. She was an incredibly dynamic presence, one who was absolutely born for the 5 day a week format, because she always kept you (and her scene partners) on your toes. Whether it was a line read, or even a look, you never knew what you were going to get. You enjoyed watching her. She made ATWT a more vibrant show, from her first episode to her last, and no matter how naughty - at times bordering on monstrous - Lucinda could be, you still cared about her. I still remember, as a kid, how moved I was by her performances when Walsh was taken away from her. You might have been able to argue that Lucinda "deserved" what she got, but the actual result broke your heart as much as it broke hers. Liz, often accused of overacting, was understated to the point of pure sorrow. 

Liz always cared, never ceasing to want to explore new avenues for Lucinda, never phoning it in, never forgetting the integrity the character should have.  She still wanted to tell stories like Lucinda going back to school, long after anyone at the show was going to bother with a character-driven tale. She still remembered that characters like Bianca existed, and added that to her lines. That clear passion, that basic respect for the genre and for her character, is what connected her with viewers. In a town that could sometimes be suffocated by paper dolls, ingenues and generic studs, Lucinda felt real. 

For all the talk of Liz changing lines or being set in her ways, she played a lot of material she knew wasn't great, she was loyal to the show as best she could be. That's one of the reasons why, when she finally did have enough in 1999, fans supported her, and even an increasingly stingy, hollowed out P&G supported her. And she rewarded them by being a stalwart for that final decade. 

One of the few positives of that last year for me was getting to see Lucinda back to her old self, meddling, scheming, doing what she thought was right for her family, and of course paying the inevitable price as she once against lost everything. Yet as she left for her happily ever after with her soulmate John, pledging to turn over a new leaf, you knew she'd be back. You knew she'd never really leave us. And she never will.

Superb!!

Elizabeth Hubbard was truly one of the Supreme acting greats to have ever grace daytime drama. 

Eric

 

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6 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

Martha Madison and Emily O'Brien out at Days!!

That's surprising. But isn't this something that DAYS does often? Every time it gets renewal they start firing cast members. Am I wrong?

On 3/25/2023 at 12:57 PM, Soapsuds said:

A friend just sent me this!

Chandler Massey twin!

 

Nice...but the original is still the best. 

Gifs are nice...but a video is much nicer. You can freeze frame 

 

5 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Brady needs to be a parent and stop letting his little demon spawn or her crazy ass mother hold all the cards. I would love it if he reads what Chloe said and just doesn’t care.

As for that crappy mess, it’s all so pointless and stupid. Leo just needs to go away and never come back.

It’s pretty telling that out of all of Leo/GR’s fans, only like three of them are LGBTQ+

I agree when it comes Brady. On one hand I get Rachel's behavior and sometimes you do have to give the child a little leeway. However there comes a point when a parent have to put their foot down and say, "enough is enough." Rachel is a child who needs discipline. Without it, Brady comes off looking weak. No child should have that much power over their parent. I get it. Rachel's antics is supposed to be entertaining but it isn't mainly because the character isn't fun. She's not a light-hearted brat. She is an annoying, pain in the ass brat. Like you I hope when Brady read what Chloe said instead of being upset with Chloe, he'll use it as a wake up call to start discipline his child.

As for Leo - the less said about that character the better. It's rather sad that we have a soap opera being head and co-head written by gay men and THIS is the gay character they are most invested in at presenting to their audience: a negative stereotype. Sad.

On 3/20/2023 at 12:13 PM, Gray Bunny said:

+1 on the Christopher Sean lust love... 

 

If we're going to have a lust fest for Christopher Sean - oh please - let me join in. LOL

Not only is Chris Sean unbelievably handsome but he's also a very good actor who has the ability to create chemistry with nearly every male character he was romantically involved with. From Guy Wilson to Freddie Smith {at least in the beginning}, to Spencer Neville {Derek} to Chandler Massey and to presently Colton Little. Mainly because I think he's totally comfortable playing the sexuality of his character. Not to mention Sean has fantastic father/son chemistry with Drake Hogestyn.

 

 

 

 

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I have photos of Zach and I was going to post them but pure laziness kept stopping me. Faulkner I'm glad you wasn't so lazy.

He's seriously gorgeous!!

In regard to the Will/Paul/Sonny triangle the show never fully developed that story. When Paul first showed up Sonny should have been shown having seriously conflict within himself. But he never really had it. He was always for Will. And when Sonny left to go to Paris, the show could've taken the time to further develop the Will/Paul relationship. Yes Gus Wilson was a terrible recast but he had incredible sexual chemistry with Chris Sean and the show should have exploited that. But instead they recklessly "killed" Will off.

Thankfully they brought Will back and the chemistry Chandler & Chris shared was wonderful. But even then the show never really developed the triangle. At that point it was all about Will and Paul - which I had no problem with because I loved that pairing. Also Freddie Smith stopped having chemistry with both Chandler and Chris. I mean in all seriousness I couldn't imagine neither Will or Paul leaving one another for Freddie's Sonny. I mean Ugh!!

And then Chris decided to leave and the show quickly wrote Paul off and immediately reunited Wilson - yawn. I wasn't surprised when the show eventually wrote the couple off. The very lite chemistry that was once there had vanish and it wasn't coming back. Then happily Zack was cast as Sonny and not only did the character come back to life but so did Wilson as a couple. But then Chandler was on recurring so there wasn't much they show could have done with Wilson. The show could have recast Will or had Sonny move on. But the show refuse to bite the bullet in both regards.

I would have loved to have seen whether or not Zack and Chris would have had chemistry. Christopher Sean to me is one of those rare actors who seems to be a chemistry magnet. He seems capable to generate chemistry with almost every co-star he works with. I think Zack and Chris would have worked well together and it would have redeveloped the Sonny/Paul relationship. I always felt if the show really wanted to develop an honest and realistic throuple relationship the Will/Paul/Sonny story would have been it. The complicated feelings and emotions between those three characters could have been exploited for years. Throw Andrew in the mix and it would have been fabulous.